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A member asked:
I have has my a wire behind my 6 bottom teeth post braces for about 7 years and all of a sudden it is hugely painful. what could be the cause?
11 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Dental evaluation: wire may be broken or shifted. Get to a dentist ASAP.
Answered 10/10/2014
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Many things...: Gingivitis, non-vital teeth, grinding just to name a few... but these are all guesses. You want definitive answers, and you can't get that over the internet. Call a local dentist for an appointment.
Answered 10/8/2014
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Lever or cavity: Sounds like your Orthodontist placed a fixed retainer behind your bottom front teeth. They don't last forever, needing to be periodically rebonded or replaced. If it has partially loosened it can be acting like a lever trying to displace teeth. Or you may have cavity under displaced area. Best to return to the Orthodontist that placed the 3to3 retainer.
Answered 10/8/2014
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Shifting: teeth may be shifting or something may have shifted the appliance to cause you discomfort. I would go see an orthodontist to discuss with them. You may wish to ask them about getting an essix retainer instead.
Answered 11/20/2014
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Get help!: you may have bent the wire or got something stuck under it. A fixed retainer will not last forever and needs to be checked regularly. Get to a dentist ASAP and get it fixed.
Answered 4/25/2015
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The simple solution: See a dentist for dental pain evaluation, x-rays and dental treatment.
Answered 2/17/2015
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