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All orthodontist are perfectionist and I think if you tell your doctor that you are not happy with something and want it resolved, they will gladly make the changes or he/she might already have a plan to resolve it.
Dear trueself101,I will do my best to address your concern with the information provided. I recommend scheduling another appointment before your deband date to address the areas that you feel need to be corrected. These are your teeth, and it's you who has to be happy with them. I would also recommend consulting another orthodontist in your area for a second opinion. I hope this helps and good luck!Best,Dr. Jenn
Whenever I feel my patient's treatment is almost complete, I instruct them to scrutinize. I explain that while I know what I want, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I don't want to take the braces off until we're both happy. I recommend you communicate your dissatisfaction with your orthodontist.Regarding your photo, are you biting down? If so, it appears that you have a bit of an open bite. Typically, you should not be able to see daylight between the upper and lower teeth when you are biting down.
Dear tammi2424,I will do my best to answer your questions with the information available. It isn't abnormal to see this type of shifting. It is the natural migration of the teeth as we get older. It can continue to get worse. It's not abnormal to need orthodontics a second time. I...
Dear linamrud,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I will do my best to answer your question with the information given. First, I would highly recommend visiting an orthodontist who can gather the necessary information to provide you with the treatment options that suit your...
A lot depends on what the condition of your teeth were before orthodontic treatment and what type of orthodontic treatment was utilized to straighten your teeth. But my experience (25+ years) has shown that if you don't wear a lower retainer, the lower front teeth will begin to shift over time....