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Please see an orthodontist as soon as possible. Wearing a broken retainer is not only ineffective, but it can move teeth in untoward ways. We saw this with a patient recently. Thankfully, the patient was able to be corrected with a new retainer (and not braces). You spent a lot of time and money to fix your smile; a new retainer is a small price to maintain it for life.
Hi, thanks for sending your question and pictures. I highly recommend that you see your dentist for a new retainer to be made. Failure for a correctly positioned retainer to be worn will cause your teeth to shift. All the best.
Is the "spacer" an expander? Have you been seeing an orthodontist to follow up with your treatment? Having an appliance in your mouth can cause more harm than good if it has been unchecked for that long. You need to see an orthodontist to have the appliance removed/corrected as soon as...
Your pictures do not show a recessed chin. Hard to make a diagnosis from photos with out seeing your natural bite.Your provider is the best person to answer your questions. Ask for some additional time at your next appointment. Write down your questions. Be specific. Tell him or her what ...
Thank you for your question. I would recommend consulting with your orthodontist to find out what they would suggest would be orthodontically the fastest method of fixing your midline. Another alternative are porcelain veneers. Best of luck. Dr. Neil...