I have had braces on for 4 years so far and although it has gotten better since the beginning, for the past year my teeth have not been moving. The front teeth are slanted toward one side, and 2 teeth stick completely out, where the back of the teeth touch the bottom front. They also flare outward. My bottom teeth are crooked as well. I haven't had any teeth extracted, my dentist did not feel the need to. What do you think would be the best treatment?
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Braces for that short of a period of time, removed early without any retention will not be too beneficial to you. Even if the teeth have moved in the two months you have worn them, without a retainer, they will most likely move to right back where you started. I would suggest...
The word "camouflage" in orthodontics usually refers to masking the jaw discrepancy (in your case underbite) by positioning the teeth a certain way. I would suggest expressing your concerns to your orthodontist. It's difficult to tell from the photos your provided how your...
Let's talk about Interproximal Reduction (IPR) first. Studies show no long term senstivity, or increase chance of getting cavities on teeth that have had IPR. Additionally, IPR can really range from as little as .1 mm to as large as .5 mm (or more) per tooth. That's a pretty...
