| Re: Retainer w/spring mechanism for one crooked tooth?
I think the best thing for you would be to get another opinion from another orthodontist. Call around, many will offer free consultations. I didn't wear my retainers (although wisdom teeth also helped push them out of alignment), and I'm currently in ceramic braces on the top arch, and a corrective retainer with divots and cut outs on the bottom arch for $800. First of all, there may only be one tooth that looks crooked to you, but chances are, if one tooth has moved, the others surrounding it might have moved too. This means that the surrounding teeth must be put back into position, potentially requiring braces. I also think your ortho might not be a fan of InvisAlign/retainers... they're very dependent on how often you wear them, and don't fix all problems. So, I think it's more likely that he's had bad experiences with them than the fact that he wants more money from you!
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