About a couple years ago i went through with extracting 4 bicuspids and putting braces on. I'm now at around the 2 year mark my gaps are almost fully closed. My face hasn't really changed as far as I can tell. My chin is still forward, my lip profile is still good and my jawline is still there. My doctor told me that I had a lot of soft tissue and that I shouldn't have to worry about losing my profile or bone structure. Is this completely true? Will I be able to age okay?
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Tooth movement with retainers is difficult, Braces are for moving teeth, retainers are to retain, or hold them in that position.Are you seeing a dentist or an orthodontist? Most orthodontists will not consider you finished until you are happy. I can't speak for dentists. Training level and sk...
You'll have to call the office to see what they have on file. Many offices keep models of your teeth the day your braces were removed so that replacement retainers can be made, but some offices lack storage space and are unable to keep models for all of their patients. You may need to...