Braces: Q&A
Ask a QuestionI Lost my Top Retainers and my Bottom Retainers Were Improperly Made.
because the bottom ones were not made correctly, they put in a whiteish gel stuff that hardened and it filled that spot for a while. but that bit fell off and is cutting into my gums. should i just get my entire retainer set remade?
Tags:
2 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
DARnoc
+1
New retainers or NOT
It it difficult to not make retainers "properly" they may have had a week spot that required a repair. It is difficult to make a comfortable retainer that isn't to thick and one that is thin and strong. Sounds like your was maybe too thin and get a crack then a repair.
!) I would talk to you doc. Remind then that these are your original retainers(the first retainer is always the best retainer) and that at #? month you had to have them repair a crack.
If a...
more
Chesterfield Orthodontist
+1
Lost and ill-fitting retainers
There are so many different types of retainers post-orthodontic care, that it would be impossible to answer this question without seeing them both in and out of your mouth. My best advice is to see your orthodontist and get his advice.
You might also like...
Real Stories
I got braces yesterday and I can barley close my mouth, even without braces I had trouble...
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Comments (0)