Orthodontist treatment?!

Orthodontist treatment?

I had Orthodontist threatment when I was about 12 or 13. Then at the end of my treatment he stongly glued/cemented a piece of metal to the back of my teeth. When should this come out? Do you know what metal is usually used for this? It has kept my teeth in place but I haven't been to the dentist in years because I haven't been able to afford it. Im 20 now and it's been in a long time and it really annoys me when I floss my teeth because I can't do the bottom teeth because of this piece of metal. Any advise anyone?

Thanks

This is called a bonded retainer. I have two of them. They are intended to be permanent. Only people who take excellent care of their teeth should have them because plaque does tend to form in the spaces you can't reach and also food. It is, however, pretty easy to floss them. You need a packet of Floss Threaders. You can buy at the pharmacy in the dental section. It's a thin plastic loop you thread like a needle with floss then thread it between your teeth. Easy!

Right now, however, you probably have quite a build up which could be causing you decay between your teeth. You really need a professional dental cleaning. If you have a dental school in your city you can get quality care there for cheap.