Can I Stop Having my Orthodontist Treatment?

Question

I lost my retainer in a restaurant, and in order to replace the retainer, it will cost my family $500. So instead of having to pay that amount of money, is it possible just to stop my treatment since my teeth have already gone through the braces stage? It's not a big deal if my teeth shift, and it would a lot if we don't have to pay $500 dollars for pieces of plastic made to keep my teeth straight. I don't mean it in a bad way, but is it a big deal if I stop?

George Koutsoukos, DDS · Answer

A retainer is a MUST after any form of orthodontic treatment. Your teeth will shift back and all of that time and money you have spent to get straight teeth will have been in vain! You need to call your orthodontist and ask for a replacement retainer, since you lost the original and it should not cost $500 for a replacment reatiner. You have spent a ton of time and money on treatment. Do NOT slack off now, and it is a Big deal not to wear your retainer at night every night. Please call your orthodontist and deal with this! Take care of your dental work!

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