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What type of retainer is best?

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Retainer101:
I haven’t worked out how yet! Thought it would be a bit easier!

Teddybear:
Why not go for bonded upper retainer as well? You hardly feel them and although cleaning your teeth might be a little harder, it's not impossible.

Stefan:
Well, a upper retainer can also interfere with the tongue. In some malocclusions it cannot be used at all, such as a deep bite. Otherwise you would bite off the upper retainer pretty quickly.
If you place the retainer too close to the gingiva, irritation or increased inflammation can occur.

The best thing to do is to ask your orthodontist if a retainer for the upper jaw is an option for you.

Best regards,
Stefan

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