Why Teeth Shift After Invisalign

If you stop wearing your retainer after Invisalign and nothing happens immediately, that's the trap. Your teeth have muscle memory and the surrounding bone is still stabilizing after treatment. Without proper retention, the

periodontal fibers that were stretched during Invisalign begin to pull your teeth back toward their original positions. This is called relapse and it starts faster than most people think. Week one, microscopic movement. Month

three, visible shifting. Year two, you could be back where you started. Retention isn't optional maintenance. It's the final phase of your treatment. The aligners straightened your teeth. The retainer keeps them that way. Oaks

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