Will my orthodontist contour (shape) my teeth while my braces are still on?

In general most teeth can be extracted by the general dentist or the Oral Surgeon.  Many general dentists do not put patients out with IV sedation for extractions while oral surgeons do but there are a wide variety of oral sedation techniques available.The important item is that the dentist...

Dear Abby_lynn1,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided.I recommend addressing this concern with your orthodontist.  It appears that your retainer may be irritating that area, and your doctor can adjust the...

The only way to correct this problem is to go back into braces or Invisalign to return your teeth to their previous position. This isn't a warranty situation so you can visit another orthodontist for your treatment. You will then need to wear your retainer indefinately if you don't want...