Twin Block Braces

Retainer101

Retainer101

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Anyone on here had or have twin blocks braces? I now have to get them so I’m just seeing if anyone has any tips or experience with them. Should expand on this point, I had braces to straighten my teeth but I refused to get a twin block before because i was too scared to get them because of the way it affects your speech and how they look.. Now I have straight teeth but still have an overbite I realised I was still not happy so reluctantly accepted the twin block treatment.
 
I´ve been wearing them during my treatment after a Bionator. And - to be honest - the twinblicks have been much more comfortable than the Bionator. That are two separate devices but when closing the mouth it pushes the lower jaw forward.
Of course the twinblocks are more massive than a normal retainer, but like all removable appliances talking in the beginning is not easy. But after some practise wearing them for a few weeks that was easily possible again. If you have the choice, coose twinblocks.
 
That sounds like you had a lot! I wasn’t given any other option than the twin blocks sadly. She explained what they are and how they will work and asked again if I was sure I wanted to go ahead and once I confirmed she booked me back in to get impressions done and got everything she needed and then said they will call me in a couple of weeks once the appliance is ready, which should be this week!
 
Yes, for correcting the overbite I had to wear a Bionator device followed by a twinblock. Usually you won´t have any choice after the ortodontist choses the applicances which would fit best to your treatment. And you´re lucky these devices are not that bad to wear, much more comfortable than a Bionator after being two separate pieces you can learn to talk easily and quick getting used to wear them...
 
Just got a call from the ortho. They have received my brace and I’m booked in for Wednesday 2pm to get them fitted
 
Good luck for today! Looking forward to forward to reading about yiue experience. Also would be nice to see some pics.
 
Been to get them fitted! Wow! They are so bulky and it is so hard to speak in them! This is going to be tough! I was so nervous all day and turns out I was right to be ????
 
Hang on in there! Your speech is probably better than you think ( try recording yourself) and it will no doubt get much better with practice-read or sing to yourself.
Do you have to go to work tomorrow? Have you told colleagues about your new appliance?
 
It will take some time to get used to your new companion.
Keep it in and read loud, this will improve your speech immediately.
 
Thank you both. I have taken work off for the week as I knew it would be awkward. I’ve told my immediate team which was the right thing to do. I’ll try your tips and keep talking. Hopefully that helps. Much appreciated
 
The top one does. I will try and post pictures when I work out how to do it. The top has a retainer wire and the bottom has some hooks
 
How was your first night sleeping with your mouth full of your twinblock?
Abd, how’s the feeling in general, after almost 24 hours?
 
First night was awful. Was pretty painful and really uncomfortable. Jaw is achy today. So much saliva all the time which was worse at night. I think I am over the worst of it or it has peaked at least so hopefully all improves from here
 
Similar. Jaw is very achy. Speech still awful. Glad I’m not at work yet. I’ll try and add a photo of them but still not sure how to do it. I can’t attach a photo here. Any advice?

 
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