Retainer for only one arch?

If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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sandiego88
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Retainer for only one arch?

#1 Post by sandiego88 »

Has anyone only been given a retainer for one arch? I was given only a Hawley for the top and he said this was standard, with nothing on the bottom. I do have another thread about my Hawley. Thanks in advance.

lambchop
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Re: Retainer for only one arch?

#2 Post by lambchop »

I have permanent retainers on my bottom front 6 teeth and upper 4 front teeth. I was given an Essix that I still wear every night, about a year and a half after being debraced, but it's for the top arch only.

Snowglobe32
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Re: Retainer for only one arch?

#3 Post by Snowglobe32 »

I don't believe it is normal to have a one arch retainer. In order to retain all teeth in their proper place, you'll need both arches covered.
I would ask, or I would demand, that you get a full retainer.

Good luck!

jaime
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Re: Retainer for only one arch?

#4 Post by jaime »

My ortho only gives retainers for the upper arch. I have permanent wires on both the upper and lower front teeth as well.
SARPE: December 19, 2013
Expander out/TPA in: May 13th, 2014
Upper and lower braces: May 21, 2014
Lefort I + BSSO + sliding genioplasty: June 11, 2015
TPA out: December 17, 2015 (due to issues)
Braces off: November 28th, 2016!!!
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