Do teeth shift with time/age?
Studies have shown that as people age, their teeth may shift. This variable, gradual shift called maturational change, probably slows down after the early twenties but still continues to a degree throughout life for most people. Even children whose teeth developed into ideal positions without treatment may develop orthodontic problems as adults. The most common maturational change is crowding of the bottom front teeth. Wearing retainers after orthodontics will stabilize the correction. Beyond the period of full time retainer wear, nighttime retainer wear can prevent maturational shifting of the teeth.
