Even if you wore braces for three years, your teeth have a long memory. Teeth movement can happen soon after braces, or take many years to occur.

Do teeth ever stop shifting?

Though you can't see it happening, your teeth are always on the move. Even after you've had braces or other dental work, your teeth will continue to shift ever so slightly throughout your life.

Do you need permanent retainer after 10 years?

You've probably heard of traditional and plastic retainers before. But permanent retainers might seem a little unusual to you. Retainers keep your smile in place when active treatment is complete and adults need to wear their retainers for life, but adolescents may be able to stop wearing them after about 10 years.