Can I wear my retainer in the shower?

It appears that you could benefit from expansion and increased vertical dimension.  Do you have headaches, migraines, neck pain?Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOChair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsDiplomat, American Academy of Pain ManagementDiplomat, American Board of Dental Sleep ...

Please discuss a removable clear retainers for your uppers. You can wear those at night time when sleeping. This way you are ensured that your teeth will not move.All the best,

Sometimes we dentists "over describe" or say too many details without saying enough.  Many times the perception of the patient is that nothing unusual happened at all, when there was quite a bit uniquely done.  Without seeing photos I am just guessing, but it is possible that when braces are p...

Forsus Springs vs. rubber bands is two different orthodontic philosophies. One orthodontic philosophy believes that the only way to fix an overjet (class II occlusion) is with orthognathic surgery or by retracting the upper anterior teeth. Rubber bands are used to retract the upper incisor ...

I am very sorry to hear you are not happy after completing orthodontic treatment. You should have been able to trust that the recommended treatment was best for you. Unfortunately, many orthodontists still believe that bicuspid extraction orthodontics is sound treatment. I have written...

Five years in braces would discourage anyone from having braces put back on their teeth. Based on the very limited information available (a single photograph) I can only say that it appears that your smile is very narrow (only the front six teeth are visible) and you have a bit of a "gummy"...