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Will Retainers Shift Teeth Back Into Place 6 Months After Braces? (photo)
I got my braces off six months ago. My teeth shifted because I haven't worn my retainers ever since. If I wear them now, will my teeth go back to...
4 doctor answers | 1 community comment
Have 3 Implants, Can I Get Braces And/or Retainers?
I have 3 implants, the 2 upper cuspids and the 1st right upper bicuspid. I'm noticing that my 2 front tooth are shifting forward. Can I get a...
10 doctor answers
What Happens Once Jaw Bone / Teeth have Shifted? (photo)
Where do I start? I used to have a perfect smile and in the past couple years I’ve noticed its changed and looks completely different. My gums...
2 doctor answers
How to Correct Midline? I Am Missing My Left Lateral Incisor.
I am missing my left lateral incisor, had it removed when I was little. My front teeth shifted about 3mm to the left, I have also noticed my upper lip...
1 doctor answer | 1 community comment
I Wear the Plastic Retainers Every Night Yet my Bottom Teeth Are Starting to Move?
I have had my braces off for probably 4 years now and I am a 18 year old female, I wear them every night yet one of my lower front teeth is starting...
2 doctor answers
I Have Been Wearing my Retainers on and Off, and They Keep Shifting. Is It Possible That my Teeth Will Fall Out?
1 doctor answer
I Get my Braces off Soon but I Won't Be Able to Get my Retainer Fitted for a Month. Won't my Teeth Start Moving Back?
I've had a top track brace on for over 2 years & a bottom track for over 1 year. I get them off in a couple of weeks & was scheduled to get my...
2 doctor answers
Can Retainers Pull my Teeth Back in Place?
Hello. I just had my braces removed 5 days ago and I was suppose to get my retainers in today but due to scheduling conflicts I have to wait another 2...
2 doctor answers
Extraction Gap. When Will it Close?
I have had a pre molar tooth extraction and have been wearing my braces for nearly 11 months now. My braces have not closed the gap yet but my canine...
1 doctor answer
My Teeth Shifted a Little After Not Wearing my Retainer. Can a Spring Retainer Help This?
I lost my retainer, then found it a while later. my teeth have shifted but my retainer still fits. will wearing it help at least a little in...
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