I had just taken my braces off after 4 years, only to notice after a month with retainers that i still had minor gaps around my four front teeth, especially my two front teeth.How much would it cost to put them back on after a month of taking them off?
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February 15, 2010
Answer: Fine tuning after braces can often be done with removable appliances
Closing molar space is almost always difficult and sometimes impractical due to time and expense and well as potential adverse side effects. For the first 30 + years of my practice most of these space closures were just not possible. More recently I HAVE been able to close some...
Recession on the lower anterior teeth is a common occurrence, and happens for a variety of recessions, one of them the natural aging process.
If the amount of recession is severe, then I will refer the patient to a periodontist prior to orthodontic treatment for their expert opinion.
If the...
I don't have a lot to add to what has already been said other than PLEASE make sure that your airway is evaluated BEFORE any orthodontics are performed. PLEASE DO NOT just arbitrarily retract teeth to close gaps, this type of treatment could lead to disastrous results for your overall heal...