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A 35-year old asked:
Why isn't my orthodontic retainer working?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Do orthodontists always prescribe bonded orthodontic retainer? My family member wasn't prescribed one?
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Could smoking cigarettes damage an orthodontic retainer?
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A 48-year old asked:
Could my orthodontic retainer work as a bite guard to protect against nighttime teeth grinding?
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A 43-year old male asked:
Accidently inhaled several deep breaths of isopropyl alcohol when getting orthodontic retainer mold. Have i killed brain cells? What damage was done?
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A 32-year old asked:
My orthodontic plastic retainer seems to be damaged, due to teeth grinding. What should I do?
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A 35-year old asked:
How to fix underbite with plates and elastics and retainer orthodontic treatment?
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A 34-year old asked:
Could orthodontic cement be able to stick on brace brackets onto retainers?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Does removing a parament retainer remove any enamel? I believe my orthodontics used a diamond-coated bur to remove the cement. Should I be concerned?
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A 39-year old asked:
What to do if i lost my retainer 6 mnts ago n hvnt been to the orthodontic ever since. My teeth hve moved can I get new ones?
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A 37-year old asked:
Essix/clear retainer bite, what is this?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can I fix retainer that won't fit properly?
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A 40-year old asked:
I have a nonremovable retainer, how can I clean it?
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: retainer?
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A 38-year old asked:
I have a retainer and the pain is so unbearable. Help or suggestions?
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A 47-year old asked:
Do retainers have any effect on tmj?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it ok to wear a retainer while sick?
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A 45-year old asked:
Should i wash my retainers in really cold water?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is it possible to have a reaction to a removable retainer?
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A 32-year old asked:
Which things should you eat and not eat with permanent retainers?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Best way to disinfect retainers if allergic to persulfates in efferdent?
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A 44-year old asked:
How to know if i need a retainer or braces?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Can retainers be sterilized in an autoclave?
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A 40-year old asked:
I have brown stains on tooth from retainers?
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A 32-year old asked:
My retainers made my gums turn white. Is this normal?
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A 32-year old asked:
Is it possible for mouthguards to work as a retainers?
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A 39-year old asked:
I swallowed my permanent retainer. Should i be worried?
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A 45-year old asked:
Will a retainer hold my loose tooth?
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A 40-year old asked:
Could retainers make your gums bleed?
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A 37-year old asked:
How often should I clean dental retainers?
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