I am supposed to wear the retainer for 1 year. But somehow i've lost it. It has been 5 months since i open up my bracess. Unfortunately im in the middle of final exam. Does it safe for me not to wear them?
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Without seeing photos of your teeth biting, it is impossible to say. However, if you are able to be treated with Invisalign. a chin implant is strongly suggested at treatments end.
If your new refinement has "x" # of attachments on the first aligner, then your teeth must have the same # to function properly. I dont know if your provider was aware, or not. My strong feeling is that you should be treated by an orthodontist, rather then a generalist, and preferably a premiere...
The problems with invisalign and standard orthodontics is relapse. Almost 100% of adult cases will relapse without retention.The reason for relapse is that the teeth and/or jaws are in an unstable relation. The proper time to wear retention varies and can be at your discretion...