i took out my braces about a year ago, and i was given a retainer to wear for at least 6 months...my teeth were perfect, i loved them, and then my retainer broke....and because my teeth were in good shape i thought it wouldnt make a difference if i delayed the dentist visit and get the retainer replaced....and 3 months later my teeth shifted, not drastically, but definently noticeable ( theyre not perfect anymore!) im devastated...my doctor took an impression of my teeth (after the shifting) and from that impression i got another retainer...and it hasnt been helping at at all...my question is does it make a difference taht he took an impression of my damaged teeth rather than the original impression (when i took my braces off) to make another retainer...shouldnt i be wearing that retainer...from that impression...and i also wanted to know what my options were...do i have to wear braces again?...or any other option?...like a stronger retainer?...