I always get worried when I read posts with "Essix hate" in them. I've been wearing my Essix (upper) retainer since last April with no problems. That's 9 months for me.
On the other hand, I HATE my Hawley, which I got in October. It doesn't hurt, but it's uncomfortable. And, I think the Hawleys are really ugly. I didn't think the braces looked too bad, but I really don't like the look of the Hawley - when I'm wearing it AND when it's in its little case, sitting on the sink.
So, this is just a reminder - remember that whatever you like or don't like, chances are that there is at least one person out who has the opposite opinion. (Unless it's something really stupid, of course, like holding your teeth in place with duct tape and toothpicks)
i am supposed to choose my own retainer type
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Meryaten,
You always have a fair and balanced view of pretty much anything related to orthodontics, so my previous comment certainly was not directed to anything that you had said. But I was commenting on Skywolf's post:
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My ortho hates the essix retainers as he says they break much to easy.
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And, Beckster, thanks!
You always have a fair and balanced view of pretty much anything related to orthodontics, so my previous comment certainly was not directed to anything that you had said. But I was commenting on Skywolf's post:
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My ortho hates the essix retainers as he says they break much to easy.
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And, Beckster, thanks!