Why does my retainer not fit on one side?
Over time, it’s possible that your retainer may stop fitting properly. Usually, this means the retainer has become distorted or misshapen, or that your teeth have shifted, likely due to irregular retainer use. If this happens, you can schedule a visit with your orthodontist for a retainer appointment.
Should retainers touch teeth?
A glued-in retainer does not touch or hold the back teeth because is not possible to have a wire go around the entire mouth. Thus, the back teeth may possibly move over time.
Can I force my old retainers to fit?
Never try to force your old retainer in your mouth. This can not only damage your retainer, but damage your smile too. If you have to exert any force to fit your retainer, see your orthodontist first and do not put it in your mouth.
Should I wear my retainer if its tight?
As long as your retainer doesn’t hurt and still fits over your teeth, you can wear it – even if it feels tight. Your teeth may have slightly shifted, and you may need to wear your retainer longer each day to prevent your teeth from moving.
Should my bottom teeth touch my top retainer?
It can warp if exposed to heat. It tends to become discolored (and more visible) over time. Top and bottom teeth don’t touch naturally with this type of retainer.
Can you bite down on your retainer?
Your retainers should be worn full-time except for eating and drinking for the first 2 weeks after fitting. The retainers should then be worn 10 hours a day, most patients wear them at night. Please seat your retainer by pressing with your fingers. DO NOT bite into position as this will crack/break your retainer.
Is it too late to start wearing my retainer again?
If you stopped wearing your retainer for a substantial amount of time, you shouldn’t just attempt to start wearing it again. Your teeth may have already started to shift back towards their original positions, and if you try to force your retainer in, you could hurt yourself.
Can I still wear my retainer if my teeth have shifted?
The answer is no, using an old retainer to correct shifted teeth is not a good idea. Retainers are not designed to shift your teeth, rather they are meant to hold them in place.
How should a retainer feel?
We expect retainers might feel snug at first, but they will surely loosen up the same way that a new pair of slip-on shoes loosen up with wear. If a retainer doesn’t fit right when first delivered, we will either remake it or change the kind of retainer completely.
Should your top and bottom teeth align?
FROM THE FRONT: your upper front teeth should fall in front of your lower teeth (toward your lip), and should overlap them by about 2 mm. Upper and lower front teeth should hit lightly. FROM THE TOP (OR BOTTOM): The back teeth should be upright, NOT tipped toward the cheek or tongue.
Are front teeth supposed to touch?
At no time, even when you’re eating, should any of these teeth touch each other. Think about it, when you bite off your food or you’re chewing, the teeth themselves are not touching each other, they are simply masticating the food. That leaves the rest of the time in your life.
Can you kiss with a permanent retainer?
Answer: Not a problem for the activities you describe. The strength means the little bumps of adhesive are very small and very smooth so they are barley noticed by the patient.