Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Hello All, Can anyone give me any information regarding wearing retainers after getting braces off. The surgeon mentioned that i would probably need them but he didn't go indepth about it and I'm wondering if anyone has used them and for how long (and what exactly are they??) thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 I went for permanent wires that are cemented to the backs of my teeth. I didn't feel like wearing an appliance since they are easy to forget or loose. I have top and bottom perms. I like them actually after you get the braces off your teeth kinda feel naked and skinny. So the retainer keeps them in place. He will probably give you the appliance kind, look on the internet for a picture it will give you a better idea. Shiloh > Hello All, > > Can anyone give me any information regarding wearing retainers after > getting braces off. The surgeon mentioned that i would probably need > them but he didn't go indepth about it and I'm wondering if anyone > has used them and for how long (and what exactly are they??) > > thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Hi, You could have removeable retainers (wire or acrylic) or fixed wire retainers. In the case of the former, the wire clips over one of your rear molars, and runs around the inside of your teeth at the gumline. Or if it's an acrylic retainer, it will resemble the invisalign type braces and fit over your teeth. The fixed wire retainers are little wires or chains that are bonded to two teeth (upper or lower) and hold the arch of your front teeth in place. I have a fixed wire retainer on the lower, a removeable wire on the upper. In about 2 weeks, I'll be getting a fixed wire retainer on the upper, my ortho said something about &*#$^&^%^% adult teeth (one tooth wouldn't stay in its place). A former coworker here showed me her lower wire retainer - she was told she could have it taken off after a couple of years, but she said she didn't mind it, and was thinking of leaving it in permanently. I will probably do the same, I want things to stay put! Hope that helps, > Hello All, > > Can anyone give me any information regarding wearing retainers after > getting braces off. The surgeon mentioned that i would probably need > them but he didn't go indepth about it and I'm wondering if anyone > has used them and for how long (and what exactly are they??) > > thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 I think the type of retainers can vary greatly. Personally, I have an upper bonded retainer, which is basically a piece of wire glued to the back of each of my top front four teeth, and a lower bonded retainer, which is fixed to my lower front six teeth. I also have an upper removable retainer I wear at night. Unless I have that in, no one knows I have retainters at all. My orthodontist was the one who make the calls on the retainers, so though your surgeon mentioned it, you might want to bring it up to your orthodontist at your next adjustment visit. If he's in a hurry you can always bite him while he's in there - that'll get his attention and his fingers out or your mouth : ) Okay - so I'm a little overcaffeinated this morning!! > Hello All, > > Can anyone give me any information regarding wearing retainers after > getting braces off. The surgeon mentioned that i would probably need > them but he didn't go indepth about it and I'm wondering if anyone > has used them and for how long (and what exactly are they??) > > thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 With the permanent retainer, does it get in the way of flossing like the normal braces do? Dammit > > Hello All, > > > > Can anyone give me any information regarding wearing retainers > after > > getting braces off. The surgeon mentioned that i would probably > need > > them but he didn't go indepth about it and I'm wondering if anyone > > has used them and for how long (and what exactly are they??) > > > > thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2004 Report Share Posted May 10, 2004 Mine does. But it doesn't get caught and shred like it does with brackets, it's a smooth wire. Don't know what a chain retainer is like. I also don't need to use special floss or threaders, except for my bridge. Once your teeth are straight, flossing is easier, even if the retainer wire is in the way. > With the permanent retainer, does it get in the way of flossing like > the normal braces do? > > Dammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2004 Report Share Posted May 11, 2004 > With the permanent retainer, does it get in the way of flossing like > the normal braces do? > > Dammit =well in a different way as they are behind the teeth. It takes some getting used to and you can't pull DOWN or you can break it right off. But its easier in some ways as there is less hardware to get caught on. Shiloh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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