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8 Days before DEBOND

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lauralea
, 10-26-2010 at 09:02 PM (361 Views)
YAAA...just putting it out there...getting braces off next week!! YEAH
So simple question...for those of you who have bonded lin retainers...are there different types? My fam dentist told me to ask for the one that is only bonded on each linginal canine (same she got) instead of each individual tooth as is the bonded retainer that someone i know got just a few weeks ago..both from the same ortho...
HELP????
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  1. MCOMarkhamOrthodontist's Avatar
    Some orthodontists like to bond only the lower canines because it makes it easier to floss and there are fewer chances of needing rebonds. The issue that you may run into is that the lower anterior teeth can still shift. Depending on your initial malocclusion and a number of other factors, you may benefit from individually bonded teeth.
  2. lauralea's Avatar
    Thanks Dr.Tam!
  3. Denise's Avatar
    My friend just got her braces off and demanded that she NOT get a bonded retainer. There is so much controversy over them. She was sick of having things glued to her teeth and she hated the thought of one. We go to the same orthodontist and I am going to refuse one as well. At our age, we are capable of wearing retainers and I hate the thought of anything more glued in my mouth too. If you decide to get one, let us know how it feels and how you're doing with it!