I lost my retainer and have to wait a month for a new one...will my teeth shift badly/permanently?
364733
No, one month will not do anything really. When you get your retainer, if any shifting happened, and I really doubt it has, the retainer will effectively and almost immediately adjust and re-align the teeth. So, don't worry at all. But, when you do get your retainer, wear it as prescribed or that would defeat the purpose. Good teething!
621236
There's sometimes a natural small space in the back of your mouth. It normally goes away pretty soon. Retainers (unless they're specially made) won't do anything.
122801
1stly, since the appliance was to protract your jaw, a change in bite shud`ve been predicted. u need to consult an orthodontist as well, regarding the new bite and whether is it leading to a malocclusion. in this case, all your teeth will be affected over time and change in their positions may occur. \n\nalso, a change in bite could lead to temporomandibular joint dysfunction, though the manifestation is not immediate which might cause ur dentist to overlook the bite change. \n\nso confirm with an orthodontist.
396684
Your teeth don't sound too bad. You just just be able to get a retainer to shift your teeth into place where you want them. The retainer you can take out and put in whenever, or just wear at night. It helps for minor adjusts that you want and is cheaper than braces.
696520
It will be hard to find many dentists that are willing to do "lingual" braces.  They are very hard to place on patIEnts and very hard to keep on patients.  Due to their placement on the backs of the teeth, you are very prone to biting the brackets off.  They are not very comfortable to your tongue and a nightmare to keep clean.  Depending how much movement you need to achieve, invisible braces may work (ie. Invisalign).  they are clear plastic trays that are changed every two weeks that "slowly" move your teeth into place.  However, they are not ideal for every case.  They are move aesthetic that conventional metal braces, but they have their limitations.  You may also want to consider ceramic braces.  They are placed on the front of your teeth similar to conventional metal braces, but they are tooth colored.  In my opinion, braces (whether metal or ceramic) can achieve your desired results usually faster than the invisible braces and they can control the movement of the teeth better.  As for retention. if you do the invisible braces, your last tray will become your "Permanent" Retainer.  With braces, your Orthodontist will probably suggest a conventional acrylic retainer with a metal wire in front.  Now this is not as esthetic; however, it allows your Orthodontist to "fine tune" your teeth even after the braces have come off!  Hope that this proves helpful!
842965
Bottom teeth wiggly eh?  That's cause of periodontal disease.  The ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets are dying and they never come back...I estimate you will be wearing full dentures within ten years....and that is soooooo sexy in a 27 year old.
592285
This happened to my daughter, but the new tooth was growing in behind.  I took her to the dentist, her tooth was loose, but just barely, and I was worried that her teeth would be crooked too, the new tooth was so far back behind the row of teeth. Our dentist also told us it was too early to try to do something, but he did give us a time-line of 3 months after which he would pull the tooth if it hadn't fallen out, but it did fall out before the 3 months was up.  At this point the baby tooth really needs to come out, my front two had to be pulled when I was little because of the same thing happening, if it's not loose yet then there is no telling when it will be.  Get a second opinion if you have to.  But keep in mind that as soon as the baby tooth is pulled, the new tooth will gradually start moving into the correct position.  This happened to my friend's son and his tooth has moved into the right spot.  The dentist told us that the position of new teeth coming in by baby teeth doesn't indicate whether they will need braces or not, some kids just will, some kids won't.  Hope I helped.
947760
Yes her tooth will some through again when it is time, but just to make sure you should go to the dentist if the tooth is not due for quite some time and they may put a spacer in that spot  to make sure there will be enough room for the new one. chances are though they will just leave well enough alone.\n\nWhat he's trying to say is a spacer.
217648
Use a monkey wrench...\n\nWell the same thing happend to me, and the sad news is that you have to go to your orthodontist, maybe theres no need for braces, maybe he can make a new retainer and fix them a little, however go and see him (her) cause maybe your teeth are going to move more.
167565
There might be.  I just had one done in Jan. They numbed me up, and used a little device to cut out a piece of my gum.  Then they drilled up into the bone and then inserted a metal type post.  Sounds like it could be painful, but really the worst was the numbing up and that wasn't bad at all!  After the numbness wore off I had to take some pain medicine that day and my retainer felt a bit tight the next week.  Other than that, it went so well.  It's healing now, but I think if I were to need another one, I definitely would.  Hope this helps!
498947
u would prob need a retainer but only for a short amount of time.  something like 3-6 months
733492
well if you say you have as many problems with your teeth as you do, i would say ya, you need braces. Keep in mind though, you may not just get bottom braces. If your teeth do a lot of shifting when you get them, they wont align with the top teeth, so you'll have to get the tops ones as well.
658902
It can work well depending on the situation.  When they come off you still need to wear a retainer at night keep things from drifting back, all of our teeth shift whether you have had braces or not. The pain is not bad more tenderness
46565
I had braces when I was a teenager. In college, I noticed my teeth were moving and went back and got another retainer. I wore it until I got married and didn't want to mess with it anymore...big mistake!\nTeeth move!! Recently, I was fortunate to be able to have braces again. This time, I have a permanent wire retainer on the back of my teeth, top and bottom.\n\nMany of my cousins that had braces as teenagers, have repeated the process as adults. \n\nI have 2 daughters that have had their braces off for a few years and their orthodontist keeps them wearing their retainer at night and checks their teeth every 6 months. He advises to NEVER totally abandon the retainer. From my experience, that is excellent advice!!
550141
If you can still get it in its OK,  it will move your teeth back to their intended location.  thats what the guy who invented invisalign noticed.  He didn't wear his retainer then put it in he notice his teeth move,  then he wouldn't wear it again. and the teeth would drift, so he started wearing it again and then he realized why not move the teeth more and more. and invisalign was invented.
121376
hey if it's straightening your teeth, then go for it. There are also other alternatives to metal braces. There are the clear brackets, and the Invisaline (i think that's how you spell it), the clear plastic things that fit over your teeth. Talk to an orthodontist, about all of your options.\nGood luck!
239302
No dear u wont loose ur wisdom.\nif their is space thn only u get tht tooth.....\nso dont worry abt it bcoz its also a teeth only the one u get noramally