ive got a gap, i'll admit i didnt wear it properly at first because it was reeli loose, i was supposed to wear it 24/7 unless i was eating but i only wore it on a night. now the gap wont go, my dentist said to wear it full time again but it hurts after a while and is still loose, he said if i wear it it will get itghter but it isnt and i have to go back next week to have a fixed retainer fitted but it can only be fitted once the gaps gone and its not!! what do i dooooO!!
2007-08-01 07:42:30 · 8 answers · asked by Yorkshire Gurlie ♥ 3 in Health ➔ Dental
OMG that happened to me!!! Luckily though I started to wear my retainers as soon as the gap formed and then it closed again. I know hpe exciting it is to now have your braces removed but I really think you should follow your dentists advice and wear it at all times except when eating and playing sports. You'll notice the difference!
2007-08-01 07:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youre not giving it a chance to work, wear it all the time like he says and the gap will go. If it hasnt gone next week when you go back you can honestly say you followed instructions but it hasnt worked. Then he can decide what to do next. Dont panic these things are easy fixed. I got my braces off 18 months ago and am stubborn about my retainer, i force myself to wear mine because i want to keep my teeth straight. Chill, it will be fine x
2007-08-01 22:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by British*Bird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gap isn't the end of the world, look at Madonna.
Braces and a retainer for a while are a better option, than having to have two extractions to make room on your jaw for the rest of your teeth.
Don't lie to your dentist about what you've been doing or rather not doing and follow his/her instructions this time.
2007-08-05 06:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by stan j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's your own fault for screwing up. My brother didn't wear his retainer after he got his braces off. A little while after, he had to get braces AGAIN. Remember that.
2007-08-01 07:50:54 · answer #4 · answered by booda2009 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear it like your dentist tells you
2007-08-01 07:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by Greg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you messed up a long time ago. just follow your dentists orders!
2007-08-01 07:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u learned ur lesson u should hav wore it b4 all da time!
2007-08-01 07:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh-oh im doing same better go put 'em in
2007-08-01 07:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by zak.highton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋