is it common for orthodontists to fit people for a retainer with braces on or am i just unlucky?
2007-05-15 13:25:52 · 8 answers · asked by tizzle m 1 in Health ➔ Dental
thanks for the answers but i meant dont the orthodontists usually tkae the braces off to fit you for a retainer i dont kknow but to me it seems liek the braces would change the teeth mold thing
2007-05-15 13:34:16 · update #1
Very common. It prevents the teeth from moving back to a pre orthodontics state. I had retainers too.
2007-05-15 13:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces and then a retainer for a year then they said my teeth were fine and i didnt need to wear the retainer at night at all...then my teeth moved back and i need to get another retainer or maybe even braces again! So yes i would recommend you wear it the rest of your life at night! And no retainers dont hurt! There a little uncomfortable the first few days, but then you get used to it!
2016-05-19 14:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people have a retainer after their braces are taken off. It prevents your teeth from moving back and keeps them in their nice new straight place. You may have to wear the retainer all the time for a while, then only need to wear it at night. Right at first it will feel funny in your mouth, but soon you won't notice it at all.
It will be worth it, you will have a beautiful smile!
2007-05-15 13:30:41 · answer #3 · answered by Clare 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces for two years and it is customary for your Otho to give you retainers. This so the work the brace wont go to waste. When you go back ask the if your insurance can cover the invisible retainer instead of the ones with the metal bar. it not that bad.As the months pass the Otho will say just put them on at night
2007-05-15 13:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by lilteddy0486 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its very common. orthodontists fit you for a retainer so you teeth wont move back to where they were. If you didnt get a retainer all those years of braces would be worthless.
2007-05-15 13:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by alexis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is commen because as soon as you get the braces off you will have to wear a retainer. The retainer will keep your teeth aligned. Make sure to wear it though! If not your teeth will shift, so be careful!
2007-05-15 13:29:42 · answer #6 · answered by A317 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i got braces today and i have to have a retainer when i get them off for 2 years
2007-05-15 13:45:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep its normal, my sister has a permanent retainer glued to the back of her teeth, it just stops your teeth moving back to the old position
2007-05-15 13:30:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋