My retainer doesn't fit as well?!
Question:
My retainer doesn't fit as well?
I got my braces off on May 30. I had to wear my retainer 24/7 for 4 days and then only nights after that. I lost my retainer for 3 days. now my retainer doesnt fit as well, it goes over my teeth and everything but it doesnt fit as well. Is that becuz im gums have gone down in size or what?
Answers:
You should wear it 24/7 until it fits normally again, and wear it for at least a week after that full time. After about a week of full time wear you can go back to just night wear. It will be tight for awhile but your teeth will shift back, give it a few days. If you have serious doubts about the fit, call your orthodontist for him to check it. And yes, as mentioned above, you may want to discuss a "permanent retainer" being placed. There is not a chance of losing or misplacing it again that way. Good luck!