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Can I wear my retainer after 2 years?

CharlottemilyJan 21, 2015
I had braces for three years and had them taken off two years ago. I wore my retainer as told and my teeth looked perfect and straight. I stopped wearing my retainer about 8 months ago and had no problems. Last week I put my retainer on as I was worried my teeth may move over time. Now some of my teeth at the bottom have moved slightly out of place! They were perfect before I put the retainer on last week. Should I start to wear the retainer again or should I just leave it and throw them out?

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Dr. Vicki Borowski, DDS
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Answered on Jan 22, 2015
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EVERYONES face is asymmetric...just some people are more than others!from experience I KNOW that you notice this more than other people!Unfortunately, only surgery can fix your problem...think long and hard about doing this

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Vicki Borowski, DDS

My question is "Who is denying you braces?". I can't really imagine that an orthodontist would turn you away. Your case may require more than just using a retainer or Invisalign. You may need to finish off with some veneers after your teeth have been moved. I would get a second opinion from...

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