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by philipp
Sat Mar 20, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: The Naked Tooth (Retainers and Life After Braces)
Topic: bonded retainer-but NOT a wire-help?
Replies: 3
Views: 3092

Can't imagine retainer wire of fiberglass. Sure it is not braided metal? I think the glue should never get between the teeth. Had lower retainers fitted one week ago and have the very same problem between two teeth. Can't floss and will ask my ortho on Monday to fix this problem. If need be, by redo...
by philipp
Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: Lingual Braces
Topic: Speech and snogging with linguals - any previous experience?
Replies: 16
Views: 12449

I had upper and lower lingual braces 7 years ago for about a year. I think it was worth the effort but am not sure if I wouldn't rather go for regular ones next time. I was practically unable to speak for about a day when I had the upper ones fitted. It was terrible. I couldn't even ask people for t...