HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedies For My Retainer Pressing Against My Gums

Hi
I have an esix retainer which I only got last week. It is causing me incredible pain but am supposed to wear it everyday. It is digging into the skin that attached my power gums to my lip and also there is a sharp edge which digs on to my upper right cheek and is causing it get infected. What can I do to ease the settling of the retainer?
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The possible cause for the pressure applied by the retainer can be either it is too active and has sharp borders. If the appliance is too active, then it causes pain in the teeth and gums, ideally the retainers should be passive. Regarding the pressure applied by the retainer on the gum causing damage to the gums is because of the extra extension of the retainer and the irregular sharp edges. Consult a dental surgeon and get the retainer in a passive state and also get the edges smoothened.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedies For My Retainer Pressing Against My Gums

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The possible cause for the pressure applied by the retainer can be either it is too active and has sharp borders. If the appliance is too active, then it causes pain in the teeth and gums, ideally the retainers should be passive. Regarding the pressure applied by the retainer on the gum causing damage to the gums is because of the extra extension of the retainer and the irregular sharp edges. Consult a dental surgeon and get the retainer in a passive state and also get the edges smoothened. I hope my answer will help you, take care.