Can Essix Be Made Thicker/Stronger?

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#1 Post by **Dreamer** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:20 pm

Well finally my gaps have closed with these wrap around Hawleys! My Orthodontist said if gaps were closed she would make me the clear retainers instead on July 8 when she does my final records. I don't really know if hers are called Essix as she makes them herself but my question is: can they be made thicker upon request? The first pair of clear trays I had I kinda bit hard into one place fairly quickly. I was just wondering if there is anyway to prevent this again?

#2 Post by **Dreamer** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:13 pm

I'll have to ask and find out! Are the ones they make in the office an actual Essix retainer or just a spinoff of them generally?

#3 Post by **Dreamer** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:16 pm

I was curious because I wondered if they send the molds out to be made if they come back any more durable than the ones they make in office. (haha..of course I am sure if I requested they be made out of the office that that might be offensive and even then I have no clue if they would come back better made at a lab!).

Does anyone who reads this have Essex retainers that your orthodontist send the impressions out to a lab to be made?