I had appliances/braces in my mouth since 2nd grade to 7th grade. I HATED them. Once I was done, I told myself ill never get braces again. The orthodontist gave me a retainer to wear, I wore it more often than not (only at night though) but say I missed 2 days in a row, the retainer hurt to wear. No more did I want to wear the retainer becuase I hate pain in my mouth.
I’m a Senior in High School right now and I noticed my tooth to the left of my left front tooth has shifted upwards about a 4th of an inch. It has moved slightly ahead of the other teeth as well. (I know Im self-conscience) 
I’ve been debating whether or not to seek to get braces or not. I think the deciding factor is the time it will take to be normal again.
What would be the estimated time i’ll be wearing braces to fix my problem?
I’ve already looked at Invisalign but I hate retainers! so I dont think I will go that route.
Thanks for your help
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the longer you wait, the longer you need braces because your teeth are bound to move more. and if you are really self-conscience (dont worry, i am too
) then you will most likely get braces later in your lifetime, if you don’t now.
for that killer smile, bear the pain for now so you dont have to later.
If it is only one tooth, the most time is most likely half a year. My sister had been told that she would have braces for half a year because of one crooked tooth. good luck and find a trusty orthodontist >.~
you should go back to you dentist.. because they could give you appliances to wear again and that would be better then going through the braces thing again plus if you do it now braces are probally not needed.