Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 4:22 pm
So far I have not had any relapses with the Essix retainer, but I would have been satisfied if my Ortho recommended the Hawley for the top, I just went with what he told me would work best. In fact I am a teeth grinder and the Essix actually helps with grinding, ( I did ask about whether or not I would grind holes in the retainer and he did say there could be a slight chance of that, I guess I will worry about that when the time comes). I guess it comes down to what the Ortho thinks will be the most effective, in terms of looks, I personally think both look great, I like how the Hawley looks with the thin wire and I like how the Essix looks, I have had both, ( I had a hawley when I had braces the first time, this is my second round).