I wore braces for two years. Last june my dentist took them off and gave me a retainer. A clear one. I forgot to wear it for the past two months and last night I did and it hurt like hell. Like seriously as if I had a surgery in my mouth. And when I woke up in the morning, my upper retainer was on the floor so I suppose it was kind of loose because of my teeth's shape. Should I go see my dentist?
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January 16, 2018
Answer: My Retainer Hurts Like Hell! Is This Normal?
There are many variations of “perfect teeth”. There is an art and a science that must be considered when deciding on the validity of that quote. In dentistry there are guidelines that are taught which define the ideal occlusion. Because all of us have different shapes and sizes of teeth, “pe...
The teeth do appear inwardly tipped, especially the cuspids. It may be an option to orthodontically "torque" the upper and lower teeth out. This is not a quick movement and would require additional time in braces. For some patients it is helpful to first broaden the smile and then...
A good oral exam and x-rays can make sure that the bone and no extra teeth are present.
The Dr will plan the best treatment for you. You might want to explore invisalign .
it looks like about 12 to 18 months of trays for you and will also help as a retainer when finished. You also...
