If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.
This is what happens if you don't wear your retainer.
Do you think this is a problem that could be fixed with another retainer, or do you think braces will be necessary again?
Also, should I post this here or in another section of the forum?
Thanks guys! You all have beautiful smiles! Make sure to wear your retainer so this doesn't happen to you!
I think it depends on how long you went without wearing a retainer. One of the ortho assistants I dealt with during my treatment said she went 4 months without her retainer and then had to be in braces again for a short time. I was told at my last appointment that a person could go for a week or 2 without wearing a retainer, but then the retainer would be tight, but would adjust after a few days.
How long has it been for you?
I would call the place wear you got your brace on that is not good at all you went that all maybe you need the brace on again i have been in braces two time when i was in hight school for about one year and a half but the first person was not good at all and my teeth did not look great at all the 2nd time they look the best. i was in thair about over 2 years 2 month 10 days
This is what happens if you don't wear your retainer.
Do you think this is a problem that could be fixed with another retainer, or do you think braces will be necessary again?
Also, should I post this here or in another section of the forum?
Thanks guys! You all have beautiful smiles! Make sure to wear your retainer so this doesn't happen to you!
I'm in braces the second time around. The first time around the ortho left me with a crossbite which would later cause me TMJ.
However, besides the crossbite, my wisdom teeth grew in my early 20s which pushed my first teeth all together. So here I am....a second time in braces.
I would go to a free counsulation(a few) with someone(or somebody) in your area to see what they say.
