Ok so, I got my braces off yesterday(yay!!)) And at first, my retainers felt fine, of course pressure but fine. Today, I noticed how sensitive my lower gum was but thought that it was agitated from the retainer. When I took off my lower retainer, I noticed my gum was bleeding and had bled earlier in the day too. Again, same thing tonight..
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The only way to correct this problem is to go back into braces or Invisalign to return your teeth to their previous position. This isn't a warranty situation so you can visit another orthodontist for your treatment. You will then need to wear your retainer indefinately if you don't want...
Make sure you seek out multiple opinions before agreeing to do any jaw surgery/orthodontic treatment. It is likely your problem can be resolved without any surgery at all. Dr. Mew in the UK is a great resource for tracking down a doctor who can quite possibly resolve your case without...
Dear notenoughsleep,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self. I will do my best to answer your question with the information provided.I highly recommend getting some sleep after you read this! ;) Concerning your lost retainer, I do recommend making an appointment with your...
