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A member asked:
I grind my teeth at night and recently got an essex retainer, will the grinding damage or brake the retainer?
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Retainer strength: Perhaps. Bruxism will cause wear and tear on the retainer and will reduce its lifetime.. You should discuss this along with alternative with the Orthodontist who treated you.
Answered 8/20/2015
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Possibly: If retainer breaks talk to your dDentist about fabricating an Occlusal Orthotic (night guard). Also would be prudent to see an Orthodontist, if your bite's off putting a band-aid on it won't fix it.
Answered 8/20/2015
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Can't use essix: You can wear a mouth guard (hard acrylic) on top and an essix retainer on the bottom or vice versa according to your needs.
Answered 11/10/2015
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