Was wondering if I buy this, will they help my 2 front teeth because 1 tooth sticks out &amp; the other sort of sticks in. Would bands align them?
2052491
Yes!! This is a great product to fix you're teeth. Orthodontic elastic bands helped close my 2 front teeth because I had spaces. I highly recommend you get this.
114020
That is not my understanding of how teeth whitners work. However, I suggest doing a search for information from the American Dental Association and some scientifically oriented articles to learn for sure (not retailers' sales pitch information). An alternative would be finding a knowledgeable dentist that you can trust (good luck with that nowadays) and ask.
268814
I would not advise it. This is designed for overnight use for grinding. Using two may cause misalignment and keep your mouth too far open at night. If yours is becoming worn, buy a new one, the price is good.
413856
Jaws could you elaborate more on how you are trying to use the retainers? cga
1167421
This model is not as bulky as the original model...but "bulky" is 'specious' (as bulky to one mouth may not be to another mouth). The question in my mind are: a) is there enough of it for your teeth to "seat" into the material, so it sticks to your upper teeth at night when you may be chewing, grinding, and so on...so that it stays put. I have tried several other brands, which have a very minimal strip for the back teeth, and practically a small ribbon of plastic around the front teeth, and they have not seated properly (after boiling for 1 minute, then dropping into cold water, then immediately into your mouth to make the impression). It felt dangerous to me to have something flipping around inside my mouth--what if I started to swallow it?!!And if it won't stay put, it does you no good whatsoever. This model has softish material and your teeth go into it, and it makes a perfect impression of your teeth. So it fits like a glove. The band across the front is strong, but as minimal as they could make it, and still do the job. You can cut this down with sharp scissors, if it extends too far back in your mouth (beyond your back teeth). The original model told you to do that--I don't know whether the instructions for this model do or not, but it is easily done. Just pare away small bits until you get where you need to be--but don't be incautious and whack too much off at one time--it won't grow back :&gt;) I'd think a small mouth would mean, in this model, that your troubles would only be with the front to back measurement, and that can be whacked off at each end. Since the material allows your teeth to sink down into it, your jaw is not held open at all.
1978916
Yes, but ask their orthodontist since everyone with braces may have a different situation.
570846
Idk...I didn't have Invisalign for my braces. But, it hasn't damaged the plastic mouth tray I got from the dentist. I do brush it out & rinse it w/ water when I'm done. If you're hesitant...you can always call your dentist to ask :)
142897
Yes. There are instructions included in the kit to mold them to your teeth. Best? I think that is more personal preference really. Some prefer a soft mouth tray and others prefer a stiff one.
812674
I believe from experience you will need to have an orthodontist line up your overlapping tooth/teeth correctly first. Once that is done, this retainer should certainly keep the tooth/teeth lined up correctly. It will be very important to wear the retainer regularly, or the teeth will move back out of position!
1084144
you should talk to your dentist. I think eventually your teeth will start shifting.
1418094
I don't know. I used my to retain my teeth in place. Sincerely I doubt that the retainers will close the gap. I am giving you my honest answer.
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I was worried that they wouldn't fit over my front teeth properly too. But when I got the kit, it was surprisingly easy to fit them and understand the instructions. It may take a few tries before you get them to fit the way you want. I had no problems with them fitting over my front teeth, even with a couple teeth missing, and was able to close my mouth normally. They look a bit like you're wearing dentures, but it's much preferable to having missing, discolored, or broken teeth.
557389
In most cases you can use the same rubber bands they use for braces. But i am not sure of ones for the specific device.
661184
Yes, I thinks his will work. But I'm not sure how long they will last you. They teeth tend to bend pretty easy.
1203624
Thanks for the help, will have to measure between teeth, but think it will work.
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I purchased it for the top teeth and it works quite well. I guess it's just a matter of personal preference - I've had retainers in the past that were just for the top, so it was the natural choice.
1779500
yes, most of the time it stays right in place, once in a great while, it may come lose and then I still might be able to put it back in place, sometimes getting a new piece is the best option. Overall, I love it to help with the discomfort and hardly ever have to readjust, even after eating. I may tend to eat on one side of my mouth if it is on the other side, but I think I do this more so it will be easier to clean up teeth after I eat, usually when I'm out and about. It is soooo much better than wax. I can never eat with the wax, always gets mixed up with it and always have to reapply the wax. It's a little expensive, but I couldn't live without it.