Braces pulled my teeth too far back, how can it be reversed?

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I had 2 teeth removed and then my braces pulled my teeth too far back. I want it reversed desperately. What is the exact name of this "adjustable retainer-like appliance" mentioned here please? https://www.realself.com/question/teeth-pulled-bac-reversed Can I have a picture of it please? My own dentist seems to be clueless, I'm so dissapointed :( Thank you so much for your help!

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

Bicuspid extraction orthodontics can be reversed. In your case, it sounds like your lower jaw was back too far and your doctor extracted upper bicuspids and pulled upper front teeth back in  order to align upper front teeth with teeth in the lower jaw. This is great treatment if all you care about is straight, well aligned teeth. If you care about facial aesthetics and a beautiful broad smile it's not so good.If you look at the link below to my website you can see a picture of the appliance that we commonly use to develop the dental arches and bring the lower jaw forward; where it belongs.Good luck!

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