if my ortho says clear retainer does she mean....

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#1 Post by **totheend** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:58 pm

those invisalign type trays?? like the one worn here:

I'm getitng mine next week and I forgot to ask what they meant by 'clear retainers'.

Also, do they look liek the one in the picture?? 'cause that's not really invisible, it's pretty darn notcieable if you ask me. hopefully they fit more snug than that!!

anyways, please let me know what they mean by 'clear retainers'! I'm kindof nervous and dont' want to be surprised by what it is next week!!

#2 Post by **totheend** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:40 pm

thank-you.

my ortho never said essix (are they all called essix?), all she said was 'clear retainer'....and then I forgot to ask what she meant by that.

I guess it's too late as they prob sent my molds for them already. but I'm hoping it's a tray and not some bulky appliance that appears "clear".....

#3 Post by **kisses14** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:44 am

I believe it is called an Essix retainer, but why don't you call your ortho's office and ask?

#4 Post by **nearlyoffxox** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:03 am

theyre normally a pretty tight fit and dont leave much room, well mine doesnt anyway, does that one look right?

#5 Post by **Caroline** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:42 am

It was probably just placed that way for the purpose of taking the picture? If it actually fit that way, I have a hard time believing the retainer would do its job properly.