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A member asked:

Just before i had braces taken off my bite was really tight,all my teeth fit together really nice.its been 2 weeks since my braces are off,ive noticed that my bite doesnt seem as tight, i can notice gaps where the teeth should meet. is this normal?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Your teeth may have settled a bit. Your orthodontist is the best source for answers to your questions since they know the progression of your treatment the best.

Answered 4/16/2023

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Important that you contact your specialist Orthodontist immediately. Retainers may require adjustment/replacement. It's not like putting steel posts into concrete. Teeth will move continuously throughout your life. Retainers should be worn 24h/day for the 1st year out of braces, then every night after that.

Answered 4/17/2023

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A member asked:

I know that rubber bands are used to perfect the bite in the teeth,I was wondering that when braces are removed, is it normal for the bite to not look as tight after a few weeks? Because now theres no more force of the bands, so the bite loosens up?

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A member asked:

Hi! I have a moderate open bite that I would love to fix through braces or aligners. However, I also have a gap between my two top front teeth (about 2/3 mm) that I would like to keep. Would this be possible?

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A member asked:

Hi! I have a moderate open bite that I would love to fix through braces or aligners. However, I also have a gap between my two top front teeth (about 2/3 mm) that I would like to keep. Would it be possible to fix the open bite and also keep the gap?

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A member asked:

I have a very painful bump behind my two front teeth due to my braces closing the gap there. It hurts to eat, drink, and chew. I have a deep overbite and every time I bite down, my teeth hit it. I woke up and accidentally bit the bump. It hurt so much I s

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A member asked:

I've had braces for 12 months, I had an expander for 6 months (its gone now), I have a powerchain (only on top teeth), no gaps between any teeth, and have had bands for 2 months. My bite looks really good. When will my braces most likely be off? Thx?

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