I had braces and I already had 2 back upper teeth removed before getting braces then after my braces had been removed my wisdom upper and lower grew out and I had them removed. Do I need to go back on braces, need to pull out more teeth?How do I get rid of them problem of an overbite and having to close my mouth normally? Is this an overbite/ovejet problem? Can I ever close my mouth properly without it looking weird like my photos? Esp when I close my mouth.. Please help?!
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If you can wear your retainer, please do. It may fit tight and your teeth may get a little sore. Depending on how much shifting has happened since you haven't been wearing your retainers, this should move your teeth back. If there has been too much shifting, then simply wearing you retainers may...
Based on the photos you provided, I would say that the treatment time should not take more than a year to achieve a perfect smile. After all the spaces are closed, my recommendations permanent upper and lower retainers to prevent any shift of your front teeth in the future
If your retainer goes easily into place you should start wearing it again. Retainers are meant to be worn for a lifetime, if you don't want any movement of your teeth. If the retainer doesn't go easily to place you may need to see your orthodontist to have a new one made. Definitely don't just...
