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What can I do if I am having fit issues?Updated 4 months ago
Please use this link to submit a Retainer Fit Questionnaire. Our manufacturing team will review this for you and determine the best option moving forward. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Here are a few recommendations we may make:
Sometimes retainers will have a point of insertion that works best depending on your anatomy. For your case, I would try a few different methods. I would first try running the retainer under warm (not hot) water for about 30 seconds. From there, I would attempt to snap the retainer in starting from your very back right tooth, working your way forward until you work your way around to the other side. If that does not help seat your retainer, then I would try starting at the very back left tooth, and work your way around. Lastly, you can attempt to seat the retainer on the lower front teeth first. From there, try seating the retainer on the posterior teeth on each side.
Here are a few recommendations we may make:
Sometimes retainers will have a point of insertion that works best depending on your anatomy. For your case, I would try a few different methods. I would first try running the retainer under warm (not hot) water for about 30 seconds. From there, I would attempt to snap the retainer in starting from your very back right tooth, working your way forward until you work your way around to the other side. If that does not help seat your retainer, then I would try starting at the very back left tooth, and work your way around. Lastly, you can attempt to seat the retainer on the lower front teeth first. From there, try seating the retainer on the posterior teeth on each side.
Just like aligners, it may take a few days to a week of consistent wear for the retainer to start fitting comfortably. I do hope the suggestions above help provide a better fit! However, if not, please feel free to reach out to our and we can discuss other options.
At SmileSet, we meticulously trim each retainer set to ensure optimal comfort. However, sometimes additional adjustments may be needed for the perfect fit. I recommend trimming and adjusting the problem area on your retainer slightly to improve its fit. You can use cuticle scissors to carefully trim the retainer and a clean, unused nail file to smooth any rough edges (remember to file in one direction only). Feel free to trim as much material as needed, but make sure the entire tooth surface remains covered.