why do teeth move back if you don't wear a retainer after braces?!

Question: Why do teeth move back if you don't wear a retainer after braces?
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The retainers are needed to keep the teeth in place because the bones have not had a chance to set yet. The teeth are still loose from being moved.

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why do teeth move back if you don't wear a retainer after braces?!

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