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Sir I am under orthodontic treatment ..so my docter told me that its time to remove this ..so next step is I should put a retainer right ?..so I want to knowthat putting a retainer cause any kind of disturbance since i am wearing for th first time becoz I amhaving my university exams next month
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There is no need to worry about using retainers. But when your start wearing it, initially you might have some discomfort, in wearing, eating and also in speaking . Your exams are most critical .
My personal advise is keep your braces till exams are over then you can change your removable retainers.
If you are going for fixed retainers then no issues.
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Meet you dentist and asks the pros and cons of the retainer then decide ..
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brush your teeth twice daily
use mouth wash regularly
meet your dentist once in six months .
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Hello ye should have to wear retainer that’s the most important part of the treatment
No harm will come and no side effects too
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No problem with the retainer. It will be a thin wire bonded on the inside surface of your teeth. It will not be visible from outside
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Continue to maintain good oral hygiene with your retainer
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There is no discomfort to wearing retainer.the orthodontics will make the determination for the length of time a retainer is worn based upon treatment provide during the braced process
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Hi madam,
In my opinion , wearing retainers will make your orthodontic treatment successful. Initially while wearing it there might be slight discomfort which will disappear in few days when you get adopted to it. You need not worry about it , start using them.
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Dr. (Major) Alok Kumar
Orthodontist
18 yrs exp
Jamshedpur
Retainers are an extension of comprehensive orthodontic treatment and play a crucial role in preventing relapse. Their use is not normally associated with any pain or discomfort and therefore you need not worry about that aspect. Now a days, a combination of fixed and removable retainers are used in the initial 6-12 month period. Please discuss about it with your orthodontist. All the best.
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