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I wouldn't have thought wearing your retainer for longer would do any harm. I think problems occur if you wear them less than recommended. I have permanent retainers and only wear my removable one overnight.

I guess it depends what kind of removable retainer you have. I have hawley retainers both top and bottom and permanent retainers. The hawley retainers have extra space built in for my permanent retainers so I am not sure if they would hold my teeth firmly in place enough.

There may be a procedure to follow. Maybe you need to submit a written request? Surely under data protection, you are entitled to your own records??

Thank you for your replies. I have now been to see my orthodontist and he says that there is nothing more he can do unless i want 2 of my top teeth taken out! I am now thinking about getting a second opinion as i am definitely not happy with my results. The only thing is that i do not want to pay a ...

Hi all I am 43 and I have been in ceramic braces for nearly a year and my orthodontist has been saying that he is in the finishing stages with my teeth. As my bottom teeth were very crowded, the decision was made to take out one of my lower incisors and close the gap. He has now closed the gap, but ...

I'm the same. I am paying for my treatment and my orthodontist keeps saying that he is in the finishing stages but I have been left with an overjet similar to yours. I am not happy and keep being fobbed off. I think that I will need to be a bit more assertive next time I go to see him and emphasize ...