I had braces removed about a year ago. Right after they were removed my face started to swell, was assymetrical and I had severe tmj symptoms. Despite my tmj I wore the retainers for about 6 months before tossing them. Now that I stopped wearing my retainers my teeth have begun to relapse and pain is at a minimum, however, now, my tmjs don't move in unison and my jaws open in a zig zag. My ortho removed 3 premolars when I had braces and now my number 1 priority is having a full relapse to it's pre-ortho state.
1. Is it possible to have a full relapse when I've had extractions?
2. And if so, how long does it usually take.
Also, my profile flattened due to the extractions. Is there a method in orthodontia to move the arch foward rather than backwards?
Thanks for your time in advance.