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Does your tongue fit in the roof of your mouth? My suspicion is that it does not. If it does not then your palate is too narrow. If your tongue can not be kept in the roof of your mouth then it can not give support to your upper dental arch and your arch will have a tendency to collapse further (creating an even narrower palate). By not having your tongue in the roof of your mouth you also more than likely have a poor swallowing pattern which also leads to recrowding of both the upper and lower teeth. Your teeth are beautifully straight, but I fear that multiple sacrifices were made to get your teeth straight, including: aesthetics (narrow smile, small upper lip, poor facial profile), airway health and TMJ health.Good luck!
Where to start... I am sad that you had premolar extraction orthodontics to start because you are now faced with a myriad of possible problem, including: TMD, poor facial aesthetics (small lips, compromised facial profile, narrow smile, long face, etc.) and a compromised airway. The reason you...
You are correct in your hypothesis. Hawley retainers are NOT the most retentive of retainers. Every type of retainer has its adavantages and disadvantages from fixed retainers to Hawley retainers to Essex retainers. There can be modifications made to the typical Hawley retainer to make it more...
You are an ideal candidate for clear aligner therapy (Invisalign, etc.). Clear aligners are more comfortable to wear than braces and much more hygienic. Good luck!
