I had braces several years ago and over the last year or two, I've noticed that one of my front teeth seems to be coming down lower than the other. I don't know if it was always like this or if it is just moving but it really bothers me. Even when I wear my retainers, it doesn't seem to help very much. What would be the best way to achieve the mose symmetrical smile possible? Sublingual braces? Regular braces? Invisalign? Is there anything I can do about it from home?
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You can undergo orthodontic / braces treatment at any age. With age only issue is slow tooth movement and that results in little prolonged treatment duration. You can opt for aligners [invisible, painless]as an option.
While it is true, irreversible removal of enamel followed by orthodontic movement CAN shift a midline, there is a concern that the teeth will STAY shifted. Moving a tooth 4 mm is one thing, and any "settling" after braces are removed is insignificant, up to 1/2 mm. This won't be noticed. ...
Congratulations on being close to finishing your orthodontic treatment! Since you have concerns, I recommend that you talk to your Orthodontist before having the braces removed. It is difficult to assess your overall treatment progress from the pictures, but it appears that the concerns you have...
