Can you take impressions of your teeth if you have a cap?

From your pictures posted it appears that you may have had your 3rd molars, or wisdom teeth, removed. This isn't usually considered an extraction for orthodontic reasons as most young adults have their wisdom teeth removed. You were in a crossbite before and you are still in a crossbite. You T...

Ideally by age 8 you would have had your jaw expanded when it was very easy.  As an adult the best approach is a removable functional appliance to grow your maxilla orthopedically. This will eliminate dark buccal corridors and make room for all of your teeth.  You are 19 and deep nasal labial gr...

In theory, having excess overjet could make your teeth less stable because they don't fit together to keep each other in check. HOWEVER, teeth will always want to move as a natural part of aging so the difference is rather negligible. Regardless of what your overjet is, you need an upper...

From your photos, it looks like your case could be treated using Temporary Anchorage Devices (TAD's) by intruding the posterior molars.  Google the following:  "Anterior open bite treated with TAD anchored posterior intrusion."  Find an orthodontist who places his or her own TAD's and has do...

Hi, thanks for sending your question. Its important to note that Retainers only hold teeth in a desired position. They have no moving ability for the teeth. Therefore if you are interested in having the teeth move back in a straight position, we would need to use either conventional braces, or...

If you can't get back to your old orthodontist easily I suggest asking them for a referral. You may also look up orhtodontists on the American Academy of Orthodontists to see if there is one close to you. They should be able to make the recommended treatment decisions.