I had my braces off last Wednesday, and they gave me an Essix like retainer for just one week, till my Hawley was ready. I got the Hawley today. Boy am I glad. Other than getting used to speaking again, I at least don't have the feeling that I'm drowning!!
With the Essix, the saliva just kept building up in it, and I was constantly kind of sucking on it to clear it. And when you rinse it out and put it back in, there was always water down in the tooth area. I also like being able to drink my coffee or tea, without taking the Hawley out. Maybe if you have it for a longer period of time it will be better. ?
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