If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.
So I finally got my braces off this morning and I have an essex retainer on my top and bottom. The removal process wasn't too bad, just a lot of scrapping really, my teeth were just a little sore. But as time went on my teeth become more and more sore and now they're almost as tender as when i first got my braces on! Is this normal?
Congrats on getting them off! i got mine off today as well and my teeth are VERY tender. my ortho said this is very common and not to worry. enjoy your days being naked!!!!
Yep - the soreness is normal. It will go away. And if you don't wear your retainer all the time (or as your ortho recommends) they tend to be a little sore when you put it back in.
Damon 3s. On 2/15/2006. Off 2/21/2007!
Essix on uppers, Hawley on lowers.