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Question about braces?
I'm getting my braces removed soon and my dentist said that they have to take a moulding of my teeth after removing braces. Do you know what this is for? Another question: are you supposed to wear retainers all day?
8 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
well the mold is to like fit your retainer or whatever but its also nice to see how much your teeth have changed (:
and sometimes people have to wear their retainer during the day and night, so in that case they normally get two different kinds, and invisalign (invisble one) and then a normal one to wear at night. But if your like my dad and sis, you only have to wear it at night :D :D
Source(s): Ummmm watching my dad and sis go through it and seeing them (retainers and molds)? hahaha - Anonymous1 decade ago
The molding is to make a print of your teeth so they can make your retainers fit perfectly.
You hare suppose to wear your retainers 24/7 and only take out when eating/drinking and brushing for 6 months. Each ortho is different. Some say 3 months all day, some say 6 months (like my ortho) or 1 year! Then, no matter what, you have to wear them at night when the time is up! For the rest of your life, lol.
Source(s): had braces and I have a retainer - 1 decade ago
here are different reasons why you might need a retainer. The most common reason is to help your teeth stay set in their new positions after wearing braces. It's important to wear your retainer because as your body grows, your teeth do some shifting. The retainer helps to control this shifting, which occurs naturally.
The retainer keeps the teeth in line and you won't even notice it while you're sleeping!
Retainers can help many mouth problems besides shifting teeth. These retainers keep your tongue from going forward in between your teeth when you speak. Your tongue is trained to go to the roof of your mouth instead of through your teeth.
- 1 decade ago
The mold is so they can make the retainers to fit your teeth perfectly..and you wear your retainers 24/7 the first year then at night the second year then after that just whenever.
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- Tifftay18Lv 61 decade ago
They are making a molding for your teeth for your retainer, if not sure your doctor will tell you.
Some people have to wear their retainers all day, and some have to wear them when they go to sleep. All of these questions can be asked by your orthodontist, they are going to tell you when it would have to be used.
Source(s): I have braces. - Anonymous1 decade ago
Your not supposed to wear retainers all day, just at night time.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
the molding is so that they can form the retainer to fit your mouth and no you take the retainer out to eat and depending on what your dentist says you might be able to take it out when you sleep
- Anonymous1 decade ago
the modleing is probly for your retainer
and yes you have to wear your retainer all day(some people dont but their teeth move), but they also have a retainer that looks like invisaline and u only wear it at night.
Source(s): i have braces, im getting them off next week