Metal wire behind lower front teeth.

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I had my attachments removed today for Invisalign. Now my doctor put a piece of wire behind my teeth and my tongue is cut and bleeding from the wire. Can I have the wire removed and just use retainer?

Joel Klasfeld, DDS · Answer

A fixed lower retainer is not the solution for everyone.  Yes, it is possible to remove the fixed wire and replace with a removable retainer.

Michael J. Solly, DDS · Answer

yes you can. You used Invisalign to get them straight. Why not continue with an aligner to keep them that way.  Invisalign makes a permanent retainer called a vivera retainer.  It is a little sturdier than your last tray but is designed to hold up longer.  And you will be eligle for reduced cost aligners if you have to re do the Invisalign due to relapse.  The bonded lingual is the most predictable retainer but it is hard to clean around can be irritating if not properly smoothed when placed.

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