My dentist insists that I get these retainers, but I'm worried that the guy would feel it in my mouth when we make out or when I go down on him :/ How bad would it get if I don't get them? And is there an alternative? What do I do?
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If wires and brackets worked in the past, I think orthodontic therapy may be your best option. I would schedule an orthodontic appointment to determine if surgery is required. As you have already discovered leaving your retainer in a drawer will not help your previous orthodontic treatment. The...
These small gaps occur typically for one of two reasons. 1.) Your current retainer has fatigued and is not holding your teeth in position well. A new active retainer to move the teeth together and hold them there is the solution.2.) Your bite is forcing the teeth apart by day, even if the re...
Rotating your canine is something Invisalign can do....but probably not as much as you would like within 6 aligners. Ask your orthodontist about Propel which is a treatment that can help stubborn teeth move. Also using Accelendent or V-Force vibrating devices to help loosen up the...