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Just need some anecdotal advice. I first logged into this site five years ago, when my daughter started P1 at the age of 8. She had no extractions, rather a pendex for a few months, followed by four years of rubber bands. It was not "fun".

The dr decided her teeth were as good as they were going to get and she got her retainers a few months ago. She's been decent (not perfect) about wearing them at night. Except now she's got molars coming in and the retainers (invis-align type) don't fit.

She has an appointment in six weeks, but I think that's too long to wait. I called the office and explained the situation, but the receptionist said it would be fine.

If this was/were your child, would you insist on an appointment to discuss the issue with the dr, or wait the six weeks to go in?

thanks for any thoughts!

Just my opinion, but I would really insist on an earlier appointment. In my mind, you have to take care of teeth that you made such a large investment in. You payed for your daughter to have a great smile for life (if she holds up her end of the deal with retainers), and that's what you should get. Even if you feel like you are annoying the ortho or his staff (as I sometimes do when I mention certain things), keep in mind that those feelings are temporary, while a relaspe from ill-fitting retainers could be for life. In the long run, I'm sure your daughter will thank you for making such a committment to insuring that she has a beautiful, healthy smile.

I agree. Unless there's something like 'the whole office is on vacation' or whatever, or a natural disaster like a flood or earthquake or fire makes it impossible for them to see you, I would ask for an earlier appt, or even an 'emergency' appt so at least the ortho can tell you - yes you need new retainers or a different type, or whatever.

As someone who just finished a 2 year treatment as an adult because I had wisdom teeth erupt after my braces came off in high school, I would highly suggest making the appointment as soon as possible. It may not be a big deal, but I ended up spending many years frustrated about it then 2 more years and $5500 more to get it fixed as an adult.