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What Are The Effects Of Wearing Spacers For Long Time?

Hello, I'm rather nervous to ask this question but i really need advice. The source of my problem: i have been wearing the same spacers for 10 years at least. No I'm not in any pain as of yet. But recently they've started feeling like they're about to fall out. Why didn't i go back to get them taken off? I was traumatized by the ones that put them on and I'm now terrified of dentists. I don't know what to do. And every time i think about going to the dentist, i over think every little possibility. What if i lose all my teeth? What if they want to do immediate operation to get them out? What if i somehow die because of these? But i need advice. It's getting hard to chew and honestly the looseness is downright annoying. Please help.
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hello,
I suggest that you do make an appointment to see a dentist or orthodontist specialist for evaluation. My concern is with your overall periodontal health and how you have been cleaning your teeth. When was your last professional dental cleaning? X-rays would help diagnosis your condition and determine current dental needs. The spacers will need to be removed and I would hope this would be an easier procedure than your past unfortunate experience. Find a dentist that you are comfortable with. You can always make an appointment for an evaluation and decide not to proceed with treatment in that office if you are at all uncomfortable with the situation. Try to address your dental needs as soon as possible. With dental care small problems are always easier to treat. I strive to provide a comfortable experience for my patients during dental treatment. There are many techniques available in the practice of today's dentistry to provide you care with comfort. Please don't let this one experience compromise your dental health.
Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to answer additional questions and wish you good luck on your next dental visit.
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Dentist,  Dr. Priyanka Tiwari's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM

Read your query as you are wearing spacer dont be stressed so much I will suggest you to consult dentist for examination of spacer and if needed go for new spacer if needed.

Hope this will help you.
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What Are The Effects Of Wearing Spacers For Long Time?

Hello, I suggest that you do make an appointment to see a dentist or orthodontist specialist for evaluation. My concern is with your overall periodontal health and how you have been cleaning your teeth. When was your last professional dental cleaning? X-rays would help diagnosis your condition and determine current dental needs. The spacers will need to be removed and I would hope this would be an easier procedure than your past unfortunate experience. Find a dentist that you are comfortable with. You can always make an appointment for an evaluation and decide not to proceed with treatment in that office if you are at all uncomfortable with the situation. Try to address your dental needs as soon as possible. With dental care small problems are always easier to treat. I strive to provide a comfortable experience for my patients during dental treatment. There are many techniques available in the practice of today s dentistry to provide you care with comfort. Please don t let this one experience compromise your dental health. Thank you for your inquiry. I am glad to answer additional questions and wish you good luck on your next dental visit.