How do braces work? Won’t the teeth shift back to its natural position after a period of time?

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How do braces work? Won’t the teeth shift back to its natural position after a period of time?

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Braces physically pull teeth around. After braces are removed, the teeth will generally move, although not necessarily all the way to their origin. This is countered by nightly use of retainers, which keep the teeth from moving too much.

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