Essix Retainers: Bite problems?

If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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Shannonl98
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Essix Retainers: Bite problems?

#1 Post by Shannonl98 »

Hi, can anybody tell me if I'm supposed to have a quite large gap between my top and bottom teeth with essix retainers? I have only gotten the retainers today, so I was ensure whether this was normal or not, but it is so uncomfortable and I am incapable of closing my mouth fully.

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Felina Grimm
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Re: Essix Retainers: Bite problems?

#2 Post by Felina Grimm »

Essix retainers and some Hawleys don't let the teeth touch. It's the way they are. You're fine. :-)
Age:34
Sentence: 24 months, months served: 35 months
Traditional Full-Metal Brackets
Top: 9/9/2014
Bottom: 10/15/2014
Debonded: 8/7/2017

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Re: Essix Retainers: Bite problems?

#3 Post by FlyByNight »

Felina Grimm wrote:Essix retainers and some Hawleys don't let the teeth touch. It's the way they are. You're fine. :-)
Agreed

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