I haven't worn my retainer in 3 years...

[jimmyphantom]

I haven't worn my retainer in 3 years... And my gap is coming back... Would wearing my retainer close my gap? Or will it mess something up? Thanks for any advice...

[Zach2k]

Depends how big the gap is. If you think the gap is very small, perhaps try putting the retainer in (clean em first obviously) and if it simply fits 'tight' then it might be ok. If they simply dont fit or its painful, sadly your only option might have to be what a lot of us are doing - getting braces once again, waiting till your teeth are straight and then retain them properly i.e. wear your retainers properly for the rest of your life or get 'fixed' retainers on the back of your teeth.

As ever, seeing your dentist/ortho is the best and safest option.

[Sunny]

Do your retainers still fit Jimmy? If they do, then wearing them would be the best thing you can do. If not ... then a visit to your ortho is recommended.

Good luck! ;thumb: