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Is it true that lower teeth straighten more slowly than upper teeth?

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

Although many patients notice that their lower teeth straighten more slowly than their upper teeth, I can't say for certain that there is a difference in the speed of movement in every patient.

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