Metal Mouth Message Board

I have just finished upper arch treatment for a midline diastema and have had an upper bonded retainer fitted.

I'm struggling to adapt to it at the moment, it's been 2 days and my tongue just can't seem to leave it alone.

I'm scared of my horrible teeth reoccurring but am worried how long I will take to adjust to this new thing in my mouth.

I also used to suffer from bruxism and am scared of waking and finding it's gone and I've lost it. I will be also getting an Essix at some point next week too as a back up or maybe a double up, but worry about dislodging the fixed retainer whilst fitting and removing the Essix retainer.

Please let me know if you can relate.

Just try to be more conscious of what your tongue is doing It will take a while to discipline but you'll be ok.
The essix will be molded to fit with your bonded retainer so don't worry about dislodging it.
you have to be careful with what you eat though, the cement on the bonded retainer could still come off if you bite on something hard.
If you find the chewing surfaces on your essix recedes after a while because of your bruxism you might want to consider getting a nightguard instead.