Braces a second time, risky?

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Brooke
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Braces a second time, risky?

#1 Post by Brooke »

I am just wondering if you do get braces again is it risky for the enamel? Is the glue and bands gonna harm the teeth? I am just wondering cause it seems like doing it twice may cause the enamel to weaken or show those white spots.
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ariel86
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#2 Post by ariel86 »

little question: when u mentionned "retainer wear for life" , does that really mean L-I-F-E :shock: ? because on my ortho's web site it says that everybody has to go through the retention phase, with no exception, and it says that u have to wear it full time for the first 48hours, then everynight for 1 year, and then 3 nights a week for 2 years... is that enough :?: ( im 21 now and i will start a 10 months in braces really soon, do you think its fine if after 25 i just do like 1 night a week, should the bite be stabilized by that time?)
thank you!! :lol:
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becks
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#3 Post by becks »

I have no idea about the answer to your question Brooke. I just wanted to say that I love your name...my daughter is Brooke too :)
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flipib05
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#4 Post by flipib05 »

hi brooke
i have had braces three times and there has not been any sort of problems with the glue or anything. my ortho didn't seem worried about it at all and neither did my dentist.
hope this helps
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markuhde
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#5 Post by markuhde »

My ortho recommends 2 years of wearing the retainer at night only after braces. The Essix type retainers are what he uses. After 2 years it's a your choice but to keep them perfect stick with it.

My best friend got her braces off 6 months ago so she's 6 months into her 2 years but she plans to keep on going so they stay perfect.
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jennielee81
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#6 Post by jennielee81 »

I wonder if what is stated on his website (48 hours) is actually not an error.

My ortho says full time for 1 year, then nights only for 2 years, then after that a few nights a week.

My son wore his retainers full time for 9 months, then nights only for about 6 more months and then stopped wearing them altogether.

His teeth have all moved in the past 2 years.

He's going in at the end of the month to see what can be done... he can't afford braces again. :cry: (he's 21)
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