Really random question regarding teeth...?

The ortho explained to me that teeth have genetically determined "resting spots"

Early on to the "braces" industry, people thought the teeth would stay where they were moved, but teeth will eventually migrate back to where they were.

If the change in the tooth position is not too big, it can be kept in line with the retainer.

I'm unsure of what other factors might be affecting it,


I got braces, ditched the retainer, and by the end of my high school years It's back to where it was.

I will point this out: Teeth that are migrating will feel loose. This is because teeth need time to "settle in". Its really worrying in the moment, but if you get confirmation from the dentist that nothing else is affecting it, I think your retainer should help keep it in line.

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I've definitely studied this in high school and there's plenty of websites that say this, but this is not something I know for sure:

The body adapts to its environment, and with studies into dental health have shown that, especially when comparing diets of indigenous vs industrialized people, hard foods of indigenous diets tend to contribute to stronger gums and stronger teeth simply because the body adapts over time to meet that demand. Imagine it like building through exercise and losing muscle by sitting around. A similar thing happens for bone density as well; astronauts in space tend to have fragile bones coming back because zero gravity had reduced the demand for bone strength.

If you do try to eat harder foods, GO SLOW! The body does adapt but it does so slowly. Nuts, whole apples, jerky, etc, but in order of soft to hard. Please be sensible; wish that my advice doesn't bring harm.

(mandatory try this at your own risk disclaimer)

Edit: I will chime in as well: I am not a medical professional or claim to be in any way meaningfully knowledgeable. What I share are personal experience and personal knowledge. Do not take my advice as medical advice

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but I want to warn you not to take medical advice from anyone here.

Quote from alexS

just like Ves said, please do NOT take any medical advice except from your doctor.

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... I'm not sure what kind of answer you're hoping for, but I want to warn you not to take medical advice from anyone here.

what????

no medical advice from AKP???

the next thing you'd say is to not take kpop advice from people here

ridiculous!!!

If you want straight teeth, retainers are a lifelong commitment. At the very least, you should wear them while you sleep. Like it or not, your teeth will shift without them - this should be common knowledge

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just like Ves said, please do NOT take any medical advice except from your doctor.

I had braces, I had a ton of dental work done, but it was the shape of my mouth (small, very small)

So eventually I had to have all the impacted teeth removed because even root canals did not work.

I got implants now so it is better, but on the top, not the bottom (that's still a mess)

damn u must be a cursed teen with all your problems