Types of Retainers | Retainer Wear Part 2
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Another common question I get is about retainers, and types of retainers that we make. Our most popular retainer that we use is called the Essix Retainer, and that's a clear, almost like an Invisalign type of retainer. The reason it is so popular is that it works in a couple of good ways.
Once we take the braces off, we often see that patients may not be as compliant about wearing their retainers as we would like for them to do, so if teeth do shift or move a little bit, the Essix retainer, if worn more often, can actually move teeth back to that perfect alignment that you had the day the braces came off.
The older, traditional retainer that we had with the acrylic and a wire that went across the front is called a Hawley Retainer. We really don't use those a lot today, just depending on the result of the case; if we need settling in the vertical dimension, we can often do that. And even with an Essix retainer, we get some vertical settling, but sometimes we have to use a Hawley retainer in order to settle things. The problem with a Hawley retainer is that, if patients aren't as compliant with that retainer and teeth start to move, often once those rotations occur, we can't really gain them back without putting braces back on.
A common request that I get from patients, is the discussion about a fixed retainer, where we glue a piece of wire on the back of the upper or lower teeth. We do some in our practice, we always make a removable retainer that fits over the top.
But, one thing I see with a lot of our adults coming in today, that's very important to talk about with these fixed retainers. I tell patients, in order for a fixed retainer to be effective, we have to use a lot of glue and glue it on the back of each tooth that that retainer attaches to. So, what happens when we do that is it's very hard for patients to properly clean. And, eventually over time, plaque will start to build up. Because the composite is somewhat porous, it can absorb food and liquid particles, and often patients breath starts to smell. And often times, we look in there and it is the retainer. It's stained, it has a lot of bacteria built up around it.
The other downfall to the fixed retainer, is you can never bite into anything hard with your teeth. So if you ever want to bite into an apple, you can't do it with a fixed retainer. You have to cut it up and chew it on your back teeth.
That's why I tend to lean more towards the removable retainers, just because you can brush, you can floss properly, a lot easier to keep clean, you don't have to worry about your breath smelling, and you can eat whatever you want to; there is no maintenance factor associated with worrying about breaking the bond of the retainer. That's probably why it's the most popular retainer. Like I said, if you wear it properly, and teeth shift a little bit, you can shift the teeth back to where they're supposed to be.
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I've had a permanent retainer for about 15 years, I never had any problems and I was never told I couldn't bite anything hard. I've bitten plenty of apples and hard things with no problems. This is all new information to me.
@kamlakulkarni7351
3 жыл бұрын
Are retainer are visible to you
@FEARLESSlife28
2 жыл бұрын
For upper jaw fixed retainers best or not? Kindly tell me
@Versace24_7
2 жыл бұрын
@@FEARLESSlife28 go google please! That’s why google exists
ned from buzzfeed in 20 years 😂😂😂😂
@MrThemovie321
8 жыл бұрын
+Elias Sijl LOOOL
@kaylabranch2807
7 жыл бұрын
Elias Sijl lol
@kassiealonso7604
7 жыл бұрын
Elias Sijl I'm dead lol 😂😂😂
@warduck7127
6 жыл бұрын
Elias Sijl fuck buzzfeed libtard
wow I have to get the permanent retainer I'm fucked
@carterdanger8654
8 жыл бұрын
Same I got it today and im watching this at 4:08 AM
@SandeepSharma-zq1xj
7 жыл бұрын
Lavoun Galloway damn man my ortho keeps on forcing me to get permanent ones is it neccesary can i get clear ones !?
@josephwhite9628
6 жыл бұрын
Just go to the hygienist every 6 months for a deep clean, to help keep on top of things.
@anasubia5856
3 жыл бұрын
Damn
I get my braces off in 3 weeks and I'm so glad I chose the clear removable retainer ahead of time
@Markeith199E
3 жыл бұрын
How often you wear them now?
@ellacardona8243
2 жыл бұрын
@@Markeith199E hahah yeah fr
I have both fixed and removable retainer..
Thank u for this video. I am now well informed
Great video.
I will be finishing with Invisalign in 4 weeks. I opt in for both, fix and clear retainers 🥳
@AJ-zo4pr
Жыл бұрын
How’s it going
@antigonooo
Жыл бұрын
@@AJ-zo4pr the treatment last 11 months, i am so happy after one year. I went for fixed retainers plus removable at night.
@AJ-zo4pr
Жыл бұрын
@@antigonooo you have to wear retainers for life?
@antigonooo
Жыл бұрын
@@AJ-zo4pr so, in my case I was suggested to wear it twice a week at night
@AJ-zo4pr
Жыл бұрын
@@antigonooo i wore it for 2 years. After that when i reminded them my teeth shifted back
I'm getting both after invisalign. I didn't get a choice, I was just told that this is what's gonna happen.
Very informative
I have the option of getting fixed retainers or removable retainers. I lean towards removable retainers, but that’s based on my belief that having metal in your mouth isn’t exactly a good thing. If you have the option to do without metal, I’m definitely taking it. But then again on the other side go the spectrum I do think fixed retainers are probably more reliable.
I have the Fix Retainers and the Hawley Retainer
I'm getting a retainer tomorrow
I got my braces off about two weeks ago, I got the clear retainers and the next the my bite opened my retainers ruined my bite so I had to get them back on 🤦🏻♀️
I am wearing temporary retainer along with that fixed reatiner so is there any problem with like to wear boh retainers
@nirupamanroop4671
4 жыл бұрын
Have u ever had a reply to this? I would really like to know since I'm also wearing both.
@hanihanihani4887
3 жыл бұрын
@@nirupamanroop4671 it's good to wear your retainer, even better if both 🙂
My Essix does not work so I am having a permanent retainer fitted in tomorrow. I rather keep the removable retainer thanks.
@isabellalushington3509
4 жыл бұрын
can you wear both at the same time?
@FEARLESSlife28
2 жыл бұрын
Fixed retainers are best for upper jaw?
I have a fixed retainer on top and bottom, essix on bottom and Hawley on top
@user-zt6pg5bz2l
3 жыл бұрын
How long should you use each of them? Did they tell you?
@hanihanihani4887
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-zt6pg5bz2l for the rest of your life, otherwise the teeth will shift
I got my braces off today along with a fixed retainer, and I had a lot of glue on it, but I kept licking it all day and it feels like there's less and less of it? Is what I'm doing wrong?
@user-hl8bh1kj1c
4 жыл бұрын
How r you now?
Ok but I’m confused I got both? I got the permanent one and the removable one and it doesn’t make sense
Hi I have a perminant retainer just recieved my removable retainers today should I wear both of them at the same time
@ella-we1zr
6 жыл бұрын
Fann Of all how much do permanent retainers
Which one is the best i get two option permanent and removable so which i choose ..? And one thing more i want to enjoy my food and comfort also important which one best..?
@susmitadey1450
3 жыл бұрын
Permanent one
@thedrifter3938
3 жыл бұрын
@@susmitadey1450 Why
So removable retainers can get teeth back if they get shifted during time?I thought that their job was just to keep teeth in place
Had perminant put on today didn't get a choice already hating it , how long should it be on until removable
@audreyd9883
6 жыл бұрын
Im getting mines removed today!!But i got it for 2 or 1 year well..I got it in 3rd grade . Hope this helps ♡♡♡♡
@fannofall2772
6 жыл бұрын
+Audrey Pantor have to have my perminant retainer and have to put Essex retainer in during the nights , first time today hope it doesn't hurt
@manasvi2758
3 жыл бұрын
@@fannofall2772 hey how was your experience then?
I have the lingual wire that’s on my bottom jaw behind my teeth and glued on both my canines except now the glue chipped off on one side
@hannealvior287
Жыл бұрын
So how’s it now? Is it moving or what?
What's the name/type of the glue/ adehisive used to keep the fixed retainer glued to the teeth?!
@kainatlund3872
3 жыл бұрын
Gc universal glue
i'm getting my braces off in a year, which i am so excited about. but my ortho told me which retainers i'll have instead of choice and he said i'll have two permanent retainers, upper and lower. and a removeable plate retainer/hawley retainer. i don't mind the hawley retainer if that's what he thinks is best for my teeth, but i am a bit worried about the permanents in case the have a build up of plaque
@sneakerdude3654
3 ай бұрын
You mouth, your pick.
PLEASEE HELP!! I just got my braces removed today and i cant bite at all because of the glue of my fixed retainer.... and its driving me CRAZYYYYY.. what should i do
@valarmorghulis3773
6 жыл бұрын
Jupiter a can u bite now?
@kdkkat
5 жыл бұрын
What did you do?
@greego5952
5 жыл бұрын
I have a fixed retainer put in without permission. Im 15.
@Katherine-io7lz
5 жыл бұрын
Chicken Films Inc. Oml same I didn’t get to choose whether or not I wanted a fixed retainer I barely realized that that it’s stuck with me forever -
@1.emily.59
4 жыл бұрын
SAME!! I'm 15 and I got a fixed retainer behind my front 2 top teeth under the NHS (so my gap doesn't reopen) as well as the normal plastic night retainers. but I'm SO torn as I can't close my mouth as the retainer is clashing with my front bottom two teeth WHAT SHOULD I DO HELPPPP
I got one missing tooth growing 2 more to go and I get my retainers off 😢
I’m getting my braces 😬 off this week
@sararamirez6611
3 жыл бұрын
TheSeriousComedy YT I got them off today :)
@anasubia5856
3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
I'm getting a retainer in 3 weeks
@vinayshakyawar
6 жыл бұрын
Allies Squishy Corner Essix, Hawley or wired~ ?
@jenGeeJushawshee
6 жыл бұрын
Vinay Shakyawar fixed, not WIRED...lol
@allie-ge9ju
6 жыл бұрын
I got a Hawley
@jenGeeJushawshee
6 жыл бұрын
Allies Squishy Corner Want a cyber cookie?
The orthodontist asked me to use both,fixed and removable retainers!
@valeyzia1632
3 жыл бұрын
Same, right now I’m hating the fixed retainer
@bellabelle99
3 жыл бұрын
eh the fixed retainer isn't too bad. it just feels a little weird but you'll get used to it.. idk y so many ppl r complaining lmao
@kirbythekrib7777
3 жыл бұрын
@@bellabelle99 they are permanent? And y’a to me the only way u would have issue is if u just literally brush your teeth and your hygiene is trash which most people’s hygiene is garbage so it would make sense why they don’t want the permanent ones but how much did it cost u? Cause I might get it
@tinaz.6137
3 жыл бұрын
@@kirbythekrib7777 I'm not sure about the price, since I just paid for everything together-braces and all- which was like $5000. I personally prefer my fixed retainer, even though I just got my hawley retainer (I only have to wear at night). I had the fixed ones for about three months, and I've been treating them like I did with braces- brushing 2-3 times a day, using a water flosser, and mouthwash.
@satvikgarg3965
3 жыл бұрын
@@tinaz.6137 Damn bro I got braces for 500 dollars in india.
Wait so you get to choose three different retainers
@blobaboo31
8 жыл бұрын
i disnt get to choose i just got the plastic clear one for day and night but it can just be night
@urmum7461
7 жыл бұрын
Queen Hailey My orthodontist asked do I want fixed or removable retainers then I asked whats the difference and said ill need the fixed retainers lol so theyll decide which is best for the patient
@anasubia5856
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't choose I got a Hawley retainer
Can i remove my fixed retainers and even if i do will it affect my teeth??
@valeyzia1632
3 жыл бұрын
I honestly want to remove mine right now. I hate it
@easehere705
3 жыл бұрын
@@valeyzia1632 same 😭
@hanihanihani4887
3 жыл бұрын
Well it depends if you will wear your removable ones, if you remove the permanent and don't wear your removable ones the teeth will shift, so wear your retainers!
@easehere705
3 жыл бұрын
@@hanihanihani4887 they're the permenant ones and i'm now used to it after almost an year,, ty❤❤
@hanihanihani4887
3 жыл бұрын
@@easehere705 you are welcome, glad you got used to them!
my glue just came off from the permanent retainer what can i do !!!
@BobMarley-un2nt
3 жыл бұрын
Nothing that’s a gg
@hessaalmansoori3221
3 жыл бұрын
@Call me Daddy !! no but I went to my orthodontist and she fixed it
@valeyzia1632
3 жыл бұрын
Lucky you 😂 I
@C.A.H.M
3 жыл бұрын
This just happened to me and I think it chipped some teeth.
@jl7662
3 жыл бұрын
@@hessaalmansoori3221 did she replace your wire or just add glue
I got my lower braces off today.. Got the fixed retainer.. Anyone else feel like they added an extra layer of tooth enamel?
@lenawimmer5677
4 жыл бұрын
Indian Brace Face ah same
@justbraceface
4 жыл бұрын
@@lenawimmer5677 bracemates lool😂😂😂..
@lenawimmer5677
4 жыл бұрын
Indian Brace Face haha Hey my barcemate😂
@layzeesuga7047
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@warda.s4715
2 жыл бұрын
Am in the exact same situation now 🤡
I don't get a choice! They chose permanent for me! 😖😭
@somaligirlh130
6 жыл бұрын
Carmony me too 🙁
@melissaralte2884
5 жыл бұрын
Same here
@justinm16
4 жыл бұрын
They gave me hawley
@maishafairooz3962
4 жыл бұрын
I got a fixed retainer only.Are we supposed to get two different kinds of retainer?
@Janiiya
3 жыл бұрын
Maisha Fairooz that’s what most people get, maybe speak to your ortho?
Can I eat meat with having retainers on
@Noname-uk9mu
6 жыл бұрын
JPT TANI ETHNIC You don't eat with retainers on.
@duhitzmekk-uk7ms
5 жыл бұрын
Noname ! My dentist says I have to put it on 24 hours every day but I still take it off when I eat and my teeth are moving :(