So I got my top braces off yesterday, and they put a bonded retainer across my first four top teeth. The problem is, I'm getting a little pain in my canine that is the tooth next to the last tooth with the wire that is bonded on. I'm scared that the pain is from the canine trying to move back, because there is no wire on the canine. Should I call my orthodontist tomorrow and tell them this?
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I would call, just me though.
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Your orthodontist should know what they're doing. Regardless, it couldn't hurt to make sure it's alright.
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No it's normal to have some pains after you get it off. If it's just specifically that tooth that's weird. If you wear your retainer as instructed nothing will move back.
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The pain is your teeths resistance against the wire i think. Within a couple of days it should get used to it.
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I can't wear a retainer...the retainer is glued on. [url=http://www.kemnitzorthodontics.com/Portals/0/palette/upper-retainer.jpg]Picture[/url] But the thing is also, my ortho didn't put the retainer on, his assistant did. And the wire isn't straight like that, it's all bent and looks kinda -blam!-... [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] HALO12325 No it's normal to have some pains after you get it off. If it's just specifically that tooth that's weird. If you wear your retainer as instructed nothing will move back.[/quote]
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Like I said, the tooth that hurts has no wire on it, it is tooth past the tooth with the last bit of wire on it. I just don't want my teeth to shift, my teeth look really good right now, and if this canine shifts I'm going to be pissed off. [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] billromboom The pain is your teeths resistance against the wire i think. Within a couple of days it should get used to it.[/quote] [Edited on 05.17.2012 10:11 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] D e v i i z e V2 I can't wear a retainer...the retainer is glued on. [url=http://www.kemnitzorthodontics.com/Portals/0/palette/upper-retainer.jpg]Picture[/url] But the thing is also, my ortho didn't put the retainer on, his assistant did. And the wire isn't straight like that, it's all bent and looks kinda -blam!-... [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] HALO12325 No it's normal to have some pains after you get it off. If it's just specifically that tooth that's weird. If you wear your retainer as instructed nothing will move back.[/quote][/quote] Might want to get that -blam!- checked out.
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Yeah, I'm thinking about calling tomorrow. Except now the pain has subsided... [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] tapthatgardevoir [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] D e v i i z e V2 I can't wear a retainer...the retainer is glued on. [url=http://www.kemnitzorthodontics.com/Portals/0/palette/upper-retainer.jpg]Picture[/url] But the thing is also, my ortho didn't put the retainer on, his assistant did. And the wire isn't straight like that, it's all bent and looks kinda -blam!-... [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] HALO12325 No it's normal to have some pains after you get it off. If it's just specifically that tooth that's weird. If you wear your retainer as instructed nothing will move back.[/quote][/quote] Might want to get that -blam!- checked out.[/quote]
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The pain is just from adjusting to the new stuff, and the retainer is set a bit tighter than the braces. If the pain's gone then your mouth has adjusted, don't worry.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] CYCLONES6 Your orthodontist should know what they're doing. Regardless, it couldn't hurt to make sure it's alright.[/quote]
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I've had my retainers for a while now. The reason it's painful at first is because it puts pressure on the front and back faces of the teeth; acting as a very tight sheath (remember, a mould was made of the exact same layout as your teeth are now); your teeth will get used to it in a few days. [Edited on 05.17.2012 11:08 PM PDT]