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I met my orthodontist this afternoon. Her explanation is, my teeth probably shift after the braces off, even though I was wearing the clear plastic retainer 24/7. She said those plastic one not as powerful as the braces. She also said that teeth also move vertically, so my molars might just move out...

I saw her this afternoon. Her explanation is, my teeth probably shift after the braces off, even though I was wearing the clear plastic retainer 24/7. She said those plastic one not as powerful as the braces. She also said that teeth also move vertically, so my molars might just move out to finally ...

So far I found nobody with the same experience. I also searched on google and found nothing. I guess this weird bite problem doesn't happen often huh? If you do have the same experience please speak up!


1 hour left to my appointment, I found my palms sweating! I'm nervous...

zoe

Hi Dr. I just had my braces removed Monday. I'm wearing a set of retainer right now. But I've been noticing a problem. Basically my top and bottom molers on the left can't touch. When I try to chew with my molers, the second and 3rd teech on the left meet first. I switch to the right side it's the s...

Chris, I didn't have any problem having my molars meet when braces were on. I didn't have that problem prior to getting braces either.

I'm confused myself. I'm seeing my orthodontist tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.

Zoe

Hi there, I just had my braces removed Monday. I'm wearing a set of retainer right now. But I've been noticing a problem. Basically my top and bottom molers on the left can't touch. When I try to chew with my molers, the second and 3rd teech on the left meet first. I switch to the right side it's th...