I left my retainers at a friends house and they just went on vacation and won't be able to get it back to me for about a week. What will happen? Will they shift to the point where it won't be possible to use the retainers to get them back to their regular spots? I'm very worried.
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While he is correct to be removing teeth to try to achieve this goal, it is HIGHLY unlikely that braces alone will work. Also, constricting the size of the arch of teeth normally results in less space for the tongue and causes sleep disordered breathing (sleep apnea).You are MUCH better...
The photos shown simply do not give enough information. Only after a complete intra oral/extra oral evaluation can an orthodontist give you a realistic determination of treatment options. Is the cross bite unilateral or bilateral? Is the over bite purely dental or skeletal or a combination? All...
There really is no age limit to get braces. The most important thing is to make sure the gum and bone structure around your teeth is healthy enough to support tooth movement. You should coordinate a visit with both an Orthodontist and Periodontist (gum specialist) so they can develop a treatment...