Retainers, and being Lazy |
 Mar 30 2008, 02:33 AM
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My dentist told me i needed it only at night... and she told me that i should have it on as long as i can .... 2 years ago.
I was never too strict to myself about it... and havent been diligent for more than 1.5 years. So what should I do? Do you think it'll help to start frmo now? Cuz it still mostly fits... Do you think my teeth will go back without my having to go back to the orthodontist? |
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Mar 30 2008, 06:44 PM
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 That's what she said. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,559 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,200 |
I'm pretty sure it'll go back to the way it was if you wear it everyday before bed. I mean, they do still fit you.
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Mar 31 2008, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE(LoveToMySilas @ Mar 30 2008, 04:44 PM)  I'm pretty sure it'll go back to the way it was if you wear it everyday before bed. I mean, they do still fit you. Yeah you should wear it at night everyday for atleast 2 weeks or so. Then your teeth can get used to it again. After that, if your teeth didn't or doesn't shift that much.. just wear it 2 or 3x a week at night when you sleep. some orthodontists recommend wearing it for life. how often do you guys replace your retainer? I know it can get dirty sometimes and brushing doesn't always work. If you put it in hot water, it'll melt |
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Mar 31 2008, 10:35 PM
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 in a matter of time Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,151 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 191,357 |
QUOTE(Castaway @ Mar 31 2008, 06:19 PM) some orthodontists recommend wearing it for life. how often do you guys replace your retainer? I know it can get dirty sometimes and brushing doesn't always work. If you put it in hot water, it'll melt My orthodontist told me that when my retainer breaks (because it will), I don't need to replace it anymore. By that time it'll be fine. Although if you're really particular you could get another one. I don't replace my retainer unless something's wrong with it (like above, if it was broken or didn't fit or something). One of the assistants suggested I buy those false teeth cleaning tablets. |
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mushiebeans Retainers Mar 30 2008, 02:33 AM
gigiopolis My orthodontist told me to wear it around 3 times ... Mar 30 2008, 02:37 AM Tamacracker Hm... I never had to wear a retainer or braces, I ... Mar 30 2008, 04:29 AM Teesa usually your teeth can shift back to normal if you... Mar 30 2008, 12:13 PM
sparrowdust If you need a case, just go ask an orthodontist.
... Apr 18 2008, 01:11 AM ms-jojo ^ Yeah, that's what I do too. My teeth feel a ... Mar 30 2008, 12:16 PM mushiebeans okay thank you ^ ^ i feel so much better! i wo... Mar 30 2008, 02:40 PM Reidar I barely wore it, and my orthodontist said that my... Mar 30 2008, 02:50 PM pkbabe Gahh! I hate wearing my freakin retainers ... Apr 18 2008, 01:01 AM nikx618 i read this sign at my ortho.
that retainers only ... Jul 18 2008, 04:18 PM yivan I feel guilty now, I rarely wore my retainers when... Jul 30 2008, 01:57 AM applejaxkz I haven't worn my retainer in a few years. My ... Aug 5 2008, 07:19 PM gelionie If your teeth can still fit in, then start wearing... Sep 13 2008, 03:23 AM KINGdinguhling lol Jan 24 2009, 05:23 AM gojira i get down with beezies with braces.
never try t... Jan 24 2009, 05:25 AM KINGdinguhling once i look in the mirror i see sexy ass me Jan 24 2009, 05:26 AM gojira really kevin?
btw my ortho said i needed to wear... Jan 24 2009, 05:32 AM KINGdinguhling RE: Retainers Jan 24 2009, 05:34 AM |
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