Hello. After having my braces off at 15 years old, I am now 22 and I stupidly haven't worn my retainers in about 1 year. My front teeth have started to move forward again (which was my problem before braces) and I'm kicking myself for not continuing to wear retainers. Is there anything that can be done to correct this before it gets worse? I have made an orthodontic appointment but I am anxious to know what he will say. Will this be expensive to correct? Thank you!!
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September 27, 2015
Answer: How to Fix Teeth That Were Straightened But No Retainer Was Used
Can't really tell much from the photo but I understand your concern. More information is needed to arrive at a suitable treatment plan, and if you are really disatisfied then I would strongly suggest that you consult with a good orthodontist in your area for a thorough evaluation. I...
It is highly unlikely that a 4 mm overjet can be corrected using elastics. You could correct the overjet by extracting your upper bicuspids and retracting your upper incisors but you would NEVER FORGIVE yourself for this outdated and barbaric treatment option. If you extract upper bicuspids and...
A lot of orthodontists do that; clear on top and metal on the bottom. The reason is that the porcelain (clear) braces can cause a lot of wear to the opposing teeth and the metal brackets are smaller so easier to manage in this way. Unless you have a deep bite, which I can't tell, you...
