Hello, My son got a wire retainer that has about 5mm of plastic at the back and prevents him from closing his mouth. His doctor told him that it is on purpose to maintain his bite. Because of the plastic none of the teeth touch and the mouth is very uncomfortable. Also it has some metal loops at the front like a tongue guard? My fear is that keeping his mouth open all night will damage the joint. Please let me know how common and safe is this type of retainer. Regards, Stella
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Without photos it is hard to make a treatment recommendation, but I would always recommend a consultation with an Orthodontist. At this appointment they will take photos, x-rays and do a dental exam. At this point, you can find out your treatment options. There is also an option called...
It sounds like the impression (molds) of your teeth got distorted somehow, or something unfavorable happened during the fabrication process of the tray, because normally the first tray with Clear Correct or Invisalign fits very accurately. Usually its not until later in treatment that...
I've had the opportunity to successfully treat my patients with both Invisalign and Clear Correct, as well as other clear Aligner systems. I have had great success with each clear Aligner modality. Invisalign definitely has an edge over clear correct. Their treatment planning software is top ...