Hawley/Essix cleaning

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clairesky
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Hawley/Essix cleaning

#1 Post by clairesky »

Which retainer is more easier to clean and keep hygienic? Hawley or Essix.
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jem
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Location: UK

Re: Hawley/Essix cleaning

#2 Post by jem »

I have one of each and I would say no difference. My ortho advises soaking with retainerbrite once per week only, so the rest of the time I brush the retainer with a soft toothbrush and ordinary soap. Seems to be working well so far for the 8 months since I was debraced.

Jem
Sectional brace with Damon clear brackets fitted to front 6 upper teeth 3 January 2012
Brackets added to premolars 2 April 2012
Estimated treatment time originally 6-9 months. Brace removed on 22 July 2013 after 18 months and 19 days
Now enjoying bonded upper retainer plus part time essix/hawley( I have both)

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Bconnellyguitar
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Re: Hawley/Essix cleaning

#3 Post by Bconnellyguitar »

I would honestly say Hawley, but that may just be cause my Essix broke after about 6 months. I was cleaning it at the time, I think.
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