Wearing retainers everyday, all day.

[Daisytny]

I just got my braces taken off yesterday. I was given a retainer and told to wear everyday for 3 months. Then after that everynight.
I'm finding it very difficult to wear the top retainer during the day while at work. I really can't talk with it in.
I'm so glad I didn't go with invisigln.
Do you think if I just wear at night that it would be effective?

Thank you for you input !

[coconut]

I'd be going with your ortho's instructions. If you find the retainer uncomfortable, you might like to inquire if it can be adjusted.

[lightskinnnn38]

I would definitely wear it as your ortho instructed. I'd rather talk uncomfortably for 3 months than have a setback after years of orthodontic work! I agree with coconut, maybe they can adjust it for you?

[Coffeeguy]

I'd give it a bit more time and see if you get used to it. It took me a few days to get used to mine. Definitely wear as instructed or you may end up wasting all that time and money on braces by relapsing. If after a few days it is still uncomfortable, go and see your ortho about adjusting it. Sometimes, a horse shoe palette will make life easier on you--that's where the retainer is cut back in the shape of a, well, horse shoe. So not all of the palette is covered, just around the necks of the teeth.

[dylanmorris]

I am sure you will get used to it very soon. Follow your ortho's advice so everything will turn out perfectly right.

[Thatoneperson]

It takes time to get used to. My only advice is to try to open your mouth wider when you talk to avoid the tongue hitting your retainer.

I say just tough it out for three months. It will totally be worth it!!

[josie]

I'm going to have to wear them 24/7 when I get my braces off in a few months and I'm for sure not looking forward to it I'm more worried about not being able to snack often with them in!