my dentist if making me wear temporary retainers until my permanent ones are made .. is okay to chew gum ?
2007-11-29 15:00:08 · 4 answers · asked by kapasha 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It really isn't advisable to chew gum since your teeth aren't really stable, hence the need for the use of a retainer. Better to just wait and ask your orthodontist when you have the retainer appointment. Play it safe, don't want to mess up that pretty smile!
additional information: Do not chew any gum or eat with your retainers on.
2007-11-29 15:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-01 15:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Dr James 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya it is..sugar free like he said..but sometimes it gets stuck to the retainer..which is kinda annoying!! but yup it should be ok!!
2007-11-29 15:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by manda panda 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
JUST MAKE SURE IT'S THE SUGAR-FREE KIND THAT WON'T STICK TO DENTAL WORK.
2007-11-29 15:04:16 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋