I need advise

[bluesfan74]

I had my braces taken off about 2 years ago and I haven't worn my retainers for a year and a half. I know, I should have listened to the ortho.

Can I start wearing my retainers again or do I have to live with my mistake? I have had slight movement, but nothing obvious to anybody but me and my dentist. I am a 33 year old male if that matters at all.


Thanks, Jeff

[michaelY]

If they fit, that is a good thing. You can put them on and they may bring you back to exactly where you where.. it should be a bit painful but that is a good thing.

Take it from me, I didnt wear my retainers and had to get braces back on after 1 year offf...

the second time I learned my lesson and put the retainers on daily

at the very least, where them while you sleep.

[bluesfan74]

I just wanted to make sure that it wouldn't hurt anything to start moving them again after this much time.

[Sunny]

Jeff, if you're concerned, go see an orthodontist. Your retainers may be able to be adjusted, or you may need new ones.

Good luck!