Retainer pain - normal?

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#1 Post by **weird_wired** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 2:17 pm

So I got my top archwire off, and a fixed retainer put behind the upper front teeth, and two days after a clear removeable retainer.

The removeable one is making my teeth hurt and sensitive (not unbearable, but kind of like after getting braces for the first time in a milder way). Is this normal, and how long should it last?

#2 Post by **dkt3** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:50 pm

I know how you feel about the pain. I have just got my hawley retainer for upper two hours ago and was told to wear it today as much as I can (only nights after that). I have had my braces off for a week and had a temp. retainer for a week.

My mouth is in pain! my retainer feels like it is slipping over my teeth. The part that touches the roof of my mouth I can move up and down. I thought it was meant to fit tight against the roof of my mouth.

Am I meant to be able to move the roof part of the retainer up and down? Its only slight, but it means swallowing is difficult. And its so thick!

#3 Post by **fins** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:30 am

Your teeth can move really fast without a retainer in so maybe they are adjusting to it after not having one in? I don't know why teeth hurt sometimes, I think it means they are moving.

Can you give your ortho's office a call and tell them. They might want to take a took.

#4 Post by **dkt3** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 5:08 pm

Thanks for the advice! I will call tomorrow (its Sunday) and ask.