HI, What are the other changes take place on our face by using retainers? Does it shape the jaws?

Question

The purpose of retainers is mainly to maintain the orthodontically treated teeth or the teeth that has been treated with braces in their proper position.
Retainers don't change the shape of your jaws or face until you don't use or remove them without taking your dentist's permission.
All the changes that occur are during the active phase of your orthodontic treatment.

Manas Ranjan Sahoo · Accepted Answer

The purpose of retainers is mainly to maintain the orthodontically treated teeth or the teeth that has been treated with braces in their proper position.
Retainers don't change the shape of your jaws or face until you don't use or remove them without taking your dentist's permission.
All the changes that occur are during the active phase of your orthodontic treatment.

Seby Varghese · Answer

A retainer is a custom-made, removable or fixed appliance that helps teeth maintain their new position after braces have been removed. Retainers can also be used to treat minor orthodontic problems. The use of a retainer is a very important part of post-braces care.

Maj. Gen Mahesh Chander Vsm (Retd) · Answer

Not the whole jaw  actually but the teeth n alveolar bone is reshape do n overall face profile also changes

Isha Malhotra · Answer

No it doesn't. it just helps to maintain the the teeth in position. Otherwise they may drift.