What should I do here?

Ave Sodalis

Hi,
A few years ago, I got braces which made my teeth perfect. Afterwards, I got a retainer which I used however, after a while, it started getting sore so I stopped. Now, it actually has started causing my jaw to lock but my teeth have shifted. They not crooked again but some teeth are overlapping (not very noticeable from front but I can feel it and there's a small gap in front teeth) I'm just wondering if I'll have to start treatment all over again or is there something else? Would I be right to presume that I'll have to pay more money or would it be fine since I paid for correction in the first place? After seven years of treatment and development of a strong phobia of bad /loose teeth later, I don't relish the idea of going back but I'm worried my teeth will move more. My jaw already locks randomly now and I think it could be to do with the shift in teeth.

SM35

See a good general dentist for an assessment of overall oral health if you have have not been for a while. Thereafter, if required, you could be referred to an orthodontist for an opinion.

I would expect you will pay for an opinion, as well as any further treatment.

comewatmay

Always wondered the same myself. Paid for treatment which straightened my teeth which have gone back to almost the same position they wer befote