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Can a retainer move your teeth or does it just keep them in the same spot?
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- SandyLv 72 years ago
Depending on how it's made, a retainer *might* be able to move a tooth or several teeth very slightly.
That's basically how Invisalign works - the teeth are repositioned on the plaster model and the retainer is made with them in the new position.
Wire retainers can sometimes move teeth slightly also, but not all retainers are capable of doing that.
And any degree of movement will be very slight.
Source(s): Orthodontic assistant with over 34 years of experience - I've made hundreds of retainers. - Anonymous2 years ago
it 'retains' their position, hence it's name ....................
