Bite shifted after not wearing my retainer - can this be fixed and what are my options? (photos)

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Had braces over 10 years ago and loved my bite after. I have smaller teeth so I liked how I could see top and bottom. When traveling I lost my retainer and couldn’t get a new one for months. Teeth shifted soIwent to ortho and got a new retainer. Meanwhile, my wisdom teeth came in and that retainer wouldn’t fit properly. About a year later I’ve noticed I can barely see my bottom teeth when smiling. New ortho is telling me my teeth are perfect and to leave as is, but I’m unhappy. What can I do?

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

Many factors influence bite, including changes in the jawbone, tooth wear, gum disease, loss of posterior teeth, lip muscle function, and continued oral habits such as clenching and grinding. 
Your image/photo is not clear; please upload a clear front bite photo. 
If deepbite is there, in that case, bite opening with aligners is the best option, 
but if deepbite is not there but not visible during smile, it's due to soft tissue changes [eg. Lips] in that case need to be discussed with a cosmetic surgeon.

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Bite shifted after not wearing my retainer - can this be fixed and what are my options? (photos)

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