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I was flossing my bottom teeth. when i pulled up to remove the floss from between my teeth, i felt the permanent retainer that is on the back of my teeth pull up. now i'm having pain and pressure. the floss is still stuck between my teeth?

Q: i was flossing my bottom teeth. when i pulled up to remove the floss from between my teeth, i felt the permanent retainer that is on the back of my teeth pull up. now i'm having pain and pressure. the floss is still stuck between my teeth?

: You should see your orthodontist for a quick check.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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You should see your orthodontist for a quick check.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2023

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Sounds like you need to visit your dentist or orthodontist.

Answered 1/16/2023

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Return immediately to the practitioner who placed the appliance. A loose retainer, acting as a lever, can destabilze the teeth to which it is still attached.

Answered 1/26/2023

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A member asked:

I was flossing my bottom teeth. when i pulled up to remove the floss from between my teeth, i felt the permanent retainer that is on the back of my teeth pull up. now i'm having pain and pressure. the floss is still stuck between my teeth?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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