Hello! Ive had braces for 3.5 years. I just had powerchains for a few months, and they were just removed at my last Appointment. Within hours, a small gap reformed. My ortho had talked about getting my braces removed soon, does this mean I cant now? How much longer do I have to wait?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint first of all braces are placed for a period of about one and a half to two years and 3.5 years is a very long duration and is not appropriate for Orthodontic treatment. In case even if after such a long time of wearing braces there is a gap formed in between front teeth then it is most probably due to improper and inadequate forces applied over the teeth leading to inadequate treatment results. I would therefore suggest you to consult a trained orthodontist and get evaluated so that proper evaluation of braces is done to rule out the exact cause of gap and proper placement of chains is to be done for appropriate treatment results.Also, you need to wear retainers post removal of braces to prevent relapse of gaps. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.