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Retainer shifted my teeth.
I got my braces off about 4 months ago, I had to wear a permanent retainer on the bottom and and a take out retainer on the top. I was told to wear my retainer 24/7 besides eating and brushing my teeth for two months. When I went back my Orthadontist said everything was fine and told me that I had to only wear my retainer at night. I always wore it at night, never forgot, but then front teeth began to shift. After I noticed I went to the Orthadontist today, he fixed my retainer and said that I have to wear it full time for 2 weeks, but it hurt so much and it actually pushed my front teeth back behind the others. I dont know if I should take it out or leave it in...
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You should definitely call your orthodontist- he probably adjusted the retainer too much. See if you can make an appointment and go in soon.. let him know what your concerns are, and that you feel your teeth have been pushed back even further. He will either re-adjust your retainer, or have a new one made for you. It is not the case that he doesn't know what he's doing-- there is no way for him to know how much pain you're in or how badly the retainer fits, unless you tell him. This time, let your concerns be known, and when you try on the newly adjusted retainer the next time, definitely be picky and let your ortho know if it still feels painful/too tight. Keep in mind though, that it will feel tight and uncomfortable in the beginning, as your teeth have shifted a bit. Just remember to keep letting your orthodontist know how your retainer feels, every time he adjusts it.
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you should sue the dentist :] they messed up your teeth!
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