Lets Talk about weak teeth, Any recommendations on veneers ,implants, Lumineers.

[BillCosbyAteMyHomework]

Im getting invisaline next week. My teeth are straight butI noticed Im getting a slight gap due to my teeth "shifting" no no no

Get a perm retainer when you're done with Invisalign. If you're not 100% with your removable retainer instructions (and it's for life), your spacing will come back pretty fast.

 

[HalfwayHandsome]

Get a perm retainer when you're done with Invisalign. If you're not 100% with your removable retainer instructions (and it's for life), your spacing will come back pretty fast.

Good looking

 

[BillCosbyAteMyHomework]

Good looking

Of course...coming from the girl that has a little gap in my front teeth because I don't take my own advice
Edit: And if the spacing is on top, a lot of orthodontists won't do perm retainers because they're harder to keep clean(you can't see them as easily as bottom teeth). Insist that you know the risks and keep that shyt clean.

 

[HalfwayHandsome]

Of course...coming from the girl that has a little gap in my front teeth because I don't take my own advice
Edit: And if the spacing is on top, a lot of orthodontists won't do perm retainers because they're harder to keep clean(you can't see them as easily as bottom teeth). Insist that you know the risks and keep that shyt clean.

My smile Is my best feature gotta keep that shyt fresh

 

[BillCosbyAteMyHomework]

My smile Is my best feature gotta keep that shyt fresh

I think mine is too.

 

[TheNig]

Get a perm retainer when you're done with Invisalign. If you're not 100% with your removable retainer instructions (and it's for life), your spacing will come back pretty fast.

Do not get a permamnent retainer. Its the worst investment ever in dental next to a Maryland bridge

 

[TheNig]

Of course...coming from the girl that has a little gap in my front teeth because I don't take my own advice
Edit: And if the spacing is on top, a lot of orthodontists won't do perm retainers because they're harder to keep clean(you can't see them as easily as bottom teeth). Insist that you know the risks and keep that shyt clean.

Its actually harder to keep the lower anterior cleaner than any part of the mouth.

 

[BillCosbyAteMyHomework]

Do not get a permamnent retainer. Its the worst investment ever in dental next to a Maryland bridge

Strongly disagree. Not sure why you think this.

 

[BillCosbyAteMyHomework]

Its actually harder to keep the lower anterior cleaner than any part of the mouth.

I agree, but the argument of not getting a retainer on the upper is that it's harder to keep clean because you CAN'T SEE IT as well.

 

[Kasino416]

I just got porcelain veneers a couple weeks back (4 front teeth, $4,800). I had braces when I was younger, took em off - had perfect teeth. However, over the years, the gap started to reopen, so I did the veneers as a perma fix. My teeth are perfect now, i just got a new job, and a lot of it resulted from the confidence I exuded in the interviews. Dont sleep on perfect teeth man. In hindsight it may seem like big money, but in the long run, well worth it - especially in a client facing business like mine.

 

[TheNig]

Becuz I am doing my residency and when I was an ortho assistant, we never put them on patients becuz they scratch the tongue.

But if you enjoy using floss theaders then by all means keep that arch wire in your grill.

Strongly disagree. Not sure why you think this.

 

[TheNig]

I agree, but the argument of not getting a retainer on the upper is that it's harder to keep clean because you CAN'T SEE IT as well.

I agree, but the argument of not getting a retainer on the upper is that it's harder to keep clean because you CAN'T SEE IT as well.

I don't like the idea of permanent arch wires.

 

[BillCosbyAteMyHomework]

I don't like the idea of permanent arch wires.

And that's fine- that's why I said to do your research. I've had a perm retainer for years, and if it's done right, it shouldn't scratch at all. All dependent on the bonding and technique that you use, it's not a problem.

And using floss threaders- it should keep you on your toes to floss better everywhere, all the while keeping those lower teeth, and upper spacing in check. If you're in the ortho world, you know those are the first things to shift.

 

[TheNig]

And that's fine- that's why I said to do your research. I've had a perm retainer for years, and if it's done right, it shouldn't scratch at all. All dependent on the bonding and technique that you use, it's not a problem.

And using floss threaders- it should keep you on your toes to floss better everywhere, all the while keeping those lower teeth, and upper spacing in check. If you're in the ortho world, you know those are the first things to shift.

I'd rather put a patient in a hawley retainer before an arch wire any day of the week. Only reason why people go with the permanent arch wire is becuz they're usually cheaper.

 

[BillCosbyAteMyHomework]

I'd rather put a patient in a hawley retainer before an arch wire any day of the week. Only reason why people go with the permanent arch wire is becuz they're usually cheaper.

a hawley from a lab is no more than $50 and charging patients $250!! Those require strong compliance over time, and I've run across people that say you can stop wearing them in 2 years??

Several opinions. Seek them. Everyone has a different one.