Question 1

how long does it take for an overbite to go? is a permanent retainer really necessary for me?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: Please call an orthodontist in your area and have him evaluate your bite, a specialist in this area is best suited to make this decision, if you have not had braces to align your teeth you need to do it before you can get a retainer.

Question 2

can a dental retainer improve an overbite?

Accepted Answer

No: Orthodontic retainers are use to hold teeth in their position.   Dental appliances can move teeth.  To improve an overbite orhtodontics were the teeth have braces on them  is your best choice to improve an overbite.

Question 3

had braces in 4th grade. protruding overbite. braces didn't fix overbite and now #8 and #9 have root reabsortion and im having pain and they are slightly mobile. what should i do? will invislign help? #11 is now rotated some so can't fix retainer?

Accepted Answer

: Please don't fall into the gadget trap. Your malocclusion has to be evaluated by a specialist Orthodontist to determine 1) What's wrong, 2) How did it get that way, 3) Would you be best served by an Orthodontic or a Restorative solution, 4) Will other specialists be required in the best overall treatment plan, and finally, 5) What medicine (appliance) will best support the treatment plan.

Question 4

retainer pain help?

Accepted Answer

Advil (ibuprofen): Sounds like you have not been wearing your retainer as much as you should.  Mash it on, take advil (ibuprofen) and let time help.  Your teeth will return to their positions best they can and the tightness/pain will dissipate.

Question 5

how can i file my retainers?

Accepted Answer

Please don't: Your orthodontist provided the retainer. The dr.Knows what to do and should be doing it.

Question 6

what is used to correct an overbite?

Accepted Answer

See an orthodontist: I would say that either orthodontics and possibly oral surgery may be needed to correct the overbite.

Question 7

have a 5mm overbite. what are my options.

Accepted Answer

Get Ortho consults: We usually suggest that our patients have 3 consults to hear the various philosophies that orthodontists may have. That way, you can decide what the best treatment will be for you. Consults are typically free, so do your research.

Question 8

should i be worried that i have not worn my retainers properly in a while?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, by not wearing your retainers your teeth will move over time.  Retainers are a life long function to maintain that where your teeth ended up after ortho will stay where they need to be.  As you get older your teeth want to move even if you didnt have orthodontics.  Since you have had ortho then your teeth will want to move even more.

Question 9

can alcohol damage a retainer?

Accepted Answer

Usually Not: I'm not sure if your asking whether drinking alcoholic beverages or soaking your retainers in alcohol will damage your retainers. Drinking will not damage the retainer. As for cleaning the retainer, i never recommend using alcohol because isopropyl alcohol is not for consumption. Most of my patients use mouthwash to soak/keep retainers clean (which can contail some alcohol).

Question 10

is overbite caused by pacifier?

Accepted Answer

Confusing your terms: Overbite is how much your top and bottom front teeth overlap when your teeth are closed. It is not caused by a pacifier. Open bite is when you have a space between your upper and lower front teeth even though your back teeth are closed. It can be caused by a pacifier. Overjet is how much the top front teeth stick out ahead of the bottom front teeth. Excessive overjet can be caused by a pacifier.

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Had braces in 4th grade. protruding overbite. braces didn't fix overbite and now #8 and #9 have root reabsortion and im having pain and they are slightly mobile. what should i do? will invislign help? #11 is now rotated some so can't fix retainer?

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