It is very unusual for teeth to fail to move orthodontically. The best would be to go back to your dentist or orthodontist for a review.
Possible reasons for non-moving teeth
Maintaining punctual attendance is key to ensuring treatment proceeds smoothly.
It is very unusual for teeth to fail to move orthodontically.
Over time, elastic modules and chains lose elasticity. Your teeth may slow down or stop moving, or the wire may escape from the bracket causing unwanted tooth movement. This can prolong treatment unnecessarily.
Breakage of Orthodontic Components
Frequent breakages of orthodontic components such as brackets or wires will also cause teeth to stop moving.
Your Medications
If patients are on long-term anti-inflammatory medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, mefenamic acid, naproxen sodium etc, oral corticosteroids (prednisone) or
bisphosphonates, this may interfere with normal bone metabolism.
Normal bone turnover is linked with inflammation, so medications that suppress this may prevent teeth from moving orthodontically.
