retainers

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#1 Post by **chops** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 11:29 pm

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!

#2 Post by **kirst1583** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:24 am

Nah it's really not that bad... and it's not for long anyway.
I've worn mine full time for a month and now it's just 12 hrs a day. You get used to them really quick anyway. For me the most hassle is with taking it out to eat.

#3 Post by **Septimus** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:27 am

are they visible?

#4 Post by **Evelyn** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:38 pm

I've been in braces for so long honestly I don't care about having to wear retainers. I'll just be thankful that my days as a metal mouth are done

#5 Post by **mtbrncofn** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:11 pm

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!

#6 Post by **kirst1583** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:47 am

are they visible?

Mine is visible but actually doesn't look much different to when I had braces because it has a clear part over the metal wire on front...
Now that I don't have my retainer in all the time i'm starting to get people noticing my braces are off!

#7 Post by **JumpTheDitch** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:54 pm

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?

#8 Post by **Leslie022** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:54 pm

I'll do whatever it takes to keep these teeth looking good after the time and money i've invested in them.

#9 Post by **kirst1583** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:32 pm

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?

Yeah tell me about it.. I can't believe it's been a mth either!
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

#10 Post by **chops** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:34 am

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)

#11 Post by **kirst1583** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 8:11 am

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.

#12 Post by **kirst1583** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 8:15 am

Looks like i lied... lol
Just read my previous post and I only had to wear it full time for a mth. It's funny the things u forget so quickly!