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Thanks for sharing your braces story, what great progress! Does the bite plate look like a retainer? Yes, it does. I still use the darn thing. He told me at the last appointment I really only need to use it overnight until I get my night guard. I’ve gradually been taking it out more and more since ...

Thanks for sharing your braces story, what great progress! Does the bite plate look like a retainer?

Hi, I was just reading your post. Was your night guard made by your dentist? Hey! I'm in the same boat you are, so I wanted to share my story. When I was a kid (probably 11 or 12 years old), my dentist told my parents that I was a good candidate for braces. And, unfortunately, my parents followed th...

What do you have for the upper?

Maybe Hawleys would work better.

I know we are adults, but did anyone who got Hawley retainers get to chose a color for them?

How are the retainers going? I think they are all going to have a bit of an odor in the morning especially the Hawleys

What kind of retainers will you be getting?

I would ask the dentist, it may be best to see if they need to be removed. What type of removable retainers do you wear at night?

Which retainer is more easier to clean and keep hygienic? Hawley or Essix.

Ever had one before? Do you have molar bands?

are you done with your Hawley? Do you not think it worked?

why would they have to remove the wire?

Just wondering if one can get a root canal while they are wearing braces?