Posts Tagged ‘retainer worn at night’

My Teeth Move Even Though I Wear My Retainer, Help?

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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Hello Doctor! So, my problem is that I had fixed braces 7 years ago, then my dentist removed them after 1 year and from that time to now I am using a retainer .. but still if I don’t use it for only an hour my teeth move back to there original position .. I am really tired of it now :/ M dentist is suggesting that I go and get a bridge done on my front 6 teeth .. Now firstly can you tell me what that is? As I haven’t got a clue what a bridge is. Also I would like to know what you think that I should do about this? Like your general opinion because I am really frustrated now. Pleeeeeaseee helpppp ,  I have to tell you as well that my retainer breaks off so easily, even though I take so much care of it .. :/ Nightmare

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Dr Safeer Butt S3 Dental – Synergistic Smile Studios Clinics in Kent, Surrey & Sussex Web: www.s3dental.co.uk Tel: 020 8398 6322 View My Profile Dr Butt

Can my retainer bridge the gap?

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013
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Hello there Dr, I had my braces taken off almost a year ago. I only wore removable retainers for a month and then discontinued using them. However after a year my front two teeth had started to have little gap between them. I therefore began to wear my retainers during the night and it fixed in. But when I take them off in the morning and try to eat it starts to shift again. 

So my question is , how long should I wear my retainers to fill the gap? Is it possible to treat with the retainers long term or should I go back to my orthodontist for further treatment?

Thank you

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

Will my retainer work to move my teeth back into position?

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012
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Hi,
I had braces around 7 years ago may be longer, I did wear my retainer but from how my teeth have moved back it is clear that I didn’t wear them for long enough. I am really particular about my teeth & like them to look nice & most importantly be healthy. I have recently been wearing my retainers again although I have noticed the movement of my teeth it is very slight, but it hurts when I wear my retainer I know this is normal but I am still able to get them on, am I doing damage to my teeth by wearing my retainer over night? I am 20 by the way if that makes a different.
Thank-You and I look forward to hearing from you and any advice that you may have.

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes