I wear my retainer 7/24 for the past three weeks but the gap is still there.I went back to my orthodontist to check yesterday. He told me it's just the stain and he polished it. He also used the floss to test it and told me my teeth are already in contact...but I can still see a small gap!! I can't see the gap after i put the retainer on, I don't know if the retainer close the gap or it's the plastic hide the gap. Will the retainer close the gap if i keep wearing it? What can i do??
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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...
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...
The one photo reveals multiple issues. In addition to the gap you have flairing of the teeth, a narrow maxilla and probably a compromisd airway.I suggest you work with an Oral Myofunctional therapist to learn exercises to retrain your tongue. Some patients see resolution just from that.I...