I am a college student who attends an college out-of-state and works in the summer in neither my home state or college state. Is having consistent orthodontist care imperative? Can I begin my care in one place and transfer as I move around? Will it cost more to transfer care?
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If teeth start moving in an undesirable position, then there is an easy fix for that. Your orthodontist will simply need to reposition a few brackets to get them back on track. Definitely let your orthodontist know your concerns.
The common reason for open bite relapse is because the front teeth are extruded to close the bite. Even with fixed wire retainers, there is nothing preventing the teeth from intruding again.Generally, using Invisalign, there is little to no relapse with proper retention because the bite is...
No, it will not work for an adult. An adult, will generally need a full set of braces to correct the open bite based on severity of the open bite. Habit breaker will not work at your age or expander will not work. In fact, it may cause worsening of your open bite