I have a retainer question. Please help!

Question

Hello everyone!

I had my braces taken out about four years ago and the orthodontics had placed a metal retainer behind my bottom front teeth. I noticed that there is this hardening, white solid stuff underneath the retainer. I've tried flossing, using a toothpick, everything to get it out but it seems to be permanent...

can someone please help me out to what it might be?

sorry, if it's not so descriptive! :/

& thank you very much!

Answer 1

Brush your teeth more.

Answer 2

It might be plaque buildup, but I'm not entirely sure.

If it concerns you, you could always make an appointment with an orthodontist to have it checked out. :)

Good luck.. sorry I wasn't much help! :l

Answer 3

im a dental assistant, you need to go to your dentist..not your orthodontist, and get a cleaning. it sounds to me like a build up of tarter.  

Answer 4

When you pay for Orthodontia it is usually for the life of treatment.  I don't know what this is that you have but I am assuming you go for regular cleanings every 6 months so it isn't a build up of plaque.  Call your Ortho and ask to be seen....