I had braces taken off 2 years ago never wore the retainer like I should I noticed two front teeth are starting to stick out more then the others is there any options like maybe a special retainer I'm using a clear aligner right now and I feel like it isn't helping
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Hi Emily, from the angle of these photos, it looks like you still have an open bite but I am sure it is much better after having braces. I almost always suggest bonded retainers on the back's of the upper & lower teeth in open bite cases. Open bite teeth will move/relapse very rapidly. You could...
Invisalign is an orthodontic appliance (it moves teeth). The reason you have a posterior crossbite is because your upper dental arch (maxillary bone) is underdeveloped; therefore, you require an orthopedic appliance to further develop your jaw bone NOT an orthodontic appliance. There are some ...
If you do nothing, the risks are that your teeth will be very hard to clean and eventually gum disease will develop. You should see an orthodontist as full braces will be required. Hard to tell how long your treatment will last because you have a complicated case. As for as fees without xrays it...