I just got my braces off- one week ago. and I have been wearing my retainer most of the day. I probably have it on for 18 hours or something. I wanted to know if this would be ok, since I don't wear it for the full 24 hours. Also, can I readjust the wires on the retainer by myself if I have the tools? I am really far from my orthodontist since I'm at college now.
2006-10-28 08:55:44 · 5 answers · asked by hi 1 in Health ➔ Dental
The more you use them the better retention you can get, 18 hours is good, perfect, use them specially at night, in 4 to 6 month you could use them just at night, remember the ideally you should use them for ever. Don’t try to adjust them because you could active them a produce a not disable movement in your teeth, try to go to see your orthodontist, good luck
2006-10-28 10:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by orto_co 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don 't see a problem with only wearing it 18 hours a day but really you should only take it off when eating in my opinion. I think you should ask your orthodontist about readjusting the wires yourself. I wouldn't but that's just me.
2006-10-28 16:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by ilovetrack18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 hours is quite good as long as your teeth are staying in place, and I must congratulate you on actually wearing it, so many people don't (and then their teeth get crooked again). I wouldn't suggest adjusting the wires yourself, if it's not easy to go visit your orthodontist, call their office and see if what you need to adjust is something they think you can do yourself, or maybe it's supposed to be the way it is even if you think it isn't, just call and ask them.
2006-10-28 17:28:29 · answer #3 · answered by Little Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring it to any dentist to get it adjusted. Just tell them you dont live by the other one anymore, and they will usully adjust them for you. I wouldt suggest doing it yourself, because if the wire breaks, your screwed. and they do break kinda easily if you dont know what your doing.
18 hours a day, is plenty. You can give yourself a little break. As long as you wear it the majority of the day and especially at night.
2006-10-28 17:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by IKNOWTHAT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ULTIMATELY, WEARING IT JUST AT NIGHT WILL BE A GREAT WAY TO KEEP YOUR TEETH LOOKING GREAT! FOR THE TIME BEING IF YOU CAN WEAR IT ALL DAY THEN DO SO.
2006-10-28 21:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋