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You certainly do have an underbite that would be considered significant. But not only that, but also your lower jaw is asymmetric, as you can see the midline of your upper jaw does not match with the midline of your lower jaw. Typically, the ideal treatment for this type of issue is a combination of braces and Jaw surgery. My suggestion is to speak to an Orthodontist, who is a specialist in braces. A full diagnosis and treatment plan needs to be done by the specialist and they will be able to let you know all of the details.
Just be honest with your parents. They may be angry for having to pay for another retainer but it's less expensive than going back into braces because your teeth are shifting. You won't be fooling the orthodontist so I would tell your parents before the appointment and get the anger out of the...
What you are referring to is "fixed" retainers. They are not necessarily permanent as they can break, come loose, etc. There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing to get fixed retainers, including how the initial alignment of the teeth was, how is oral hygiene, condition of gums and...
It is difficult to tell from your photos exactly what is going on. A visit to your general dentist will put your mind at ease. There are many causes for the point going away. Your dentist should be able to he you.
Rubber bands don't always need to feel like they are aggressively pulling your jaw to be working. Finishing an orthodontic case with rubberbands is about the finer movements and getting the bite just right. Be patient and follow your orthodontists suggestions. You will be happy you did.
Gaps between the two front teeth often are hard to keep closed....simple answer...we just bond (glue) a wire on the inside after the space is closed..simple as that!
Your profile will flatten somewhat but you probably will be happy with the change in the position of your teeth and how your profile looks after orthodontic treatment. You will not look sunken in from this treatment.