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Suggest Correction For A Shifted Tooth
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I had braces 4 years ago. It was a procedure of 6 months and after that i was given retainers. I was told the importance of them but as i was at a young age i was very careless with them. My teeth started to shift and when i visited the dentist i was told to wear my retainers but as my teeth had shifted my retainers did not fit very well. At that time i din't know i could get new retainers to keep my teeth from shifting further and i know that i will be unable to get braces once again. I was wondering if there's any advice you can give me on what can be done
I had braces 4 years ago. It was a procedure of 6 months and after that i was given retainers. I was told the importance of them but as i was at a young age i was very careless with them. My teeth started to shift and when i visited the dentist i was told to wear my retainers but as my teeth had shifted my retainers did not fit very well. At that time i din't know i could get new retainers to keep my teeth from shifting further and i know that i will be unable to get braces once again. I was wondering if there's any advice you can give me on what can be done
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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if the shifting of teeth is very much then you need to go for the braces again otherwise a retainer or a removable orthodontic appliance can work.
i would advice you to visit an orthodontist to know about the exact treatment plan.
if the shifting of teeth is very much then you need to go for the braces again otherwise a retainer or a removable orthodontic appliance can work.
i would advice you to visit an orthodontist to know about the exact treatment plan.
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