2 years ago, people started to notice that my smile is asymmetrical. At first I didn't mind it but since I am a growing teen, it started to bother me and it seemed to worsen as time passed by. I also noticed the same thing with my right eye which is smaller so my hypothesis is that the right side of my face has weaker muscles. I've been wearing braces for 4 years now and I'm wondering if that could also be the reason of my face's asymmetry. Your response will be greatly appreciated!
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Retainers by design are not supposed to be active, just retentive. An invisalign retainer (Vivera) may be a good option, but short roots have no "cure". They are likely are a result of waht we call traumatic occlusion, or simply a bad bite. There are basically two choices,...
Braces are a fantastic way to move teeth in big ways. However, if one was to ask to move a tooth 0.3 mm, they would be frustrated and disappointed. Fine tuning a bite after braces has two options, make retainers (NOT clear tray type ie essix) and let the teeth grind their way to fit...
Without a photo, I cannot definitively say... Ideally, central incisors should be a little bit longer than your lateral incisors (the two teeth on either side) and your canines should follow suit to be just a tad bit longer than your laterals. Teeth that are exactly the same height and width...