Did my overbite come back? (Photo)

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I didn't wear my retainer for a little while (don't have exact time, sorry) so I'm wondering if my overbite came back. I can't see my bottom teeth when I smile. My retainer still fits and I've been wearing it 24/7 for about a week and plan to continue to wear it full time for an indefinite amount of time. Should I schedule an ortho appt. to fix my overbite if it did come back? Thanks.

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

WOW, gorgeous smile! You have a beautiful, youthful smile. As a general rule, younger people show more of their upper teeth when smiling while older people show more of their lower teeth. I see nothing wrong with your smile and the likelihood of your overbite "coming back" is remote. The pictures you have provided do not demonstrate the amount of overbite you have, nor do we know what your overbite was like before treatment so it would be impossible to tell if your overbite has "come back." Again, I see nothing wrong with your smile as it is and if your retainers still fit I would recommend wearing them faithfully for as long as you want straight teeth.Good luck!

Frank Celenza, DDS, PC · Answer

I think you should schedule an appointment with the orthodontist that treated you so that he/she can check the adjustment and fit of your retainer and more importantly; check your original records to see what has transpired.  It may well put your concerns to rest when you see that you're actually OK!

Patrick M. Ohlenforst, DDS, MS · Answer

Wow.....great series of pictures with dates!  First, you have very pretty teeth and it looks like your orthodontist did a nice job.Secondly, the fact that your retainer still fits is a very good sign.It's hard to tell from pictures, however, whether the overbite is returning.  I would suggest you go back to your orthodontist for a followup visit.  Take your retainers with you and tell them that you didn't wear them for a while and your concerns over the overbite. The orthodontist will be able to tell if the overbite is relapsing. If so, he or she will then have options for you.Good Luck

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