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Yes, a permanent retainer can indeed cause a metallic taste in your mouth. This usually happens due to plaque and bacteria buildup around the retainer, which is hard to clean properly. Even with regular brushing, food particles and germs can get trapped, leading to bad breath and a persistent metallic taste. Some people also experience this taste if they have an allergic reaction to the metal used in the retainer, though this is less common. If you're noticing a metallic taste, it's a good idea to check your oral hygiene routine. Make sure you're brushing and flossing thoroughly, especially around the retainer. Using a water flosser or special floss threaders can help clean areas that are hard to reach. Soaking your retainer in a denture-cleaning solution once a week can also help remove buildup. If the taste persists despite good hygiene, or if you notice other issues like gum irritation or discomfort, it's best to consult your dentist. They can check if the retainer is in good condition or if it needs adjustment or replacement.
What else can I help you with?
Can a retainer cause ear pain?
A retainer can in certain situations cause ear pain. This could be the case if the user grinds teeth for example.
What medications cause metallic taste in mouth?
Blood tastes metallic :L so it could be that :P
How to take Care of our retainer?
All retainers should be cleaned properly. You can clean your retainer with a toothbrush, however, we advise using specialized retainer cleaner (or denture cleaner). When brushing and flossing, fixed retainers should be cleaned as well. Additionally, we advise against washing your retainer in hot water to expose it to extreme heat as this could cause the retainer to stretch into a different form.
How do you remove a space retainer held in by dental cement at home?
Not a good idea. Even if the space retainer is on a 'baby' tooth, it is meant to hold the space of the missing tooth until the adult tooth erupts. If the space retainer is on another 'baby tooth', that could damage or even cause the tooth be be extracted early also-the very reason you had the space maintainer in the first place. If it is afixed to a permanent tooth, there could be irreplacable damage. Have your dentist look at it. They should be the determining factor, and besides no matter how gentle you try to be, it's still going to be uncomfortable for the child.
What would cause loud screeching and metallic sound on drivers side by the tire?
your brake pads could be worn out.
A misfiring or very poorly tuned engine COULD cause permanent damage to?
The catalytic converter
Could a head injury cause a metallic taste in your mouth?
I had a head injury, which caused bleeding in the ears. Went to Ear/Nose doctor and was notified that having a metallic taste in my mouth is normal with a head injury.
Are you allowed to soak yr retainers in malt vinegar?
I think that doing that may degrade your retainer (it's very acidic and may cause the retainer to thin slighlty, making it less effective). It will also make your retainer taste like vinegar.
Can you take out your retainer for a few hours for a party or will they shift?
they won't shift back, they take a while to do that. it took my brother's about 3 months for his to shift cause he didnt wear his retainer
Why was the nuclear bomb dangerous?
Nuclear bombs can be dangerous as during a atomic bomb explosions, it produces radiation. The effects of radiation could be that it can cause permanent damage to cells and can cause mutation. Along with this, it could cause severe burns to the skin.
Can you have permanent scars from chickenpox?
Yes, chickenpox can cause permanent scars.
What would cause a 2008 Dodge Avenger to be stuck in park?
A broken spring retainer in the shifter.
