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Would Hawley retainer helps my slanted teeth and push 1 incisor back in? (photo)

cobejulie88Dec 30, 2018
I had braces 2 times in the past. The braces removed about 4 years ago and I’ve always wear the same clear retainer. I didn’t finish the whole course of braces that second time around due to moving away. So the Othor removed the braces 6 weeks prior the actual date. I will get one of the black triangle fix with bioclear next month and thinking about going to an Orthor to get a Hawley retainer to fix the slant problem and 1 incisor kind of sticking out. Can I Fix it with just the retainer?Thanks

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Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)

Your orthodontics well might change your lip support. As for the chin and jaw line, you had better discuss this with your dentist. All these factors depend upon how the teeth are being moved and only your dentist can answer that question.

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Doug Depew, DMD, MS - Account Suspended

The time needed to make your retainer of a week, or even two, is fairly common.  If your teeth are moving noticeably a call to your doctor may be a good idea.  However minor changes are usually taken care of by your retainers as they can handle tiny movements that might have happened after y...

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Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)

Yes, pulling a tooth down using braces will bring down the gumline. Removal of the extra gums is a possibility but before you have that done, a dentist should check to see where your tooth enamel ends and the root begins. You don't want to solve one problem and create a bigger one.

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