Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is essix retainer material made of?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Plastic: Essix retainers are made from a thermal plastic. Using a model of your teeth, the plastic is heated and drawn down over the model to precisely fit your teeth, then trimmed and polished. Wear them nightly to keep your teeth looking great!
Answered 5/6/2017
4.9k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Related Questions
A member asked:
Should i be worried that I have not worn my retainers properly in a while?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Essix/clear retainer bite, what is this?
I am currently having a pair of retainers being made for me. It takes 1 week and in wondering if by the time I get the retainers , will it still fit?
My retainers made my gums turn white. Is this normal?
What is clear retainer made of? i know it's plastic,but would like to know details to look up the potential toxicity.
I briefly rinsed my essix retainer in hot water(not boiling though). The retainer feels normal but could I have damaged or accidentally melted it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
