My main complaint is that one of my front two teeth looks longer to me from the front view, and from the side it looks as if they're kind of backward angled. Can this problem be fixed by reshaping the teeth or do I need to have my teeth moved?
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June 13, 2017
Answer: Teeth Look Different From Different Angles
Continue to wear your retainer as directed by your orthodontist. The teeth at the site of the crack can drift apart, causing spacing to develop or they can become crowded in that area. Ideally, a new retainer would need to be made to make sure no issues develop, but...
If you take impressions NOW to get a retainer, it will keep teeth in the position they are currently in. If impressions were taken right when the brackets came off, you might be able to get the teeth to go back if they haven't moved THAT much. An Inman Aligner might help.
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 ...