Please help ten points. retainer question

Question

so, like 2 years ago i had braces. when i got them off i had a wire retainer for like...1 year? not even? well then the ortho told me to quit using it. so about uhm...6 months later i think, (which would be yesterday) he said he would give me the clear plastic retainer. but i don't want that, i want the wire one back. is there anyway i could like ask for the wire one?

Answer 1

i like the wire better, but i also have a clear retainer too! it isnt that bad and the only downside is the junk that gets stuck in it!

Answer 2

I think you could ask, but they might not have kept it, which means you'll have to spend a lot of money to get new ones made.

Answer 3

You definitely have a right as the patient to voice your opinion. Most people like the clear retainer because it's not noticeable in the mouth, but if you prefer a wire one, they should honor your wishes. They both do the same thing.

Answer 4

omg the clear one looks sooooo much better. be grateful. lol.  

Answer 5

the clear one looks better but its grosser

my friend has one since it goes all aound your teeth (kinda like a "U" shape) whenever he takes it out all his saliva is in the bottom of the retainer...

just ask the dentist.