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

figaleJan 8, 2023
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?

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Dr. Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD
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Answered on Sep 27, 2025
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With the help of TADs and braces reopening of space and retraction of anterior teeth is possible. But remember this mode is time-consuming. Visit an orthodontist, a general dentist can not do correction by this mode he is not a specialist for that.

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There is an asymmetry in the jawline. First thing is to identify the reason for that (bone, muscle or soft tissue). So for that OPG and Skull front view x-ray is needed for cephalometric anysis.

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Yes, that is possible with orthodontic treatment without surgery. My advice is to go with Invisalign treatment by an orthodontist (not a general dentist) because an orthodontist will do a few analyses (CEPHALOMETRIC, BOLTANS, ARCH PERIMETER ANALYSIS) for perfect correction without surgery, and...

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