Hi. I had braces for 2 years. 1 month after I got them out I got porcelain veneers for my 4 upper front teeth. Both my orthodontist and my cosmetic dentist told me that I no longer need to wear a retainer because the teeth won't shift with the veneers on. I just wanted to make sure, are they right?
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Typically long term thumb sucking is related to airway and/or anxiety issues. I suggest addressing the open bite with an Oral Myofunctional Therapist (OMT) which may let the teeth self correct. Braces alone will most certainly fail and relappse. Take care of decay issues first so they are no...
You should make sure you aren't tongue tied first; if you are, have your tongue released. I'm guessing you probably snore and, if not currently, are headed towards a sleep breathing problem. Your posterior crossbite and edge to edge anterior bite are the result of a grossly underdeveloped upper...
You likely won't be able to wear your flipper once you have braces since the flipper attaches securely to your teeth and prevents them from moving. Along the same lines, once your teeth start to move, the flipper won't fit correctly, so your pre-braces flipper won't be able to be worn...
