Can I remove my permanent retainer, wait for my teeth to relapse then do veneers?

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I had braces and my clear retainers got burned so i opted for permanent retainers. Now some of my teeth have moved , my bite is correct but i have pain and discomfort when i talk, my lower and upper jaw coordination has become weird , i had braces for a year and i removed them 6 months ago. My question is, can i remove my permanent retainer , wait for my teeth to relapse then do veneers? some doctors told me that my teeth might take a new position that is even worse, is that true? i'm 30 .

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

I would first consider addressing the pain before doing additional work.  I know you said the bite was good but it may be the cause of your pain.

Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD · Answer

If you could kindly submit a photo, we would be able to give you a much better diagnosis. 
A before and after photo would be awesome. 
Best,
Dr. Joseph Goodman

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:My suggestion is not to let your teeth relapse before getting veneers.  Most of the times you can keep your permenant retainer in while getting veneers.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Can I remove my permanent retainer, wait for my teeth to relapse then do veneers?

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