How long do orthodontists hold on to retainers?

Question

I had braces 11 years ago and no longer have my retainers (dog chewed them up) I've gone without wearing them for a while. Now I notice that my front tooth is moving out and the tooth next to it is moving back in. It isnt all that noticable but I feel it. Is it possible that they still have the mold for my retainer to make a new one? And if not is it possilbe to have one made to fix the problem? really dont whant to have braces again..... please help getting married next year and dont want my teeth to be bad in pics!

Answer 1

No they def will not have your mold after this long and even if it were just a few weeks ago, the mold gets destroyed in the making of the retainer anyway, you must go back and get a new one made for and additional fee of course.