Question about bottom bonded retainer...

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#1 Post by **Samantha08** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:24 pm

So I have my braces off and everything, with a bonded retainer on the bottom. Do you have EACH of the 6 bottom teeth bonded to the retainer? Mine is only bonded to the two teeth on the end, and one of my front middle teeth has shifted forward a tiny bit..

#2 Post by **Attagirl2** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:13 am

Hi Samantha. My bottom permanent retainer was put on about 3 weeks ago. It attaches only at the eye teeth as well. I would suggest you give your orthodontist a call, as you don't want that tooth shifting, IMO.

#3 Post by **Caroline** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 5:40 am

Mine is bonded to all 6 teeth, and let me tell you, these suckers aren't going anywhere. Everything is rock steady!

#4 Post by **jcdamon3** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:49 pm

I will be getting a bonded bottom retainer as well which will be bonded to just the canines. My ortho told me that the teeth might shift a little bit at first but they will settle in.

He also told me though that he would make an essix for the bottom and that I could wear it every so often to make sure the teeth aren't moving.

#5 Post by **Alimommy2** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:46 am

Hi! I FINALLY just got access here although I've been reading for a couple days. My bonded retainer is glued to all six, and my ortho never gave me a removable. I moved to another state over 3 years ago though, and have not had any followup since then.

I would be concerned about the wire only being bonded twice because of movement.