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I have put braces on my teeth on 2017 and it was for 1.5 years but due to some family issues I have not visited the doctor.. the outer site braces remove by doctor but the inner site is still there so please confirm is there any issues if it stay long
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I think you want to know about retainer places inside ,that's no problem to keep longer but once please visit to ur dentist
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Follow instructions of your dental surgeon.
Don’t panic do as advised by your dental surgeon.
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I think you are talking about retainer place inner side of your teeth. Then there is no issue you can keep it for long time, it is better
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Post picture of the retained appliance at inner part for further guidance.
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Do you mean a wire running along the inner side of your front teeth..?
If yes, then that is the Fixed Retainer.. A fixed retainer is the preferred choice of retainer for long term stability of the orthodontic treatment.. Ideally, the fixed retainer is to be kept behind for as long as possible to make sure the teeth don't relapse to their original crooked position.. Depending on what type of correction was done earlier with braces, the retainer duration would vary.. There is absolutely no issue if you leave it as it is, as long as you maintain that area well with proper brushing and regular dental check-ups..
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Please visit your dentist if your last check-up has been more than 6 months back. You may need cleaning/scaling in the retainer area..
Health Tips
Make sure you are brushing well in the retainer area, because the inner side of the teeth is anyways the most neglected site.. Report to your dentist/orthodontist if there is any breakage of the retainer..
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Hello Ma'am , Welcome to PRACTO
This is your Dentist -
I went through your query Ma'am.
The wire which is fixed at the inner surface , was to make sure the achieved alignment is retained. So the wire is known as retainer.
But you should keep visiting your Dentist as there is regular food lodgement and chances of caries are higher.
One and half years are quite a long period and now you should get it removed .
If possible kindly Upload an image of the inner surface of your teeth to me and I will let you know for sure whether its urgent or not.
Ideally You should get it removed by know. I can help further if I recieve an image . So Upload an Image and I will assist immediately.
Good Day Ma'am
Thanks Alot.
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