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Will The Teeth Become Tight By Wearing Retainers For Long Hours?

I wear retainers at night to sleep, but I've never had braces it is just to keep my teeth from shifting any more. I hadn't worn them for about a month, which is ok because ive gone longer before, and last tuesday I decided I needed to wear them again. after I wore them I noticed my front two bottom teeth felt wiggly. we called the dentist on Monday to see what's up. he said that it is ok and that I need to wear my retainer 24 hours a day for about 2 weeks. it has been 4 days doing this, but my teeth seem to have gotten looser. I can see and feel the movement. is this bad? should I keep doing what the dentist said? will they tighten up again?
just so you know I am 15 years old, no periodontal disease, and I brush and floss regularly.
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hiii,
I've gone through your concern. It is not to worry to feel some movement during orthodontic treatment. Just follow your dentist's instruction.
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Will The Teeth Become Tight By Wearing Retainers For Long Hours?

Hiii, I ve gone through your concern. It is not to worry to feel some movement during orthodontic treatment. Just follow your dentist s instruction.