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I have both upper and lower permanent retainers placed yesterday. the lower one cut my tongue and i'm bleeding. should i be worried?
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Return ASAP: The tissue inside mouth is delicate ; easily damaged. The good news is once the offending cause is removed, it heals rapidly! it is likely that your retainer has minor but pointy edge somewhere. Please return to your dentist asap. Once the retainer is adjusted you should feel better almost right away. This type of imperfection in retainer is hardly visible, and post-insert adjustments are common.
Answered 9/26/2016
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Retainers can: Need adjustments. Contact your orthodontist to get in for an adjustment. Asap most will get you in the same day - it takes a few minutes. No sense suffering. Waiting will not help, so call right away. Hope this helps.
Answered 11/27/2013
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