I have gaps in my teeth and I got my braces off 5 years ago and have worn a retainer every single night since and I also have a permanent retainer on my top and bottom but I can't afford a new plastic retainer so will my teeth start separating again????
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Answer: Will Teeth Go Crooked if Retainers Are Note Worn?
Yes, it is possible to rotate a canine 180 degrees. However, it will take a significant amount of time. The process would involve bonding brackets or "buttons" to the front and/or back of the tooth. Elastics would be tied to these attachments to help rotate the tooth. Periodically these brackets...
First off, I am thrilled to hear that you are still wearing your retainers -- this is wonderful! You can try to clean it by soaking it in a glass of water with a denture cleaning tablet (for example, Polident). This is usually the best way to clean it. You can even do this once a week to...
It sounds like you are dedicated to wearing your retainers which is great. Most likely, a week won't cause any problems. If you feel like the retainers are tight when you put them on, wear them more often until you get back to that normal retainer feeling. Some people have teeth that tend to...
