Retainer Question
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:15 am
Are hawley retainers the only retainers that are able to close spaces after braces have been removed?
I'm scheduled for debanding next Wednesday and I'm supposed to get upper and lower bonded retainers as well as essix retainers. I'm concerned that there is a small space between my left central and lateral and with the retainers that I'm scheduled to get there will be nothing that can be done to address it when the braces come off.
I'm scheduled for debanding next Wednesday and I'm supposed to get upper and lower bonded retainers as well as essix retainers. I'm concerned that there is a small space between my left central and lateral and with the retainers that I'm scheduled to get there will be nothing that can be done to address it when the braces come off.
I'm not an expert, but to my knowledge a Hawley is the only kind of retainer that can close gaps...but then again there is Invisalign, maybe they could just do 3 or 4 trays of those? But don't worry, your orthodontist wouldn't remove your braces unless you were ready. Good luck!!