Sacramento, CA
A 54-year-old female asked:
I wear a retainer awaiting implant. can this cause tooth pain and nerve pain on bottom teeth and cause them to shift?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Ask your dentist: It seems that you are in treatment ad that office is the best source of guidance on your dental care. Call them ASAP - it might help insure the best total procedure outcome!
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Yes: Yes, if not constructed properly.
See the dentist who made the "retainer" for assessment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Oct 15, 2017
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