Is it possible to be allergic to a retainer?

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Is it to late to where my retainer?

Okay so about a year ago I got my braces removed. The orthodontist did not make me a retainer. So I had to wait about a month until I could get it. During that month my 2 front teeth shifted apart. Just a little. My orthodontist finally gave me the retainer and told me to wear the Retainer, he said it would close the gap. I wore the retainer for 2 days and my teeth really hurt. So I took it out. I then lost my retainer. I have not been wearing it for a whole year. The gap has gotten bigger. I want...

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i have the same problem, yeah i think it is to late to start wearing it again because the retainer wont...

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Is it possible for teeth to shift with a permanent retainer?

I had my braces on for 3 1/2 years and I just got them off a week ago. I was given a removable retainer for the top and a permanent retainer on the bottom. I am wearing my top retainer 24/7, like they told me to for the first 8 weeks and everything is...

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They probably are moving. I bet the bonding breaks. It will be obvious. You will feel pieces break off...

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Possible dental retainer issue?

I got braces and a retainer on Friday, and after looking at pictures of retainer's online, I believe my retainer has been made wrong. For instance, http://www.allanandmulgreworthodontics.c… The retainer in this picture has the area around the...

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From what you are describing it sounds like your retainer has a bite pad. There are many different retainer...

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6 months without a retainer. Possible to get a new one and shift them back?

So I lost my retainer about 6 months back, give or take. My teeth haven't shifted IMMENSELY, but enough to the point where it's noticeable and bugs the hell out of me. I rub my teeth my tongue every day and constantly pick at the one tooth that's protruded...

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I'm not sure it would make them shift back I actually really doubt it, but you could at least stop them...

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I think I'm allergic to my fixed retainer?

My neck always turns green if I wear a metal necklace, and I've been told this indicates that I have an allergy to nickel. If I'm allergic to nickel, is it possible that I'm also allergic to my fixed retainer, which is likely made of stainless steel...

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Yes! This is totally possible. I also have a nickel allergy and I have the same issues as yourself....

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Is it possible to have a retainer switched for little to no cost?

Is there anyway I can have my retainers switched with a new pair? Or is that out of the question I would have to buy a new one...I recently got a new Essex retainer and I am completely unsatisfied with it...its the worst ever...its nasy and it breaks...

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Im guessing that you would have too, unless insurance or something covers it.

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Is it possible to move teeth with your retainer?

I had my braces on for about two years and then got a permanent bottom and removable retainer on top. I only wear my retainer at night when I was supposed to wear it all day for six months. Is it possible that if I wear my retainer for a while my teeth...

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retainers don't move your teeth, they keep them from moving.

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Allergic to retainer cleaner?

A few nights ago I used 'retainer brite' to clean my retainers for the first time, and saw on the back of the box that it 'contains persulfate which is a known allergen'. I've always been worried about having a severe allergic reaction to something so...

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Most people are NOT allergic to persulfate or Retainer Brite. The FDA had to put those warnings on the...

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Is it possible to swallow a bottom retainer?

right before i went to bed i put both of my retainers in my mouth and went to bed and i woke up at around 4 in the morning and i only had my top retainer in and my bottom one was missing . i searched all over my room in every possible spot at least ...

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Possible though I do find it hard to believe. You would have felt like you were choking and that should...

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Is it possible to wear a retainer after having dental implants or gum grafts?

It didn't occur to me to ask this question when I was at the dentist the other day, because I simply couldn't remember to ask everything. I had a ton of questions for him already, and I went for my initial consultation, x-rays, etc. I was deemed a candidate...

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Absolutely.Yes,you can but take care of the implant too that your retainer will not not push too much...

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