Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Edges of my retainer are a bit sharp. can i file them?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
I wouldn't: See the dentist/orthodontist or whoever treated you with it to do the filing or whatever manipulation needed.
Answered 3/11/2023
5.8k views
Thank
Use an emery board: Use of an emery board (finger nail file) will accomplish removal of a sharp spot and not do any damage to the retainer. This assumes you can determine the offensive area. If unsure, consult your orthodontist.
Answered 9/27/2018
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
The bottom of my retainer is sharp, is there any way i can dull it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
The edge of non-sharp, metal-less retainer is bothering my tongue. Please help?
Is it possible for my retainer to make my tooth loose...? To the point that they fall out. Right now they're just a little bit loose, nothing outragou
My bottom teeth have moved a little bit. Would my dentist be able to make a new retainer to fix it?
Hi doc, I got my braces removed last year in November but now its still i have a front tooth that it still loose. It was alway loose, even when i got my I got my braces off, I had to wait a week for retainers, and that tooth already moved a bit?
I wore my retainers last night after some time of not wearing them & while the top retainer fits great, the bottom one is a bit tight. I wore it through the night and my gums are swollen but not painful today. Is this normal? Should I continue wear?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
