Can I still wear my retainer with front teeth crowns?

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I had fixed braces a few years ago and then went on to wearing a retainer. I'm 18 now and when i was younger (before getting braces) both my top front teeth got seriously damaged. I have recently had crowns put in and i am worried to wear my retainer over them. I have left it off but I can see my teeth moving, am i still able to wear my retainer over my crowns or will it push them out? Many Thanks

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

You can try in your retainer. Chances are that it will no longer fit. If this is the case you really need to have a new retainer made. Depending on the type of retainer you have, your dentist may be able to adjust the fit to accommodate your new crowns. If you do nothing your teeth will continue to move.

Mehryar Ebrahimi, DDS · Answer

It is possible that your old retainer would not fit because you had some work done on your front teeth.

Barry Jason, DDS · Answer

Unfortunately, your old retainer was designed around the existing teeth at that time.  Since new crowns altered the shape (even if ever so slightly) a new retainer may be required if the old one can not be adjusted by your dentist or orthodontist.  Bring it in when you see your dentist, and don't wait since you noted that you are starting to feel shifting of your teeth.

Susan Hollinsworth, DDS (retired) · Answer

Yes, you most certainly need to continue wearing your retainer to keep the teeth in alignment. Did your dentist check the fit of the retainer after the new crowns were placed?Most likely you will need to see your orthodontist to adjust the retainer or possibly even to make you a new one so that the retainer fits properly with your new crowns.

Ana Brightleaf, DMD (retired) · Answer

A retainer can be worn over crowns. However, the retainer will probably not fit since the crowns have been made and the teeth are a different size. What needs to be done is to have a new retainer made that will hold the teeth in place and fit with your new crowns.

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