{"id":5880,"date":"2025-01-27T12:45:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T11:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/?p=5880"},"modified":"2025-10-10T16:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:45:10","slug":"fixed-dental-retainer-detached","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/fixed-dental-retainer-detached\/","title":{"rendered":"Is your fixed dental retainer detached? We solve it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fixed dental retainers<\/strong> are metal wires that are placed on the face and lantern of the teeth and adapt to their shape, so that they are completely hidden. This treatment is really long lasting<\/strong> and it can take several years before it needs to be changed.<\/p>\n

It is used after orthodontic<\/a> treatment<\/strong> to allow the teeth to adapt to their new position<\/strong> in an orderly fashion. If this fixed dental retainer is not used, there is a high probability that the teeth will return to their original position<\/strong> and the orthodontic treatment will have been for nothing.<\/p>\n

But with these retainers, one of the questions we receive most often at our Gross Dentistas dental clinic<\/strong> is what to do if they have become detached<\/strong>. Read on to find out the answer.<\/p>\n

What to do if your fixed dental retainer has become detached<\/h2>\n

A detached fixed dental retainer<\/strong> is one of the most common orthodontic emergencies<\/a><\/strong> that we can encounter. The most important thing is that you call our dental clinic in Malaga<\/strong><\/a> as soon as possible and make an appointment<\/strong><\/a> to solve the problem. If you let it go, it may cause discomfort to your teeth, gums or palate, or your teeth may start to move and the orthodontics may not have helped at all.<\/p>\n

Is it dangerous to detach a fixed retainer?<\/h3>\n

The removal of a fixed retainer may be a problem, but not necessarily dangerous if you act quickly. This type of retainer, placed behind the teeth to maintain its position after orthodontic treatment<\/strong>, may lose its adhesion due to natural wear or bad habits such as biting hard objects. If it is peeled off, it can cause discomfort or even damage nearby teeth if not repaired.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Solutions to other common orthodontic emergencies<\/h2>\n

Although a detached fixed dental retainer<\/strong> is one of the most common orthodontic emergencies<\/strong>, there are also many others that we would like to inform you about so that you know exactly what to do in each case. These emergencies are:<\/p>\n