Shoot I broke my retainer... And I don't know what to do!

If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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emmalou290
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Shoot I broke my retainer... And I don't know what to do!

#1 Post by emmalou290 »

Nornally I'd just call and get a new one, but I have a dental cleaning in 2 weeks and my orthodontist said its best to wait til after that to make the mold in case I need a filling. (I'm assuming this is for making sure the retainer is a perfect fit.)

So at best I won't have a retainer for three weeks?!

I'm in total freak out mode. Does anyone have any advice?

BellaBraces
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Re: Shoot I broke my retainer... And I don't know what to do

#2 Post by BellaBraces »

Can you bring forward the cleaning appointment?

emmalou290
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Re: Shoot I broke my retainer... And I don't know what to do

#3 Post by emmalou290 »

No I tried. My insurance only covers every 6 months and May 11th is the soonest day I can go and have coverage.

I'm so nervous.

laurenxo
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Re: Shoot I broke my retainer... And I don't know what to do

#4 Post by laurenxo »

Try telling them you broke it?

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