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It is necessary if you want to keep your teeth perfectly straight. Depending on how your teeth looked before braces, teeth always try to return to their original positions especially in the first 6 months
Yes. I strongly recommend you to get another retainer as soon as possible. Your teeth will relapse, i.e. slowly going back to their before-treatment position. How long it will take for the relapse to occur varies from individual to individual. After 3-6 months full time wear, retainers are to be worn at night time indefinitely. Consult with your orthodontist.
You should be just fine, until your visit. The visit should be in 1-2 weeks. Be sure the orthodontist or the technician knows it is in there and removes it at the appointment. It will still function as long as it is in between the teeth.Dr. Greg Greenberg
Braces involve a process of widening your smile and straightening teeth. It needs to happen slowly to not damage the roots of your teeth. The bite will change with every wire you have placed. Call the drs office and go in to make sure the cement is ok and to answer questions you have after the ...
The teeth support your lips and play a big role in your profile. If you feel your upper lip sticks out, it may be your lower jaw and lip on the lower making it look this way. I would see see an orthodontist to discuss your concerns.