If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.
I have been out of braces for about 3 years now. I have worn essix type retainers since debanding, but also have a back up set of Hawleys that I've not worn much. My essix retainers are now getting to the point where they're pretty beat up and are ready to be retired. I pulled out my hawleys last night and the top one fits great, but I'm not sure the bottom one is fitting properly. The bow on the lower one seems to sit really high, and appears to just barely come to the top of my lower teeth. The bow on the upper lies across the middle of my teeth, and I was assuming that the bow on the lower should be positioned similarly. I've included a photo, please tell me if this looks like the correct position for the bow on a lower hawley. If not, can this be adjusted by my dentist? I no longer live in the area near my ortho, and also have no shifting issues. Thanks.
Yes that is very vert high the bar is supposed to be it the middle of teeth so it has more strength to keep it so the teeth stay put its not getting that structual suppourt being that high. You should bring it to your dentist and have them look at it, maybe he can tell you of a good ortho to bring it to to adjust it quickly for you Best of luck let us know.
Thanks for looking. I felt like they didn't feel/look quite right, but I wasn't totally sure as I'm used to my old essix retainers. I'll be sure to ask my dentist to look at it and/or refer me somewhere to get it adjusted when I go in next month. I'll keep you posted. Thanks again
You're very welcome Yes please do let me know how it went IM curious as to what kind my orthodontist uses because I have friends who only got the essix retainers.
Best of luck let us know.