This is a good question and from what I can see, it looks like your dentist knows what he or she is doing. I would definitely go with vertical forces in this case and refrain from horizontal movements. I hope this helps.Follow me if you have any more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD...
While it is possible to damage teeth during removal of braces, it is unlikely, unless you're trying to do it yourself. Removing braces can compromise the enamel, but this can be corrected using bonding. If you are having your braces removed by a dental professional, then I would not...
I would recommend trying to put the retainer set back in place. If you are having difficulty doing this without pain, it is best to put it in place at night, just before bed and then going to sleep. This helps for it to naturally just move into place during the night, as you sleep....
