After getting a fractured tooth bonded can you still wear your retainer?

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I got my tooth bonded because it was fractured and I had my retainer but it was too tight and I tried to take it out and my tooth came out on the retainer. So I went back and got it bonded again and got new retainer but I'm nervous it's going to come out again can you give me some options that will be more permanent.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:
Unfortunately without photos it is difficult to give you accurate advice.  Please post pictures.  Generally if the retainer is not too tight the tooth should not be effected if everyday biting pressure is ok on the tooth.
Best,
Dr. Maddahi

Gary Michaelson, DDS (retired) · Answer

HI there,
There are several options for retainers. Sounds like you have a clear removable retainer and I'm assuming it's for the top teeth and one of your top front teeth broke and was bonded. A new retainer was the way to go and if the bonding is secure, a well fitting removable retainer should not affect your new bonding. That being said sometimes it's possible to have a fixed retainer (small wire or braid) placed behind several of your upper teeth which is bonded in place and used instead of the removable. That is very common on the lower teeth but not as much on the upper due to bite issues with biting on the wire and it coming loose or breaking. Your dentist should be able to tell if there is enough room to consider placing a fixed wire retainer there.

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