I was always really good at wearing my retainers but for the past few years i wear them less often, they still fit but are tight. My orthodontist insists that if i just wear them they will go back into place. I have small abfractions and some gum recession, i now wear a night guard but i wonder if wearing my tight retainers could also being causing the problem or making it worst? I want to keep my teeth straight but i don't want any more problems with my teeth and gums.
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HI, thanks for sending your question. I understand your concerns and its important to address the position and alignments of the teeth first, prior to considering other surgical options like chin implants, etc. Since the teeth are not aligned properly it allows the esthetics of your face to s...
Typically patients are instructed to wear their retainers "regularly" for the first six months following active orthodontic treatment (braces/Invisalign/etc.) because this tends to be the period of time when the teeth are least stable in their new positions. Each practitioner is...
Orthodontics move the teeth but much of you problem is orthopedic in nature. You have a severely underdeveloped maxilla and it looks like a functional jaw shift. Do you have TMJ issues, headaches, migraines, neck pain or other pain issues?
I would suggest talking to your orthodontist about a...
