Top bonded retainer is messing up bite but without it i'm scared of relapse, what shall I do?

The archwire does not need to be changed every appointment, especially if you have an appointment every 6-8 weeks. Each archwire size will last about 3-5 months, depending on the type of archwire used, i.e its composition. Most of the time you don't feel a lot of pressure during your treatment...

I would suggest being evaluated by a Neuromuscular Dentist.  I think your jaw is overclosed and the pain is probably referred myofascial pain.  You look very similar to many patients I see with TMJ disorders and chronic migraines.The muscles usually have problems when there is no comfortable r...

What type of retainer do you have? I can only guess that you may have a Hawley retainer since you mention that you have not worn your retainer in 7 years, but it still fit tightly. Yes, it hurts when you force it in. The pain should eventually go away if you wear it routinely at night. The teeth...