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Retainer
Retainers are orthodontic appliances designed to minimize changes over time in your nice orthodontic result that you and your orthodontist have worked so hard for. Wear them as long as you care.
Dr. Gary Chapman reviewed this
37 year experience in Dentistry - Orthodontics
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A 23-year old female asked:
Retainer pain help?
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A 46-year old asked:
How can I file my retainers?
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A 36-year old asked:
When can I take off my retainer?
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A 35-year old asked:
Will wearing a year old retainer work ?
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A 37-year old asked:
Essix/clear retainer bite, what is this?
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A female asked:
Can you smoke with a spring retainer in?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can I fix retainer that won't fit properly?
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A female asked:
Why is my spring retainer loose after 3 days?
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A 35-year old female asked:
What are the effects if using a fake retainer?
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A 41-year old asked:
I didn't get a bottom retainer, is this normal?
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A 36-year old asked:
Will start to gag when I first get my retainer?
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A 48-year old asked:
I was wondering is it okay to overwear my retainer?
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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 45-year old asked:
Broken permanent bottom retainer. What should I do?
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A 45-year old asked:
How long does it usually take to get new retainers?
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A female asked:
Which is better- a clear retainer or metal retainer?
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A 39-year old asked:
Edges of my retainer are a bit sharp. Can I file them?
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A 36-year old asked:
Would my retainer fit after not wearing it for a year?
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A 37-year old asked:
I wanted to know when can I stop wearing my retainers?
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A member asked:
How have retainers improved since it was first created?
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A 41-year old asked:
How much does it cost for the whole process of a new retainer?
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A 34-year old asked:
The bottom of my retainer is sharp, is there any way i can dull it?
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A 37-year old asked:
I'm wondering how long is it going to take to get used to retainers?
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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 39-year old asked:
How can I go get another retainer after losing mine a couple months ago?
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A 31-year old asked:
Should i be worried that I have not worn my retainers properly in a while?
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A 47-year old asked:
Please tell me what type of retainer are there and what are they used for?
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A 46-year old asked:
My bottom retainer doesn't fit 'perfectly', is it supposed to be like that?
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A 41-year old asked:
At what age is typical for a child to begin wearing a retainer, and what does one cost?
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