I Had An Orthodontist Treatment Taken Up 2 Years Back

Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2020

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Question : Hello Doc,

I had an orthodontist treatment taken up 2 years back and now and then have a slight gap between my front tooth. I used to wear the retainers now and then to cover up the gap. But a week ago I had a dental implant and the dentist has asked me not to go for the retainers anymore - can I cover this gap with an upper lingual treatment !?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lingual retainer can help..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for the query..

Well, A bonded lingual retainer can help in keeping the teeth in position..

You can consult an Orthodontist and get it done..

Thankyou.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (24 minutes later)

So I just wanted to know of the gap will be filled with a help of a retainer and won't cause any damage to my existing implant

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will not damage the implant.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
The retainer will not damage the implant..
Get it done by a good Orthodontist..

Thankyou

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (26 minutes later)

Could you kindly let me know doc if I first go for a removable retainer or a fixed one !?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get a permanent retainer

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
First get a removable retainer and get the space closed followed by a lingual bonded retainer..

Hope this helps..

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad