Not Happy with Results from Braces. After Treatment Tried a Tooth Positioner and Now a Hawley Retainer? (photo)

July 21, 2012
Asked By:maladietz

It's been 4 years later and I still do not have my "desired" results. My braces were removed 12-months ago and I was given a tooth positioner to fix any imperfections, I wore it for 6-months and still didn't achieve teeth that lined up. I was then given a Hawley retainer to wear and have had 3 adjustments in the past 6-months. My lower canine is starting to rotate and my upper and lower incisors are still not lined up. What's my next step? Ortho makes me feel like I'm seeking unrealistic results

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July 24, 2012

Answer: Perhaps "good enough" needs to be decided

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July 24, 2012

Answer: Perhaps "good enough" needs to be decided

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July 24, 2012

Answer: Good enough?

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July 24, 2012

Answer: Good enough?

July 24, 2012

Answer: Options for Mild Improvements

July 24, 2012

Answer: Options for Mild Improvements

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