Question 1

what to do if i didn't get a bottom retainer?

Accepted Answer

Re treatment : I'm assuming your lower front teeth crowded or recrowded. Unfortunately it's too late for retainers. Check out Aligners at your local orthodontist.

Question 2

i didn't get a bottom retainer, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Ask Orthodontist: Ask your orthodontic specialist.  Everyone's different.  Often patients will be provided with removable upper retainer and fixed lower retainer, or both upper and lower removable retainers.

Question 3

will start to gag when i first get my retainer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: But even if you do, your body will soon get used to the feeling of having the retainer and those gagging sensations will go away.

Put your new retainer in and make sure to take lots of deep, slow breaths and tell yourself it is ok.  Your brain can help you with this.

Question 4

how long does it usually take to get new retainers?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some orthodontist make certain types of retainers in-house so they can get them for you the same day. Others require outside lab services, so they can take 2 to 3 weeks. Call your orthodontist and inquire.

Question 5

i'm wondering how long is it going to take to get used to retainers?

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Not long: When worn exactly as directed, a few days (teens) to a few weeks (adults).  The more retainers are worn, the less time the retainers are out of the mouth, the less destabilization of the treatment result, the sooner the patient gets used to them.  Look for reasons to put retainers in rather than excuses to take them out.  If you feel there are "fit" problems, call your orthodontic specialist now.

Question 6

how can i go get another retainer after losing mine a couple months ago?

Accepted Answer

Replace retainer?: Of course.  Retention is an important phase of your orthodontic treatment.  Expect to pay a fee for the new retainer because lab costs are significant for the doctor.

Question 7

i am currently having a pair of retainers being made for me. it takes 1 week and in wondering if by the time i get the retainers , will it still fit?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, otherwise the orthodontist would have had them made quicker.

Question 8

how can i get the smell out of retainers?

Accepted Answer

Retainer Cleaner: Regular brushing of the retainer with toothpaste helps, but a professional retainer cleaner can be helpful too. Ask you orthodontist which product they recommend. They usually have samples for you to try and determine if you like it prior to purchasing a product. In a pinch, hydrogen perioxide can be used to clean them by soaking them in a cup of it.  Always rinse and brush them after soaking.

Question 9

i lost my retainer. how can i get a new one?

Accepted Answer

Talk to dentist: Go to the dentist and explain what happened. He/she will be happy to make you a new one.

Question 10

need help to get rid of stains from retainers!

Accepted Answer

See Orthodontist: Retainers should not cause tooth discoloration.  Please see the Orthodontist that fabricated the retainer.  Your General Dentist may be called upon to do cleaning, whitening, or restorations if the integrity of your tooth enamel has been compromised.

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