r/braces

My teeth have straightened fo sure but you can see how they are unevenly sized. The upper uneven front tooth were filed? Or something like that they look even . They might get my braces off next month should i shave them ? What can be done please help me out with suggestions

As you can tell by the title, I’m not really happy with the results of my braces treatment. I added pictures with text for more context.

My biggest issue is the gaps/black triangles that were left behind. I honestly thought those would either be fixed or at least way less noticeable by the end of treatment, but they still stand out a lot to me. My midline is also off center, which bothers me too.

When I smile, I usually smile more with my top teeth and kind of push my tongue against the back of them so the pink from my tongue hides the little gaps a bit. I know that probably sounds weird, but maybe the pictures explain it better.

I’m wondering if I should look into more treatment. If so, what would be best? I’m leaning toward Invisalign because I really don’t want to go through braces again, but I’m worried Invisalign might not be able to fix the issues I have since braces seem more precise for detailed movements.

What do you guys think about my smile/results? Would you look into refinements if you were me?

I’m really frustrated because I feel like I can’t find a good orthodontist in my area. After they removed my braces, I still felt like there was a gap in one of my back teeth, so before taking them off I asked for a second opinion from another orthodontist. Even then, the orthodontist who was treating me kept insisting it was time to remove my braces.

The second orthodontist told me my treatment looked fine and that the gap was due to the shape of my teeth. She said I could get my braces removed, so that’s what I did.

I went to my orthodontic appointment and told him I was there to remove the braces, and he said, ‘And why are you suddenly making that decision?’ and I replied, ‘Because you told me to?’

He always had that kind of attitude. I would tell him there was a gap in the back and sometimes he’d say it was because of the shape of my tooth, and other times he’d say there actually was a gap and it needed to be closed. Anyway, I trusted the second orthodontist, and this is the result.

What really bothers me now is that when he removed my braces he said, ‘If you don’t like it, we can just put them back on and start another treatment.’ Like… as if I’m the orthodontist and I’m supposed to know what my teeth need. I was honestly shocked.

Then I got home and my mom asked if it was normal for people to have such separated teeth. I assume that was directed at me, because she was complaining about how my front teeth looked too separated and big. I’m showing the result here. Another doctor who works there told me he could do bonding on my front tooth because it’s chipped, but yeah, I do feel like my front teeth look separated and it frustrates me because nobody was capable of telling me.

Can someone tell me honestly if that’s true or if it’s just my impression? Would bonding help make it less noticeable, or what could I do?

I got braces a week ago. I’m only just now eating normal again the pain lasted way longer than I thought🥴

But anyways I’m confused how they’re gonna fix my bottom teeth? As you can see in the first pic I have some pretty bad crowding. I still have all of my wisdom teeth so I’m like how are they gonna push these teeth back to make room for the crowded one to fit in? Has anyone else had braces for crowding? Any responses are appreciated😊

Crossbite, angling, and spacing correction. Please forgive the staining!

I hate my teeth so I won’t show a pic but it goes from the top canine towards the inferior jaw and last molar. Symmetrical. I haven’t been told when to wear them or change them so I wear them all the time even at night. I change them twice a day for now but I can go up to 3.

Also I need to bitch a bit about these because FUCK how it hurts. I was just getting used to braces pain and eating whatever it feels like I’m back to day one with braces lmao.

Hey all! Been browsing the forum for a while, and finally feel brave enough to post some progress photos! I had my second adjustment yesterday, and braces were first fitted at the end of January 2026. I am so shocked by the progress already, I’ve already had some tears!

I used to have severe dental phobia as I have hEDS and anaesthetic doesn’t work well on me. I neglected my dental health for years, but in the last 8 years I have found an incredible dentist who has absolutely conquered that fear. I have always hated my teeth, but at the ripe age of 33, I have finally had braces fitted! Expected treatment time is 24 months, but I’m so impressed with the movement so far. The pain is worth it!

Ignored my face. I forgot to shave. Just got them yesterday. Also. My gap in the front started to open up again. I called them and they made an appointment for next Wednesday. I was supposed to only wear the retainer during the night but they told me that until the appointment I need to wear them at all times. It went from this to this in less than 24 hours ( see pics)

First photo is side by side comparison of my teeth when braces came off (top), and my teeth now a month later bottom. 2nd photo is what my teeth looked like 2 weeks before braces came off (so similar gap on left side between top and bottom teeth). 3rd pic is what my teeth looked like before braces.

I got my braces off at the end of April, which was camouflage treatment for a crossbite and underbite. I got a permenant wire retainer on the front 6 teeth, and an essix retainer to wear 24/7 for 6 months. The teeth on my lower left front side look and feel like they've shifted to me, they were the last teeth to move before braces came off, and were really stubborn. Due to previously having an underbite, I'm wary of those specific teeth moving forward. I asked the orthodontist about it, and she said its completely normal and expected due to the plastic retainers between them for 24 hours a day, and that when we taper the time wearing them down & switch to only overnight wear, they'll 'sink' back into place to where they were when braces came off. But that feels wrong to me? Since I thought we wear retainers 24/7 for 6 months so the bone hardens and they stick into place?? Any experiences or thoughts on this? Is my ortho right or should I be concerned?

I am having my champagne iconix braces placed next month. What color bands look best? I’d love to see actual pics of the champagne with bands!

My son got braces today with an expander and they put little blue "bubbles" on each side of the expander to prevent his lower teeth from hitting brackets on his upper teeth. However, his back teeth now don't touch at all and he can't chew. He has been sobbing at the dinner table, spitting out food, saying it's impossible to chew and swallow. What can we do to help? Anyone have tips? We're going to be making a lot of soup, I imagine, but how can he figure out how to chew soft food with these bubbles on??

I'm super sad and insecure about my teeth it's looking like I'll never get that perfect smile. 😔 I seriously can't afford brace at the moment and I'm desperate for helpful resources