non toxic glue for retainer repair?

ronano · 2009-03-18 20:13:36

I hope this is appropriate for the forum, i have a plastic retainer and theres a crack in it, can anyone recommend a non toxic glue that would hold it together otherwise it's masking tape :D

18-03-2009 09:13PM

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I hope this is appropriate for the forum, i have a plastic retainer and theres a crack in it, can anyone recommend a non toxic glue that would hold it together otherwise it's masking tape

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#2 21-03-2009 03:25AM

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ronano wrote: »

I hope this is appropriate for the forum, i have a plastic retainer and theres a crack in it, can anyone recommend a non toxic glue that would hold it together otherwise it's masking tape

Take it back to your orthodontist, there is no good in leaving the crack and manually repairing it, you could alter the shape of the rim and further cause the retainer to snap in the long term. Thus not good for your teeth remaining in the same position either.

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