  
I recently received a retainer for my upper palate. This retainer is a plastic plate that covers the roof of my mouth, and when I wear it, none of my teeth touch. I've been instructed to wear it 24/7. 

Yet, After two days of wear, I've noticed my lower front tooth has chipped. I'm struggling to understand the intended purpose of this retainer, as it doesn't seem to be applying any direct pressure to move my teeth, and it creates a significant gap between my upper and lower teeth, making it impossible to chew. 

I'm concerned about the chipping of my lower tooth and the change to my bite as i cant chew.

 * "What is this upper palate retainer supposed to achieve? It feels like it's just creating a space between my teeth, rather than moving them. Why would a retainer prevent my teeth from touching prevent chewing?"


 * "Has anyone else experienced a retainer that drastically changes their bite and prevents chewing like this? 

Any thoughts on why this retainer might be designed this way?

 * "Is it normal for a retainer to cause such a large gap between the upper and lower teeth?

 * "Could the change in my bite caused by the retainer, and the inability to chew, be the cause of my tooth chipping?"

 * "i think im just looking for some reasurance Is this normal... it  just feels really weird. I can't even speak properly now!

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