2007-02-10 11:00:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
A retainer is just as it's named, it retains or holds a position, teeth in this case. Sorry but you might need orthodontics to close spaces, check out Invisalign or ask your dentist for his advise to correct this problem. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
2007-02-10 11:25:02 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A retainer can or braces can. Depending on your age and which teeth were extracted there are many different options to ways to close the gaps. If it was a permanent tooth that was extracted and is wasn't for spacing issues you might want to look at the possibility of an implant. Check with your dentist.
2007-02-10 19:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by flutterby 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Braces might work, but you would have to talk to your dentist/orthodontist. A retainer would not work, however. Retainers are used to retain the teeth's positions, not move them. Thus the name... retainer.
2007-02-10 19:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by Allison E 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Possibly, but consult an orthodontist for options. A retainer has limits.
2007-02-10 19:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-02-10 19:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋