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Permanent retainers
So i have permanent retainers fitted in my mouth and there is tartar building up so my dentist said that he would do a clean up but now I am anxious that what if he removes my permanent retainers and doesn't give me a new one
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Calculus or plaque deposit in any area of mouth will create a problem.
As they are permanent retainers they won't remove them, only clean around them.
You need to improve your oral hygiene by brushing twice a day, use mouthwash, warm saline water rinses two to three times a day.
Still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Hi mam,
Good morning have wonderful day ahead
Well scaling /cleaning will remove plaque n calculus.. Since ur on permanent retainers though we brush still because of retainers u have more plaque n tartar deposits.. We cannot access in some areas leads ti even caries.. If itz loose doc vl fix nothing to b panicked.. Fixing will not interfere with ur treament..
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Gargling can also remove tartar.. After eating..
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Hello,
It’s common to have tartar build up with fixed retainers & you have to maintain a very good hygiene, if you are on fixed retainers. You need to go for scaling & don’t worry retainer won’t be removed for scaling. In the worst case, if it gets loose while scaling, your dentist will fix it back.
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Get a scaling done every 6 months & brush twice daily to maintain the best hygiene with fixed retainer.
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Hello dear
Please be calm
No only calculus will be removed.retainers will not be affected.for further details you can consult me
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Dr. Pooja H
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Deposits and calculus are common while wearing fixed retainers.
Get the scaling done at regular intervals and maintain proper oral hygiene from your end.
Don’t worry the retainers won’t be removed.
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