Problems After Orthodontic Treatment

Wow, I am sorry to hear of your situation, which doesn't seem right on many fronts.  First of all, having your braces off when your bite is not correct was not proper treatment, and then having no orthodontist to take over  your follow up treatment after braces is also not right.  You will need a competent and caring local orthodontist who is compassionate enough to correct a bad situation to one which is much better for you.  Going without the retainer may help, but would not necessarily be the best move, so please do consult with other orthodontists and get the bite problem resolved.  You should have and deserve a much better experience than you have had.  Good luck to you.

If your orthodontist retired hopefulley someone else took over the office.  Go an see if any one else is working there and see if there is any way that you can get copies of your orthodontic records, pictures, x-rays , charts, dental models, or other information so that you can take them with you when you see someone else so they will have some  idea what has been done in the past.  You should go back to that office right away and at least try to get your records.  You then need to get someone else who is an orthodontist with good refrences to look over your situation.

I would consult another orthdontist since yours has apparently retired. Since I do not the background of your case (how bad your bite was to being with, your complaince with treatment, the skill of the orthodontist, etc.) it's truly hard to give an opinion. Another opinion in person would be of great benefit.