permanent retainer DOs and DONTs

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#1 Post by **leesah** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:25 pm

I just got my braces off this afternoon, and got a permanent retainer bonded to my top and bottom teeth. All my orthodontist told me was how to clean it, and I'm kind of paranoid now that I'll break it in my frantic post-braces crunchy food binge.

Are there foods I need to stay away from to avoid breaking it, like with braces?

#2 Post by **Caroline** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:30 pm

My ortho let me off with no contraindications. Enjoy your new found freedom!

#3 Post by **Kittysopretty** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:32 am

I have this on the bottom and was told NOTHING to worry about. My ortho and staff are pretty good with warnings too.

I'm leary too, after all this lil wire is just so teeny and seems fragile but I just chomp away so enjoy!