Teeth seem to shift more in Hawley retainers. Is this possible?

You are an ideal candidate for clear aligner therapy (Invisalign, etc.). Clear aligners are more comfortable to wear than braces and much more hygienic. Good luck!

Whenever someone has crooked teeth in does NOT mean their teeth are too big for their mouth, it means the mouth is too small to accommodate the teeth. Your orthodontist was correct in his/her assessment, the problem was with the chosen mode of correction. In my office, we would never have...

The problem of gaps between the teeth can be related to tooth size. Closing the gaps by backward tipping of teeth traps mandible in a posterior position that can cause TMJoint clicking or locking. Ideally, closing spaces should have ideal angulation of teeth which is forward. Sometimes the...

Thank you for your question. Pictures are not enough to suggest a proper o course of action. However, I think that you could be a good candidate for custom cheek implants. Your mid-face is a bit flat, and as you age, that will be even more apparent. Additionally, you could look into...

I see what you are talking about, your orthodontist should as well. It is your right to insist the braces stay on until you are happy, you contracted for a result, treatment time is only an estimate. If it takes longer than expected to get said result, there should be no extra charge. The...

Braces would help you fix the protrusion of your teeth as well as their alignment. From your photos, you can see that the top and bottom teeth are not aligned, but it's actually difficult to see if there is protrusion from this view. Usually, protrusion is viewed from a side photo. However, if...