I never wore my retainers & 4 years ago I noticed my two front teeth began to shift. One tooth is shorter than the other because it's pushed back. It's not moved behind the other tooth. I'd like to know the cheapest way to fix them. I'd prefer not to get braces or invisalign, as the shifting is really only my two front teeth. I'm getting a retainer to stop the shifting but is there one that could correct the issue? I read that a spring retainer could help, what about a fixed retainer (the wire)?
Answer: "I never wore my retainers" It's puzzling that your teeth didn't stay straight (look at the title to this answer!). Anyway, yes, there is a simple way to realign those two front teeth. The simplest, least expensive way is to go back to your orthodontist (with a little humbleness?) and ask him/her to make you a new Hawley retainer (the spring retainer you mention is a similar appliance). By adding a couple of wires, the two front teeth can be realigned.There are only two problems..... First, you would actually have to wear the appliance for it to work. You could probably wear it just in the evenings and to sleep in, but you would have to wear it! Second, whatever forces made your teeth move, they are probably still there and that means you would have to continue wearing the retainer one or two nights per week to keep them straight (that was the original intent of your first retainers!).Good luck (don't lose hope)
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Answer: "I never wore my retainers" It's puzzling that your teeth didn't stay straight (look at the title to this answer!). Anyway, yes, there is a simple way to realign those two front teeth. The simplest, least expensive way is to go back to your orthodontist (with a little humbleness?) and ask him/her to make you a new Hawley retainer (the spring retainer you mention is a similar appliance). By adding a couple of wires, the two front teeth can be realigned.There are only two problems..... First, you would actually have to wear the appliance for it to work. You could probably wear it just in the evenings and to sleep in, but you would have to wear it! Second, whatever forces made your teeth move, they are probably still there and that means you would have to continue wearing the retainer one or two nights per week to keep them straight (that was the original intent of your first retainers!).Good luck (don't lose hope)
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Braces and Invisalign® alternatives A spring aligner retainer should help with alignment of the teeth in question. They are typically bulkier and can be cumbersome to wear. Continuous wear of this appliance is required to achieve the best results. It may also require a moderate amount of interproximal reduction or shaving between the teeth to make room for them to move. If you are considering a removable appliance to correct this problem, I would consider Invisalign® or similar product. They do have products that address minor alignment problems.
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July 18, 2016
Answer: Braces and Invisalign® alternatives A spring aligner retainer should help with alignment of the teeth in question. They are typically bulkier and can be cumbersome to wear. Continuous wear of this appliance is required to achieve the best results. It may also require a moderate amount of interproximal reduction or shaving between the teeth to make room for them to move. If you are considering a removable appliance to correct this problem, I would consider Invisalign® or similar product. They do have products that address minor alignment problems.
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