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Should I go to see an orthodontist to adjust the retainer? (Photo)

fairytoothOct 24, 2017
I have received orthodontics treatment 12 years ago to treat upper front teeth protrusion problem. At the time I took out 8 teeth. Four years ago I noticed my teeth shift but didn't think it would go worse. But now, my family noticed my front teeth out again. So I wonder if I could go to see an orthodontist just to adjust the retainer to put them back a bit? I am not looking for a perfect smile. I just don't want my front teeth get out. The gaps on the side also got larger.

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Dr. Jenny Sun, DDS
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Answered on Oct 26, 2017
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Dr. Vicki Borowski, DDS
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Vicki Borowski, DDS

There is definitelya space between your front teeth. It is possible that the retainer closes the space and when you remove the retainer the space opens again. I suggest talking to the orthodontist about a fixed retainer to keep the space closed. 

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Jean-Paul Banh, DDS

Orthodontic treatment is a dynamic treatment, which means that you need to adjust them based on how the teeth are moving.  Not all teeth will move the same way, so you need to monitor it monthly.  There will be time when you need to repo a bracket or do IPR.  Even if you...

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Curtis B. Bedont, DMD

Yes, they might have to push back the day you get your braces off.  You should give your orthodontist a call and explain what happened (which bracket came off).  They may want to see you right away depending on which bracket came off.  Depending on the location of the...

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