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A 19-year-old female asked:

I usually wear a retainer at night on the bottom of top of my mouth, how long after wisdom teeth removal until it is safe to start wearing them again?

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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered

Orthodontics 55 years experience

Sooner is better: As soon as it is comfortable to do so.

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Dr. Keith Hollanderanswered

Dentistry 38 years experience

Your comfort: When you can wear it comfortably then your can restart wearing it. Disinfect it prior to beginning to use it.

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