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Can i glue my plastic retainer back together
A 47-year-old female asked:

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
No: A retainer, if worn as directed, prevents tooth movement. Clear plastic tray retainers are not really adjustable. Your teeth may have to be realigne... Read More
1.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Felicia Mataanswered
Cosmetic Dentistry 26 years experience
Retainer: If the relapse is merely mild, there's a chance that your retainer will still be effective. See your dentist because it is hard to give any recommend... Read More
1.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Teeth need to be moved slowly as to not damage the supporting bone. About . 25 mm per two weeks should be no problem.
Reviewed Apr 15, 2022

Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
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Answered Apr 14, 2022

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Teeth have to be retained 24/7 for a full year to achieve maximum stability. Part time retention after the year is then necessary to maintain. Stabili... Read More
Answered Apr 18, 2022
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Joshua Battanswered
Emergency Medicine 10 years experience
Retainer Cleaning: Here are a few simple ways to clean your retainer:
1. Rinse with water and apply friction with your fingers
2. Use your toothbrush, water and paste... Read More
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Nathaniel Chananswered
21 years experience
Rinse, brush often: You should brush your retainer every time you brush your teeth. You should try to rinse or brush your retainer every time you eat. If there is build u... Read More
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Howard Spectoranswered
Orthodontics 41 years experience
Cleaning retainers: The best way to clean your orthodontic retainer is with a cleanser designated specifically for that purpose. There are several "over-the-counter" pro... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Crystal Twynhamanswered
General surgery, Breast Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Bariatric (weight loss) surgery, Endocrine surgery, Minimally invasive surgery 34 years experience
Sure .... but why?: Unless you are having ear surgery, there should be no problem with wearing a plastic retainer, for whatever reason, during surgery. If it has metal c... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:

Dr. Medina Daduriananswered
31 years experience
Once damaged, change: Once a clear aligner is damaged it need to be replace. They are not providing the treatment intended anymore.
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. Sandra Eleczkoanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Retainer: all your orthodontist ASAP and get your retainer replaced. Your teeth can shift or relapse if you wait.
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 41 years experience
Moving teeth using plastic aligners is better accomplished when being treated by a dentist. Orthodontics is not a DIY endeavour. Yes, plastic aligners... Read More
Reviewed Sep 12, 2021
A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Need adjustment: Retainers should fit well without denture adhesive. If they are not fitting properly, they are not working properly. Please return to your orthodont... Read More
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:

Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 46 years experience
No Essix: Your Essix cannot be used for othodontic tooth movement. If you have tooth movement, your Essix would have to be remade. Or your dentist might be able... Read More
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old member asked:

Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 54 years experience
Cleaning retainers: Gently rinse w water every time you remove them. 2x/day gently wash w soap/water. Rinse thoroughly before reinserting. 1x/day place in a small bowl, c... Read More
45 viewsAnswered Sep 12, 2020
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