Teeth shifting due to tongue thrust. Braces pointless?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had braces three times now. First, during childhood, and second as an adult. First I had metal, wore my retainer religiously for a year, and then after being super strict, my teeth shifted. I then tried Invisalign and was not a huge fan, but considering it again. My teeth continuously shift, and I was told I have a tongue thrust, and hence, my teeth are always moving back. Am I wasting my time getting braces again? I was also considering veneers, but not sure if it would even qualify.
Hello,
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Why have not they put fixed retainers in your case? Especially if the case got relapsed. You must have got the second treatment done and then at end get fixed retainer at palatal and lingual side of your teeth for like good 10 years. This is the only way to avoid relapse. Moreover, if you are having tongue thrust, there is an appliance for it. I would suggest you to get orthodontic treatment done (which could be fourth time) with conventional bracketing.
And at the end, ask the dentist to put fixed retainer. After it gives you an appliance to limit tongue thrust. This would not cause relapse, hopefully. I could suggest you more proper treatment plan if you can provide me with clinical pictures of before, after treatment and now recent ones too.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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