Retainers: Essix or Hawley

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Azul
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Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:35 pm

Retainers: Essix or Hawley

#1 Post by Azul »

Hi there,

At the end if my treatment I will have to wear retainers. Which are better in your opinion? My treatment include Essix (Vivera) retainers but Im not sure if the Hawleys are better...
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sirwired
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Re: Retainers: Essix or Hawley

#2 Post by sirwired »

Depends on your case as to which one is a better choice.
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SunshineRay
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Re: Retainers: Essix or Hawley

#3 Post by SunshineRay »

I didnt have a choice so you may want to ask your Ortho what will be better for your case. I have Essix and only wear it at night now. I havent had any problems except for plaque buildup but I have recently solved that with a minor tweak to my cleaning routine.
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Azul
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Re: Retainers: Essix or Hawley

#4 Post by Azul »

[quote="sirwired"]Depends on your case as to which one is a better choice.[/quote]
In my case I have double bite and teenth grinding. My dentist told me that she would fit bonded retainers plus Essix in my case but I read in this forum that some people get both Essix and Hawley and switch them...
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Azul
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Re: Retainers: Essix or Hawley

#5 Post by Azul »

Any member that has tried both, which one is more comfortable? I heard that some of you have both, maybe its the best option....
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InDueCourse
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Re: Retainers: Essix or Hawley

#6 Post by InDueCourse »

I had Carriere Distalize with an Essix retainer on my lowers before I got my braces. Not being able to drink coffee or red wine with it in, because it will stain, was agony. I'm still very early into my treatment, but if I can get both, I probably will.
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