My mother would not allow extractions to be done when I got braces, so now I have a slight overjet and my top and bottom front teeth don't touch. Ortho did not do any IPR. I cannot bite thin things. It looks okay I guess, still don't really like it, but isn't this result extremely unstable? Most people I know can stop wearing retainers with just a bit of shifting, but won't mine completely relapse?
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From your photos, it looks like your case could be treated using Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD's) by intruding the posterior molars. Google the following: "Anterior open bite treated with TAD anchored posterior intrusion." Find an orthodontist who places his or her own TAD's and has do...
Hi, thanks for sending your question. Its important to note that Retainers only hold teeth in a desired position. They have no moving ability for the teeth. Therefore if you are interested in having the teeth move back in a straight position, we would need to use either conventional braces, or...
If you can't get back to your old orthodontist easily I suggest asking them for a referral. You may also look up orhtodontists on the American Academy of Orthodontists to see if there is one close to you. They should be able to make the recommended treatment decisions.
