My permanent retainer??!
Question: In July my permanent retainer was put in. In Early September one of my teeth broke loose from the glue. Then another one did. Then it began feeling uncomfortable because my teeth were trying to move, since they werent connected to anything. I ended having to take the retainer off, and My mom took FOREVER to schedule an appointment with a dentist. Actually my appointment was last week, and we didnt end up going because of some problem. Anywho, one of my bottom teeth is crooked now. and I dont know what to do. I dont think connecting the retainer at this point will help. If anything Im going to have to get braces put back on in order to straighten it again.
Now with the question(srry I tend to ramble), Have any of you had trouble with your retainers(whether it be the permanent ones or the ones for the upper teeth)? If so what did u do about it and what do you think I should do about my issue?
thnx!
Answers: In July my permanent retainer was put in. In Early September one of my teeth broke loose from the glue. Then another one did. Then it began feeling uncomfortable because my teeth were trying to move, since they werent connected to anything. I ended having to take the retainer off, and My mom took FOREVER to schedule an appointment with a dentist. Actually my appointment was last week, and we didnt end up going because of some problem. Anywho, one of my bottom teeth is crooked now. and I dont know what to do. I dont think connecting the retainer at this point will help. If anything Im going to have to get braces put back on in order to straighten it again.
Now with the question(srry I tend to ramble), Have any of you had trouble with your retainers(whether it be the permanent ones or the ones for the upper teeth)? If so what did u do about it and what do you think I should do about my issue?
thnx!
The orthodontist is going to need to assess just how much movement there has been. Since there isn't just one way to fix any problem, he will present you with your options. These could include: short-term braces followed by a new bonded retainer, a spring retainer with thumb screws, interproximal reduction, and/or Invisalign.
So you see, the answer isn't quite that simple, especially without seeing how much space has been lost, how severe the rotations are, and how the roots are positioned.
You really should try to find an orthodontist who is in a convenient location for you. Being able to keep appointments properly will speed up the whole process for all of you.