I got my invisalign brackets off a week early due to vacation and just wore my last tray an extra 2 weeks before my retainers came in. I wore them 22 hours a day as I'm supposed to do. Now that I got my retainers I noticed I have a small gap between my top 2 front teeth. I have still been wearing by retainers 22 hours a day. Is this normal or is my retainer off, I have an appointment later this week to see my dentist. But I wear them 22 hours a day like I'm supposed to do, just don't want a gap
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Hi shaz91,You our should have this conversation with your orthodontist next time you're in for an appointment. The retention of where the teeth end up will be dependent upon things like tongue thrusting and he or she can guide you on the best way to control these things. Mouth breathing and...
Hello Chasing Time,When an orthodontist is to make this decision, crowding is only one factor to consider. Other factors are the shape of the teeth, the bite and the surrounding bone. In situations where there is consideration of removing a lower tooth, it is optimal to simulate this option to ...
Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend you to have your chip fixed prior to any retainers being made. Invisalign typically offers clear essix retainers (looks just like Invisalign trays but a bit thicker) after treatment is completed, so you'll have to have new impressions taken after...