Sucess stories about essix retainers?

[Blondii428]

Hi! I'm still in braces but was told that I'll be getting the essix retainers to only wear at night. I was just wondering if anyone had success or horror stories about how the essix retainers work? I'm worried that they have to be replaced more often and that by only wearing them at night, my teeth may move during the day. Thanks!

[Zoso]

They do tend to need to be replaced more often than Hawley retainers. This is especially true if you are given to grinding your teeth.

As to going straight to nights only, I'll say this. The text books still suggest as much as a year of round the clock wear. But your orthodontist obviously knows what he is doing, and must be confident that you will be perfectly OK going straight to night time wear. His reputation is on the line here along with your straight teeth However, if at any stage you feel like your teeth are not being retained well, you can and should give your ortho a call and have him evaluate.