Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underSmile Makeover q&a

I have pressure on one tooth after getting a new clear retainer. Any suggestions?

Annie.VOct 20, 2014
Hi, Last month, my clear retainer has a crack on my RIGHT lateral incisor. The Orthodontist made a new one for me. However, when I tried it on, I felt a pressure on my LEFT central incisor. That night, the pressure is gone, but when I snapped back the old one, I felt a pressure on the RIGHT central incisor. Did the new one move my teeth around ? Should I come back to the office to make a new one? If yes, should I stay with my old retainer while waiting for a new one? Thanks,

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Scott LeSueur, DDS
Dentist
Answered on Oct 21, 2014
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired)
Dentist
Answered on Oct 21, 2014
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Smile Makeover Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Aria Irvani, DDS

One of three possibilities:1- The area is still healing 2- There is a fractured root3- There is still residual infection in the canalI would avoid any new crowns until you are symptom free. Hope this helps.

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Sue Wendling, DMD (retired)

The real problem appears to be that your lower jaw is retruded. You need what is called a neuromuscular dentist. Ideally, your palate(upper jaw) would be expanded with a functional removable appliance and then your lower jaw could actually be positioned more forward with restorations like crowns...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Michael Ayzin, DDS

Thank you for your question. Sounds to me like you would like to have more uniform smile. If so, there really 3 choices. Recontour the edges of the canines a little more, use composite material to add to the teeth and, last but not the least, porcelain veneers, which can change not only the...

+4 answers
See all Smile Makeover Q&A
See more Smile Makeover Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE SMILE MAKEOVER GUIDE →