I have noticed that I have dark triangles for awhile but 2 days ago I just had my braces taken off. I asked my orthodontist if she could do anything to fix it but she said she wouldn't recommend anything such as IPR or bonding because nobody's going to see the dark triangles. Basically she just told me to chill. But I don't feel confident at all and they bother me a lot. Would a gum graft work for this? Or did there ever happen to be a case that the gum could regrow to close the holes by itself.
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Hi, Macaroni4! Thanks for your questions and pictures! I see there is a difference in the size of your upper and lower jaws. I agree with your first orthodontist: the most predictable treatment for your teeth and bite would be orthognathic surgery. However, I'm very aware of the risks and costs...
The position of the bracket on the tooth is the most important aspect of how the tooth is going to move during orthodontic treatment. Placing the bracket back on your tooth without the oversight of your orthodontist will likely cause your teeth to move into a bad position.
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If you feel uncomfortable taking out the retainers, then wear them 24/7. It does not hurt at all to continue wearing the retainers all of the time. You may want to ask your dentist/orthodontist to see why the retainer feels really tight after removing them for a while.