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Should One Wear Orthodontic Retainer In The Morning?

Hi, I\'m currently newly in retainers (2.5days) (essix daytime and hawley nighttime for 22 hours/day) and after taking out my essix retainer my two front teeth are uneven, one longer than the other. I noticed after sleeping in my hawley that they evened out again, but when I wear my essix in the daytime again one tooth gets longer than the other. Upon inspection it seems that there's a slight bump in the tooth that appears to be going back up into my gums, as if it's being forced up and uneven with my other one.

My question is: Should I keep wearing the essix during the daytime anyway? Or should I wear my hawley full time until I can get into my ortho office? I'm really worried - I was so happy with how my teeth turned out and now I'm worried they'll be damaged before I get into my ortho for inspection.

Background: 26 year old and was braced for 17 months to correct alignment (had gap between two front teeth and some rotation) and deep bite.

Thanks!
posted on Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain there is a possibility that the forces applied by essix retainer has led to uneven movement of the teeth and you should immediately consult your treating Orthodontist and get evaluated so that he can do appropriate adjustments in the retainer leading to proper movement of the teeth..
You should also get evaluated for the bump that is forming over the gums as it can be either due to infection or due to irregular movement of teeth..
Wear both the retainers as advised to you by the dentist and do not wear according to your convenience.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Should One Wear Orthodontic Retainer In The Morning?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain there is a possibility that the forces applied by essix retainer has led to uneven movement of the teeth and you should immediately consult your treating Orthodontist and get evaluated so that he can do appropriate adjustments in the retainer leading to proper movement of the teeth.. You should also get evaluated for the bump that is forming over the gums as it can be either due to infection or due to irregular movement of teeth.. Wear both the retainers as advised to you by the dentist and do not wear according to your convenience. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..