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Will retainers correct my buck teeth?

joeycc12Oct 8, 2017
I got my braces off a few days ago and my two front teeth are still noticeably protruding. This means that the mold that was made, the one the retainers will be based off, also has buck teeth. If the retainers are fitted to this mold, will they still correct my buck teeth? Or will they just follow how the teeth were when removed?

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Dr. Dipesh Sitaram, MICCMO, FICCMO, DDS
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Curtis B. Bedont, DMD

Thanks for asking your question.  From the picture your provided it appears that you may be missing some teeth on the upper arch (or they haven't come in yet).  Your front teeth look big because your teeth behind them are extra small.  My recommendation would be braces to move...

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Vicki Borowski, DDS

There is no way that all of your work , including braces, will be done within 2 months. The most cost effective way to get your dentistry done would be to go to a dental school and have it done. You may be able to get all of the restorative work done that quickly and for that price, not...

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Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended

If a crown can come off during a dental impression, there is a problem and it is a GOOD thing to get it removed (it means it is leaking/decaying underneath).  The cement or bond SHOULD be strong enough to eat sticky food AND take dental impressions.

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