Retainers and stable resultsQuestion after the braces come off

My teeth have shifted some time after my braces came off. Can they be straightened with aligners, or do I need braces again?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Very slight shifting of the teeth can sometimes be corrected with the retainer itself. If the movement is more noticeable and you want to correct it, the question is which type of orthodontic appliance you would prefer to wear. The correction can be done with either braces or aligners.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.