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retainer trouble
I just got my braces off, and I have the retainer for my top and bottom teeth with wires. I've been wearing them when my orthodontist told me to, but tonight (3rd night) it feels different when I put it in. It kind of hurts one of my upper left teeth, and I'm terrified that I put it in wrong and that all my teeth will move! How can I be sure that I put it in right? Is it normal for my teeth to hurt a little when I put it in? I tried taking it out and putting it back in 5 times, but there's just no way for me to tell. Help!!
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Yes, retainers hurt, especially when you just get them. I remember mine used to ache quite a bit.
To be honest, there's not really a wrong way to put them in. Did your orthodontist not put them in for you or show you/tell you what to expect?
If you think you're doing it wrong, just see your orthodontist again. Or if you think they're fitting your teeth wrong, make another appointment. I remember my retainer came loose once and needed a few tweeks.
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