retainers
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retainers
does anyone else feel like it's a real downer to have to wear a retainer after these braces come off? I mean I had to suffer wearing a retainer when I wa syoung, and now I have to do it again. I think my braces are coming off in the next few months, so I'm excited, but NOT for the retainer!
I would agree, retainers blow. IMO, they are more of a hassle than braces. Once you get the ok to quit wearing your retainer 24-7, then you're feeling pretty good.
I can handle it at night fine, but I must say....it's darn tight when it goes back on at night!
I can handle it at night fine, but I must say....it's darn tight when it goes back on at night!
Full upper and lower metal braces put on May 12, 2005.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.
Braces free as of April 18, 2006!
Temporarily rebraced Nov. 21, 2006. ( I think I've moved past temporary. )
Brace free again - July 26, 2007.
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Yeah tell me about it.. I can't believe it's been a mth either!Hey Kirst1583, I can't believe it's been over a month since your debanding! How time flies, huh, how's it going being a naked tooth?
Things are going fantastic. I'm still not used to it though... they are so smooth!!!!! I also think my mirror has become my new best friend. lol
you only have to wear them for 12 hours a day??? I think I have to wear mine 24/7 except while eating.
I was wondering, when playing sports (I might play for 4 to 5 hours, twice a week), I cannot wear a retainer in my mouth, so do you guys think my teeth will shift a lot if I don't wear them for 4-5 hours, twice a week, plus during meals??
keep in mind that I do not have a full set of braces, and have only had mine on for less than a year (i think it was about 8 months)
I was wondering, when playing sports (I might play for 4 to 5 hours, twice a week), I cannot wear a retainer in my mouth, so do you guys think my teeth will shift a lot if I don't wear them for 4-5 hours, twice a week, plus during meals??
keep in mind that I do not have a full set of braces, and have only had mine on for less than a year (i think it was about 8 months)
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply. I don't come here as often as I used to!
Yeah only 12hrs a day.. It was 24/7 for the 1st 3mths though.
As far as the sport thing goes - i'm not sure. I'd suggest checking with ur ortho to be on the safe side.
I play sport too but have a molded mouthguard that I wear, so I figure that's doing the same thing as the retainer anyway.
Yeah only 12hrs a day.. It was 24/7 for the 1st 3mths though.
As far as the sport thing goes - i'm not sure. I'd suggest checking with ur ortho to be on the safe side.
I play sport too but have a molded mouthguard that I wear, so I figure that's doing the same thing as the retainer anyway.