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Fixed retainer re-glued now teeth have moved and there are spaces! Will I have to redo my treatment?

chilaApr 28, 2018
I finished my invisalign treatment & had fixed retainers placed on my lower teeth, two months ago. Just the other day, the glue on the wire came off one tooth! the following day, I had an appointment at my orthodontics office and a hygienist replaced the glue...now after a couple of days, I am noticing spaces between these teeth that weren't there before! I am so upset about this...is it because the wire was tweaked when it was re-glued? Will I have to do treatment again to fix these spaces?

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Dr. Benjamin J. Taylor, DMD
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Answered on May 1, 2018
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Benjamin J. Taylor, DMD

The answer to this really does depend on the exact treatment plan and the specific teeth you are referring too. This is hard to say without a picture but to be on the safe side I would recommend having the button replaced before wearing any of the bands. 

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Benjamin J. Taylor, DMD

If you have having any pain with the retainers I would recommend to not wear them until the dentist takes a look. It sounds like it may be impinging on your gums and should be relieved to make it more comfortable. There is also a chance that this may have been like this before and now...

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Navid Zamani, DMD

Hi, thanks for sending your pictures and question. There appears to be significant gaps on your aligners. You need to visit with your provider. All the best.

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