Teeth bonding for gaps and retainer wear

Question

I've had my braces taken off over two years ago with cemented/bonded retainers on my top set of teeth and also reg retainer. Although straight, I noticed there is a gap on the front side of the tooth between tooth 9 and 10) and the middle section isn't "perfect". One of the tooth is a bit more square than the other. I've decided to get my teeth bonded to close the side gap and to shape the front teeth better. Would I need a new set of retainer after?

Patricia Moezinia, DDS · Answer

relapse of the teeth to their original position after orthodontic treatment is normal, so the use of retainers is recommended. There may be an associated factor, such as the lingual position with respect to the teeth, which causes the spaces of the upper anterior teeth to open up. I would recommend a consultation with an orthodontist and analyze whether a consultation with a phonoaudiologist is necessary.

John A. Merrill, DDS · Answer

Great question--the answer is maybe yes maybe no-- depending on the changes made with your bonding--ask the dentist to evaluate after the treatment--

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