I got retainers
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I got retainers
After 2,5 years in braces I finally got them off. Initial estimate time was 1,5 years but I have been very happy and motivated during the process. After the braces came off I missed them, I was so used to them...then they game me the Essix retainers which were fine but I wanted to try the Hawley type so I asked for them and I really like them, even if being bulkier and less aesthetic than the Essix I love wearing them, they feel more robust.
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What was the difference in the retainers? I didn't know there were different kinds..
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Check out this post: http://www.dentakit.com/tyofre.htmlJeska0113 wrote:What was the difference in the retainers? I didn't know there were different kinds..
There are a few different types.
SARPE: December 19, 2013
Expander out/TPA in: May 13th, 2014
Upper and lower braces: May 21, 2014
Lefort I + BSSO + sliding genioplasty: June 11, 2015
TPA out: December 17, 2015 (due to issues)
Braces off: November 28th, 2016!!!
My blog
My ArchWired thread (last updated November 29th, 2016)
Expander out/TPA in: May 13th, 2014
Upper and lower braces: May 21, 2014
Lefort I + BSSO + sliding genioplasty: June 11, 2015
TPA out: December 17, 2015 (due to issues)
Braces off: November 28th, 2016!!!
My blog
My ArchWired thread (last updated November 29th, 2016)
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Wow thanks!jaime wrote:Check out this post: http://www.dentakit.com/tyofre.htmlJeska0113 wrote:What was the difference in the retainers? I didn't know there were different kinds..
There are a few different types.
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Just had my braces removed yesterday!
First night with 24/7 Essix. Tough!
First night with 24/7 Essix. Tough!
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I have 2 sets of Essix retainers. One is from the initial debond,the second was after a few teeth they grinded down. I have had no problems with the Essix retainers and love them. Do your retainers have a rubber liner around the metal bar? I've seen some that are bear metal on your teeth.
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Why don't they just give everyone the metal one?
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[quote="Rebeccasmells"]Why don't they just give everyone the metal one?[/quote]
I prefer the Essix retainers over the Hawley. The Hawley is pretty bulky on the roof of your mouth. When I got my clear plastic ones, I couldn't even tell they were in my mouth after a day. They're so thin and they don't cause a lisp.
I prefer the Essix retainers over the Hawley. The Hawley is pretty bulky on the roof of your mouth. When I got my clear plastic ones, I couldn't even tell they were in my mouth after a day. They're so thin and they don't cause a lisp.
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[quote="Rebeccasmells"]I meant perm wire[/quote]
I chose not to because it's harder to clean around it and I didn't want a wire in my mouth after braces. I had crowding in my lower incisors and have not seen any signs of relapse.
I chose not to because it's harder to clean around it and I didn't want a wire in my mouth after braces. I had crowding in my lower incisors and have not seen any signs of relapse.
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I'll but it's not really your choice what retainer you get.... but I get your pointFlyByNight wrote:I chose not to because it's harder to clean around it and I didn't want a wire in my mouth after braces. I had crowding in my lower incisors and have not seen any signs of relapse.Rebeccasmells wrote:I meant perm wire
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Nope it was completely my choice. They asked what I wanted before I got them off. After all, they're my teeth, my choices.Rebeccasmells wrote:I'll but it's not really your choice what retainer you get.... but I get your pointFlyByNight wrote:I chose not to because it's harder to clean around it and I didn't want a wire in my mouth after braces. I had crowding in my lower incisors and have not seen any signs of relapse.Rebeccasmells wrote:I meant perm wire
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Didn't realise you knew more than the ortho and could make that choiceFlyByNight wrote:Rebeccasmells wrote:I'll but it's not really your choice what retainer you get.... but I get your pointFlyByNight wrote:
I chose not to because it's harder to clean around it and I didn't want a wire in my mouth after braces. I had crowding in my lower incisors and have not seen any signs of relapse.
Nope it was completely my choice. They asked what I wanted before I got them off. After all, they're my teeth, my choices.
Anyway I'm basing my judgements based on the above video
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My ortho usually gives Essix retainers to patients because they are better aesthetically so people are more compliant wearing them, but I think both types of retainers are good. I personally prefer the Hawley type, I feel more comfortable with them and they are more robust, I dont care about the wire.