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Just try to be more conscious of what your tongue is doing ;) It will take a while to discipline but you'll be ok. The essix will be molded to fit with your bonded retainer so don't worry about dislodging it. you have to be careful with what you eat though, the cement on the bonded retainer could st...

This can sometimes happen, the Dr. never knows how a tooth or teeth can react to a change. Good work taking pics!
Don't rush in getting your braces off, make sure your gaps have closed and are stable before you
have them take it off.

I met a lady last year who did orthognathic surgery without braces. I thought her bite was ok, she wasn't totally happy. (But what woman is totally happy with her looks anyway, right? :)) She never had ortho in her life, you have had it so your bite should be good now. If it is a skeletal concern yo...

Glad you're finally doing it!
Hope all goes well!