skydivermom 0 #1 January 25, 2007 You know, the kind you are supposed to wear on your teeth for the rest of your life after orthodontic treatment. Just got one for my top teeth the other day, and realized I don't know many people who continue to wear their retainers many years following the removal of their braces. Do you still wear yours? And if not, why not?Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #2 January 25, 2007 QuoteYou know, the kind you are supposed to wear on your teeth for the rest of your life after orthodontic treatment. Just got one for my top teeth the other day, and realized I don't know many people who continue to wear their retainers many years following the removal of their braces. Do you still wear yours? And if not, why not? Nope. IIRC (this was about 25 years ago), my orthodontist told me to wear it for about year or so after the braces were off and that was it. Went for a check-up with him one day and he said that's all I needed and threw it away. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #3 January 25, 2007 I here I thought you were getting yourself a lawyer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #4 January 25, 2007 QuoteDo you still wear yours? No. Quote And if not, why not? Gets in the way of the ball gag momma wildcard makes me wear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #5 January 25, 2007 I have never worn a retainer but I have worn a strap on. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #6 January 25, 2007 hence the reason so many these days are having braces put onSome people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #7 January 25, 2007 QuoteI here I thought you were getting yourself a lawyer. Sorry to disappoint youMrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #8 January 25, 2007 Quotehence the reason so many these days are having braces put on I paid 5K for my orthodontic treatment, I'm going to try very hard to make sure my teeth don't move!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #9 January 25, 2007 Come on... you have to test out the quality of the dentist's work...Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #10 January 25, 2007 QuoteI paid 5K for my orthodontic treatment, I'm going to try very hard to make sure my teeth don't move! Note to self: Keep punches away from the mouth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #11 January 25, 2007 Yeah....guess I've got to stop sucking my thumb too Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 January 25, 2007 When my braces come off (estimated to happen Jan 08), my ortho is putting permanent retainers on the back of my upper and lower teeth. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #13 January 25, 2007 I had the permanent one on my bottom teeth, after 3 rounds of braces and 2 jaw surgeries. It broke off after a year or so and now I have seperate upper and lower retainers. I wear them occasionally, at night. Maybe once a week at best. I went through too much to have my teeth go moving on me! Don't go to an ortho at all anymore though... Good luck! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
