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...
If you specify to your treating dentist that you like the space and want to preserve it, treatment options can be given to keep it while simultaneously straightening the rest of the teeth! I often have spaces left at the end of orthodontic treatment in order to then bond and adjust the shape or...
