nvcarissa's story - UPDATE 8/11/2007 - Retainer Pictures

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#76 Post by **jennielee81** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:06 pm

Beautiful! You look younger in the after picture than you do in the before!

Good work!

#77 Post by **nvcarissa** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 6:54 am

You really are being kind. How I wish it were so, but Thank You!

#78 Post by **jennielee81** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:58 am

Don't worry about the tooth that has moved, the retainer will push it around to where it belongs, once you get it.

I had a lower incisor that moved the second I was debanded. I had an essex retainer to straighten that out and once it was in place again, I got my bonded lower that is holding it there. It really is scarey how our teeth just don't want to sit still!

My teeth were also sore for a while after I got the braces off. It took a few months before I could bite a carrot with my front teeth without discomfort.

Right now I have an upper central incisor that has moved even with constent retainer wear so that's being moved with just the wire of the (hawley) retainer. It's working beautifully.

Enjoy!!!

#79 Post by **Lisa65** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:01 am

I think you look younger too. It's partly the teeth and partly the modern haircut, I think.
Either way, you look great. I hope the retainer soon does its job of pushing that stubborn tooth into line.

#80 Post by **Laurie** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:01 am

From what I've read (no personal experience) the retainer will help move that tooth back into place.

#81 Post by **nvcarissa** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:37 am

Thanks everyone for your reassurances regarding the retainer. I get it tomorrow and will keep you all posted.

#82 Post by **nvcarissa** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:07 pm

Got my retainers. The top one feels like a big wad of bubble gum stuck in the top of my mouth. I sound like a dork though my ortho assures me that after practicing talking for a few hours I'll be back to normal. I don't think so! I will take pictures tonight. Mine doesn't look like anything I've seen posted here. Much thicker in the roof of my mouth than I expected.

#83 Post by **nvcarissa** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 7:28 pm

Thanks KK. I forgot about the Rainbow Passage. I didn't really need it after my surgery, but I surely do now!

Website · #84 Post by **alexa** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 12:16 am

Yeah. Talking with retainers in is the pitts...

Oh well...least we got nice pretty teeth to go with the lisp!

#85 Post by **Milk n Cereal** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:44 am

Just stopping by to say good luck with your speech! I'm sure you'll be good and lisp-less in no time.

#86 Post by **M1k3y** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:10 am

Amazing smile there. I can't wait to get mine off soon.

#87 Post by **Laurie** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 11:15 am

I'm interested in seeing that retainer photo. I'd no idea how different they could all be.

#88 Post by **nvcarissa** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:00 pm

Click on thumbnails for larger picture.

My upper retainer looks like a modified Hawley.

My lower retainer is a spring retainer and just sits on my lower social six.

According to this link:

[quote]Spring retainers combine the principles of Hawley-type retainers with those of the tooth positioners. A working model is required on which the teeth are aligned. The traditional spring retainer was a sectional appliance using .028â€

#89 Post by **nvcarissa** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:20 pm

More pics.

Tried to give you a view of my upper retainer and how much space it covers.

Full front...you can see both retainers. Sorry about the saliva bubbles in my lower retainer.

Website · #90 Post by **alexa** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:42 pm

Nice blue on your Hawley!

Your lower retainer is interesting...I never cease to be amazed how different all of our retainers and wear times are.