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Could smoking cigarettes damage an orthodontic retainer?

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A 43-year old male asked:

Accidently inhaled several deep breaths of isopropyl alcohol when getting orthodontic retainer mold. Have I killed brain cells? What damage was done?

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A 39-year old asked:

What are the materials needed to make at home orthodontic hawly retainer?

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A 32-year old asked:

My orthodontic plastic retainer seems to be damaged, due to teeth grinding. What should I do?

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A 34-year old asked:

Could orthodontic cement be able to stick on brace brackets onto retainers?

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A 31-year old asked:

My retainers hurt putting it on and off?

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A 45-year old asked:

Could your teeth still move in retainers?

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A 40-year old asked:

I have a nonremovable retainer, how can I clean it?

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A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Retainer?

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A 38-year old asked:

Is fluoridating your teeth while using a retainer safe?

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A 38-year old asked:

I have a retainer and the pain is so unbearable. Help or suggestions?

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A 47-year old asked:

Do retainers have any effect on tmj?

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A 37-year old asked:

How often should I clean dental retainers?

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A 39-year old asked:

I swallowed my permanent retainer. Should I be worried?

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A 32-year old asked:

Which things should you eat and not eat with permanent retainers?

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A 32-year old asked:

My retainers made my gums turn white. Is this normal?

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A member asked:

My retainers made my gums turn white. Is this normal?

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A member asked:

My retainers made my gums turn white. Is this normal?

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A 40-year old asked:

Are there any negative effects of acrylic dental retainers?

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A 33-year old asked:

What are your thoughts? Could wearing a retainer move my jaw?

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A 47-year old asked:

Can mouthwash affect my dental retainers?

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A 36-year old asked:

How long should I wear my retainer after braces?

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A 41-year old asked:

Can a boil and bite mouthguard act as a retainer?

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A 29-year old asked:

Is it safe to wear retainer when you have dentures?

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A 39-year old asked:

Composite filling and retainer, what do you suggest?

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A 34-year old asked:

How long do you have to wear retainers for after braces?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is wearing mouth retainer an effective way to stop snoring?

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A 32-year old asked:

Would my teeth move after braces even if I wear my retainer?

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A 46-year old asked:

After I get my palate expander removed, will I need a retainer?

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A 36-year old asked:

How long do i have to wear a retainer after getting my braces off?

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