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Is A Partially Broken Retainer Safe?

Hi, I actually have an orthodontic question. I had a permanent retainer on my top row of teeth. And my right side just broke. The left side is still attached, but its making eating rather difficult. I don t believe I will be able to see an orthodontist for a few days. Is there anything I can do? Can I possible remove some of it so its not hanging from my teeth?
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain permanent retainers are used to maintain the teeth in proper alignment and to prevent relapse of misalignment of teeth that were actually present before treatment..

In case if your retainer is broken, the pressure that it must be applying on your teeth is removed and in case if you do not get it repaired or replaced soon the teeth may start loosing alignment..

As of now you can remove some portion of retainer so that you can get the discomfort relieved but you should not delay and consult an Orthodontist and get evaluated and he can replace the retainers so that your treatment does not get in vain..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is A Partially Broken Retainer Safe?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain permanent retainers are used to maintain the teeth in proper alignment and to prevent relapse of misalignment of teeth that were actually present before treatment.. In case if your retainer is broken, the pressure that it must be applying on your teeth is removed and in case if you do not get it repaired or replaced soon the teeth may start loosing alignment.. As of now you can remove some portion of retainer so that you can get the discomfort relieved but you should not delay and consult an Orthodontist and get evaluated and he can replace the retainers so that your treatment does not get in vain.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.