I got my braces off and now have retainers- advice?

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MatPowers Jun 26, 2013

My retainers are killing the back of my throat and my tounge (did I even spell that right?!). Any suggestions?
ᏚᴡᴀᴍᴘᎠᴏɴᴋᴇʏ Jun 26, 2013

Cap everyone nearby then reset.
MatPowers Jun 26, 2013

★SWΛMPDONKΞY★ wrote:
Cap everyone nearby then reset.

Ummm.... I don't think that will help...
Glock 45 Jun 26, 2013

Advise your parents of the issue so they can schedule an appt with your dentist so he can adjust your retainer.
⚸яѻɢɛʀ✞тɦǟȶ⛧ Jun 26, 2013

Glock45 wrote:
Advise your parents of the issue so they can schedule an appt with your dentist so he can adjust your retainer.

The voice of reason has spoken!
mdpaulk Jun 26, 2013

The bottom retainer takes some getting used to. My tongue was raw from messing with it, for the first week.
ℱᵃƖ🐝Ɩᵃʗყ Jun 26, 2013

★SWΛMPDONKΞY★ wrote:
Cap everyone nearby then reset.
Funky Buffalo Jun 26, 2013

Go to the dentist and ask him to remove all your teeth. Then you will no longer have to wear a retainer! Then reset.
MatPowers Jun 26, 2013

ʟɛx тooтʜɛʀ™ wrote:
What kind if retainer did you get? Sounds like the old-school kind that has plastic against your palate with ortho-wire around your teeth.

Is this correct?

There are types that are like the Invisaline where it's clear and touches only your teeth.

You could also try orth-wax if its an abrasion issue.

Invisaline is what I am using.
MatPowers Jun 26, 2013

Glock45 wrote:
Advise your parents of the issue so they can schedule an appt with your dentist so he can adjust your retainer.

I already did, and they told me it takes time to "get used to."
mr. Buttwipe Jun 26, 2013

MatPowers wrote:
ʟɛx тooтʜɛʀ™ wrote:
What kind if retainer did you get? Sounds like the old-school kind that has plastic against your palate with ortho-wire around your teeth.

Is this correct?

There are types that are like the Invisaline where it's clear and touches only your teeth.

You could also try orth-wax if its an abrasion issue.

Invisaline is what I am using.
Really? That's what I use and it really caused me any pain, but you should do what glock said
Add CARP Jun 26, 2013

I just got retainers a few months back and had no problems, and I had the old fashioned kind. I assume that any rubbing (other than a tad but I uncomfortableness) should not happen. Just tell them it's REALLLLY painful or something.
sebastian5367 Jun 26, 2013

I've lost 4 retainers its pain in the neck finding them
El Chubaneebre Jun 27, 2013

Advise your parents to cap the dentist, then reset. It is very important that you reset.
Schmidty Jun 27, 2013

Motrin.
💮 SΦLDΛΤΦ 💮 Jun 27, 2013

How do you keep your pants up with no braces? I don't imagine retainers will help much with this.
✯βιuεᏀяιffoη✯ Jun 27, 2013

MatPowers wrote:
Glock45 wrote:
Advise your parents of the issue so they can schedule an appt with your dentist so he can adjust your retainer.

I already did, and they told me it takes time to "get used to."
Have you considered that he's correct?
❌❌ZebulonPike❌❌ Jun 27, 2013

Wear the retainer and try not to lose it. (Trust me, more difficult than you think)
I've had mine off for years, but I still have my bottom retainer in place which is a good thing cause I chipped a tooth this weekend, and the dentist used it to help support the resin replacement for what got removed.
❌❌ZebulonPike❌❌ Jun 27, 2013

And it does take a little time to get used to. Give it a week or so.
muskrat Jun 28, 2013

Eat mentos and drink soda pop
davey da kidd Jun 28, 2013

Vicodin
Will work
ཧҭҿѧԀұ ℳѳъъӏл Jun 28, 2013

davey da kidd wrote:
Vicodin
Will work
whette fartze Jun 29, 2013

WEAR THEM.
JGUY Jun 29, 2013

Avoid putting things in your mouth that don't belong there
『тӈԑ•ʟɛɢɪɵɳ』 Jun 29, 2013

I have the same retainer, so I know exactly what you're talking about. It's going to feel uncomfortable for the first few days, but as time passes you'll notice it less and less, just like braces. The pain is very temporary, it comes an goes as your teeth try to move but can't, which is good. Try your hardest not to fiddle with it with your tongue or anything, because they break easier than you think. If something feels out of place, tell your parents to get an appointment. With the invisaline, there shouldn't be any jabbing, poking or pinching. And whatever you do, do not take out the retainer out of frustration! If you don't wear that retainer, you will have to get braces again, just like I did. Hope this helps!