I got my braces off 5 days ago but was not given a retainer can my teeth shift in a week until I get my retainer?

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.

I could offer a better answer if I were able to see you directly or at least see multiple professional photographs. To answer your question the best that I can is that your premolar can be brought into position without extraction. Doing so will take some time but the end result will be more...

A gummy smile is the result of an underdeveloped upper dental arch. This condition can NOT be solved by braces alone. Development of your upper arch will help but you will most likely require some cosmetic periodontal surgery as well. Arch development can be accomplished with the use of a ...