I have one of those permanent wire retainers behind the bottom front row of my teeth. I feel like there's something stuck in the middle of it. I tried taking it out with floss and even a toothpick, but I can't get it out. I have no idea how long it's been there... but I just now noticed it.
Does anybody else have this problem?
And I could've sworn that my orthodontist said this retainer would be moved when I'm 18. But then again, I was only 12... so I probably don't remember right. I had it put on right after I my braces were taken off.
Is this retainer supposed to be in my mouth forever? My teeth are straight, and I really don't think it will move and get crooked again if I DON'T have a retainer... I don't know anybody else who has a permanent wire retainer like I do...
2006-11-16 18:42:02 · 3 answers · asked by ( Kelly ) 7 in Health ➔ Dental
yes it's meant to be permanent, or your will get relapse with your teeth. as to what you have stuck there? it could be tartar. that's the number one spot for it to form. all tartar is is plaque that hardens with the minerals in your saliva. you have two big saliva ducts that come from under your tongue, so those teeth will usually grow it faster especially with the retainer there. so the short story is get your teeth checked out by your dentist, and get the hygienist to clean them for you.
2006-11-16 18:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Toothfairy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Relax, if you can't do anything about it there is no point in worrying. Just wait till monday and go back to your dentist to get it refixed. It might have been placed a little loose in the first place.
2016-05-21 22:12:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET SUPERFLOSS AT THE PHARMACY. IT REALLY WILL MAKE FLOSSING A BREEZE HAVING A WIRE RETAINER.
2006-11-16 19:07:30 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋