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perhaps you could ask for clear ones for just daytime...and then wear the other one at night.

so I'm guessing that is what a clear retainer is, right? I don't wanna be surprised by some crazy contraption....I think I worry too much :shock: I am getting both the traditional type (with wire) and the clear ones. I would think the clear ones would be good for grinders cuz doesn't that block you ...

I posted this in another forum, but will post it here in case nobody reads the other one.... my question is: if my ortho says "clear retainer" does she mean those invisalign type trays?? like the one worn here: http://www.braceface.com/orthoimages/upperret2.jpg I'm getitng mine next week a...

thank-you. my ortho never said essix (are they all called essix?), all she said was 'clear retainer'....and then I forgot to ask what she meant by that. I guess it's too late as they prob sent my molds for them already. but I'm hoping it's a tray and not some bulky appliance that appears "clear...

I had fillings and got debanded. don't worry!! mind were really hard to get off and it sounded like she broke my teeth when snapping them off, but yoru teeth are alot stronger than you know and I'm sure you'll be fine!! just let ur ortho know about ur concern, and I'm sure he/she will be more gentle...

those invisalign type trays?? like the one worn here: http://www.braceface.com/orthoimages/upperret2.jpg I'm getitng mine next week and I forgot to ask what they meant by 'clear retainers'. Also, do they look liek the one in the picture?? 'cause that's not really invisible, it's pretty darn notcieab...