Braces Needed? Or Can a Retainer Fix my Teeth? (photo)

June 18, 2013
Asked By:ValerieM1 in East Texas, PA

I've had braces before. But I didn't really wear my retainer. It's been about 4 years since I've had my braces off. I still have my original retainer. It's the clear kind..kinda resembles invisalign. I tried putting it in for my top teeth. It kinda goes in. But not all the way completely. I am able to wear it without it popping off. Will this help my teeth to get them back the way they were? Or would any other type of retainer work? I really don't want to get braces again.

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Answer: Use the retainer or start over?

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