Retainer Q's

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HummerMan3
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Retainer Q's

#1 Post by HummerMan3 »

I'm getting my braces off August 15. Bottom teeth are getting a permanent retainer bonded behind the 6 front teeth and a removable Essix retainer. The top teeth are getting a Hawley-style retainer. I had an open bite secondary to tongue thrusting, now nearly closed thanks to the braces. But I'm worried that the habit still remains and may cause the open bite to return. My orthodontist offered to mold a metal tongue crib into the Hawley to keep my tongue away from my teeth. Does anyone have any experience with this type of retainer? I have until my debrace date to decide which I prefer. I want to reduce the chances of the open bite returning, but having to wear the Hawley 24/7 for the next 6 months, I'm worried that the tongue crib may interfere with my speech too much. Thoughts?
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jem
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Re: Retainer Q's

#2 Post by jem »

Why not get two hawleys-one without a tongue crib for work and one with a tongue crib for home?

Good luck!

Jem
Sectional brace with Damon clear brackets fitted to front 6 upper teeth 3 January 2012
Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)

Click here for my story http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtop ... =9&t=42194
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