Permanent Retainer.

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#16 Post by **RGW** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:02 pm

What if your bottom row isn't really the issue? My ortho has always been more concerned with my top row of teeth. And how "permanent" is this permanent retainer? Wouldn't you eventually have to have it removed?

#17 Post by **na2r4** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:17 pm

I had mine put on today, both top and bottom. Top one feels fine, it's fixed right on to the back of all 4 front teeth. Bottom one supports my bottom front 6 teeth and it is only attached to 2 teeth, bottom one juts out a little, but not too badly, it's ever so slight. In NY, top retainer costs around 350, i don't know about other states, i'm afraid. I know that only some people are candidates for the top retainers though, not everyone can have them.

#18 Post by **browneyedgrl** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 6:58 pm

I had my lower bonded placed 3 months ago, and it's great!!! It's attached from 3-3 on all 6 teeth. The only issue that I have is that it takes alittle longer to floss.

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#19 Post by **RGW** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:14 pm

How exactly do you floss with the bottom wire? And do you still have to brush after you eat anything?

#20 Post by **browneyedgrl** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 7:59 pm

I use glide superfloss which I used while I had my braces. I also keep a travel pic in my bag as well.

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