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Will The Teeth Become Tight By Wearing Retainers For Long Hours?
I wear retainers at night to sleep, but I've never had braces it is just to keep my teeth from shifting any more. I hadn't worn them for about a month, which is ok because ive gone longer before, and last tuesday I decided I needed to wear them again. after I wore them I noticed my front two bottom teeth felt wiggly. we called the dentist on Monday to see what's up. he said that it is ok and that I need to wear my retainer 24 hours a day for about 2 weeks. it has been 4 days doing this, but my teeth seem to have gotten looser. I can see and feel the movement. is this bad? should I keep doing what the dentist said? will they tighten up again?
just so you know I am 15 years old, no periodontal disease, and I brush and floss regularly.
just so you know I am 15 years old, no periodontal disease, and I brush and floss regularly.
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Hiii,
I've gone through your concern. It is not to worry to feel some movement during orthodontic treatment. Just follow your dentist's instruction.
I've gone through your concern. It is not to worry to feel some movement during orthodontic treatment. Just follow your dentist's instruction.
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