Is it safe to get braces after a week of getting your wisdom teeth out (to be exact two)?

You certainly do have an underbite that would be considered significant.  But not only that, but also your lower jaw is asymmetric, as you can see the midline of your upper jaw does not match with the midline of your lower jaw. Typically, the ideal treatment for this type of issue is a...

Just be honest with your parents. They may be angry for having to pay for another retainer but it's less expensive than going back into braces because your teeth are shifting. You won't be fooling the orthodontist so I would tell your parents before the appointment and get the anger out of the...

What you are referring to is "fixed" retainers. They are not necessarily permanent as they can break, come loose, etc. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing to get fixed retainers, including how the initial alignment of the teeth was, how is oral hygiene, condition of gums and...