I've noticed that after I take out my retainer, my bite feels off. I hate it!! When I go a few hours without my retainer (like when I leave it at home! opps!!) my bite feels normal.
Anyone else experience this??
Bite issues with retainer
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Bite issues with retainer
Braced: Jan. 17, 2006
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Removed: Oct. 26, 2006
Fixed bottom retainer
Clear Essix Retainer on top
Hi Leslie, My bite shifts a little with my retainer, but I find it shifted more with/without my bite positoner. My orthodontist said it could take a year until everything is finally stable. I only wear my upper retainer 10 hours (mostly overnight) so that my teeth fit together where they are suppose to be (I have a permanent lower retainer). I also use the bite positioner for 1 hour a day. It takes about 1/2 hour for my bite to shift to the best fit...
Had Damon 3 / Smart Clips for almost 2 years
Now in Hawley upper 10 hours/day, permanent lower retainers
Now in Hawley upper 10 hours/day, permanent lower retainers