Plaque

Teeth Relapse After Braces: Causes, Diagnosis, and 14-Day Recovery Plan for Crowded Lower Teeth

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Quick visual observations (what the photo suggests)

  • Lower anterior crowding: the six lower front teeth are pushed/overlapped and rotated — a classic relapse after braces when retainers aren’t worn.

  • Incisal wear/chipping on some lower incisors (flat, shorter edges) — likely from abnormal contact or grinding.

  • Yellowish deposits near the gumline on some teeth — looks like plaque/tartar (calculus) buildup.

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