Essix Retainers - how important?

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#1 Post by **aurich** » Sun May 20, 2007 10:35 pm

Well it looks like I just lost my second pair of Essix retainers. The 1st new ones I got they gave me them for free. Getting another pair would be $160. I've been out of braces for over 6 months now. How important are these retainers?

#2 Post by **mtbrncofn** » Mon May 21, 2007 1:12 am

Very....if you like your teeth where they are.

#3 Post by **FlyingScotsman** » Mon May 21, 2007 4:56 am

I was under the impression it took at least a year for your teeth to settle into their new positions after braces, so I would guess you would have had to wear your retainer for another 6 months.

#4 Post by **aurich** » Mon May 21, 2007 3:52 pm

Thank you all for the help, very good to know.

Luckily, I found my retainers! Looks like my cat had swept them under my couch. Ironically, I also found the pair I had lost previously within the hour, so I now have two pairs!

#5 Post by **markuhde** » Thu May 24, 2007 10:48 pm

My ortho says 2 years overnight only wear, then you're "probably ok" but to keep it perfect a couple nights a week for the rest of your life is a good idea...

#6 Post by **jennielee81** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:03 pm

My son wore his fairly regularly for 2 years then quit completely after that and his teeth moved a lot. Almost like they were just waiting for their opportunity to run!

Of course his experience may not be typical, but I am not trusting MY teeth to stay put on their own. . . EVERY!

Glad you found your retainers!!!

#7 Post by **jennielee81** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:45 pm

You've been listening in, Maryaten??