I had braces for over 2 years and had a retainer for over 2 years as well but it broke. Should I get a new one? Are my teeth going to move gradually during the years or is it not worh it to spend money on a new one?
2007-03-26 15:46:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Well technically yes.. your teeth will move back gradually.. but lets put it this way.. I got my braces off 4 years ago, and I've only worn my retainer once... but my teeth.. haven't moved to a point where anyone can notice, if at all.
So no.... unless you're super cautious.
2007-03-26 15:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by Monkey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your orthodontist will be the only one who can accurately answer that question. Most cases, yes your teeth will move without the use of a retainer. Depending on what broke on your retainer, they may be able to repair it. If not, perhaps discuss having a permanent retainer placed. This is a wire placed on the back of the anterior teeth on the upper and lower, held in place with a composite material. Most patients and orthodontist prefer this type of retainer as it is fixed and keeps the teeth from shifting. The only down fall to this type of retainer is having to thread the floss under the wire between each tooth. Most patients don't have any trouble after they get used to the technique. As for your question, talk with your orthodontist or your dentist. Either will be able to help with this by making a new retainer, checking for possible repair work, or placing a fixed retainer. Hope I've been of some help and good luck!
2007-03-26 16:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new retainer wil only be about 150-200. Your teeth will move, maybe not for 20 years, but they can shift in months. The retainer is a good thing to sleep in one night a week until you just don't care anymore. Theretainer feels tight, something moved wear it every night until it goes back. then drop down to every other and then one night week again. You'll be gladto never do braces again instead of one night of retainer wear.
2007-03-26 15:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by Oneria2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is definitely definitely worth it to get a new retainer immediately. If you don't wear your retainers, your teeth can move back into their old positions, which could lead to you wearing braces yet again. When you think about it, the cost of a retainer pales in comparison to the cost of another round of braces
2007-03-26 16:15:59 · answer #4 · answered by chachacha345 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you need a new retainer, as soon as possible. Yup, your teeth is going to move gradually without a retainer. It is definately worth to spend money on a new retainer than having another bracketts on after your teeth move.
2007-03-26 17:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jc 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would definitely get a new one! Your teeth will move though out your young adult life, and for all the time you spent on braces you don't want to end up with less then straight teeth!
2007-03-26 16:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by gloria w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about you but I think you should.Two weeks after my dog ate mine I started getting extremely bad headaches because my teeth started moving. Personaly, I think you should get a new one because your orthodontist gave you one for a reason. The plus side of retainers are that you dont't grind your teeth when you sleepand wake up with splitting headaches.
2007-03-26 16:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by scorpiophoenix13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your teeth may move a ltitle bit, but I stopped wearing mine several years ago, and I haven't noticed that much of a difference. Everyone eventually stops wearing their retainer, even though you're technically supposed to wear it forever, but I wouldn't worry too much about it.
2007-03-26 15:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by dancerhelen2006 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ya get one - you did spend a lot of money on braces - you might as well.
2007-03-26 15:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by Basil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋