Is it safe to hot glue my broken retainer together????
I just got my braces off three weeks ago and my dog already got a hold of my bottom retainer piece. I am so lucky my dog only chipped two pieces off of very the end of the retainer. My retainer still fits perfectly but my tongue keeps getting cut by the sharp edge in the retainer. There is no damage to the mold I just want to know how to attach the two pieces back on because I can't afford a new one.
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Answer: Repairing a retainer
By Sarah h
Dental Professional
It is not recommended to use glue of any type on your dental appliances. It is best to have the acrylic repaired. Glues that are not medically approved for the mouth can cause adverse reactions or unknown side effects. It more than likely will not withstand the oral environment long term and may continue to breakdown. Call the orthodontist and see if it is possible to have the retainer repaired versus having a new one fabricated.
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