Lost retainers a few years back, wisdom teeth making the front crooked.?!


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Lost retainers a few years back, wisdom teeth making the front crooked.?

My teeth were so perfect when i was 16, then i moved out and forgot my retainers, only to find my mother had thrown away everything i left behind that night. I had been wearing them for two years and i thought that was long enough but now my wisdom teeth are pushing through and my front teeth became crowded. I really cannot afford the process of braces all over again especially for the only two teeth I need to fix. Is there a cheap option to only move a couple teeth? any alternative whatsoever? Is it possible to rig something up on my own?

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1 week ago
i know i need them removed but after that how do i find a cheaper alternative to a re-allignment


Answers:

yes your wisdom teeth may need removed, however just so you know you may not need to go throught the whole process again, go back to the orthodontist that was treating you and see if they can make you new retainers and simply adjust them as needed to correct the problem. and sport guards will not do, even though they form to your teeth they simply are not strong enough to move things around or hold their spot, however they are good for helping you to avoid grinding your teeth together at night. also as sad as it seems you are suppose to wear your retainers 24/7 for at least a year or two after removal of braces then at night for the rest of your wonderful life. good luck.




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