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A member asked:
Is it safe to wear retainer when you have dentures?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
That depends: I presume you are talking about a mouthguard, not an orthodontic retainer. If you have a well fitting partial denture and you have a custom mouthguard made to properly fit with it, the answe is yes. I would not wear an over the counter mouthguard. If you have a full denture then no do not wear them together. Instead take out the denture and have a mouthguard made that fits without the denture.
Answered 5/12/2017
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Confused: If you have a retainer to hold teeth in place, why are you wearing a denture?
Answered 5/12/2017
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What?: People with dentures have no teeth. Retainers are only for teeth.
Answered 5/12/2017
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Retainer/denture: Retainer keeps natural teeth from shifting. Denture replaces missing teeth. See a Dentist for examination and questions about wearing specific appliances. Know that OTC appliances cost very little, and are worth what you pay for them.
Answered 5/18/2017
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