Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Recently, I removed my braces and got my retainer. After a week, I started to realize that my bite became weird after getting my retainer. When I bite on both sides of my teeth, they do not come in contact at the same time. Despite getting my retainer, I still face the same problem. When I removed my first retainer, I did not have this issue. After a few days, I started to have this problem. I thought that it would become better after wearing my retainer. But it is still the same. Is this normal? Initially, while removing my braces for the first time, I did not have issues. While waiting for my retainer, I started facing this problem. Now, even after wearing my retainer, I still have it. Do I need to wait for some time? Is there any problem with the retainer? Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
As per the description, you seem to have improper occlusal contacts. I want to know about the fit of your retainer. Please mention whether it fits properly. In most cases, it is just the feeling of patients experiencing some different contacts during biting. Most of the time, it becomes fine on its own. But in your case, you need to consult your orthodontist (specialists who correct teeth and jaw misalignments). You should know that a retainer is an appliance that helps to maintain teeth in position after undergoing orthodontic treatment. It is essential for maintaining the teeth in position.
You told me that you started to have this disturbing occlusion during the waiting phase. I want to know whether you will be able to point out the touching area. It can be a high point. If it is a minor problem, then it can be corrected. In most cases, patients feel to have disturbed occlusion due to a new biting position produced without an appliance. If this is not the cause, then you need to check the fit of the retainer. If everything is fine, then check for high points where it is touching first.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Kandi Disha Yermal
Medically reviewed byDr. Sneha Kannan
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