I started orthodontic treatment 10 years ago and now have a retainer attached to the inside of my teeth.
I only wear the braces before going to bed.
I was told it would be good to wear braces all day, but since I have to talk a lot for my job, I found them uncomfortable.
The dentist said it was fine to wear it only before bed, so I have been wearing my braces only before going to sleep ever since.
I didn't think there was any problem, but one day a friend saw me smiling and said something.
Why are your front teeth so missing?????
So I looked in the mirror, and the gap between my front teeth was wide, so it looked like a black hole.
When I saw that, I initially thought something was stuck in my teeth, so I tried brushing them, but it turned out the gap was indeed there.
Since then, I've tried wearing my braces for longer periods and brushing my teeth more diligently, but
The gap between the teeth did not narrow again.
On top of that, food kept getting stuck in the innermost part of my upper left tooth, causing a severe gap.
Now, no matter what I eat, food always gets stuck on the innermost left tooth...
I am in severe pain because I cannot remove food particles without an interdental brush.
If you look at my teeth, they are spaced apart like this.
( The amazing thing is that food gets stuck in my front teeth now, too.
I can't take a picture of the inner teeth, but they are in serious condition.
Food gets stuck, so I really need an interdental brush all the time.
On days I don't bring my interdental brush, food particles don't come out even with brushing, so the pain is severe.
Do I need to get the braces redone?
I heard that braces put a lot of strain on the gums.
I've already finished my braces, so I'm worried that doing it again might make my gums worse.
The cost will be quite high, too...
Is it possible to do partial re-correction on just two parts, the front teeth and the inner teeth?
I'm seriously so stressed out because of the gap between my teeth when I smile and the food getting stuck in the inner teeth.
I worked so hard to get my braces straightened, but they've come apart like this, and it's so stressful.
I am still debating whether to get re-orthodontics because I'm worried my gums might weaken.
I was wondering if anyone has tried partial re-correction.
If you have done this, I would appreciate it if you could share any side effects, reviews, or costs.
I'm wondering if I can get braces at a different dental clinic than the one where I originally had them done!!