What exactly do retainers do?
It’s possible you could. Ask your dentist/orthodontist if you could possibly get a removable appliance (for simplicity’s sake people call them retainers too) to address the position of that tooth. Even so, you might be directed towards getting braces depending on how much your other teeth need to move in order to accomodate moving that “one”. It’s never really as simple a question of just moving one tooth – your whole bite will change. There are many different types of retainers used in orthodontia, and they can possibly move your teeth in a similar fashion that getting braces would. Their general function is to exibit force on your teeth in order to aid in retention, or preform some kind of tooth movement. Only a qualified orthodontist is can look in your mouth and suggest the correct treatment plan that is right for you. Ultimately your should go with their recommendation for you. Retainers vary in price depending on which kind you get and what your orthodontist charges. There is rea
