QUOTE(SmallPenguin @ Nov 11 2018, 11:42 PM)
so you can actually do the bracing longer to exchange for less use of retainer(i understand its needed for maybe first year after bracing)
but i dont really want to wear something, every night, for the rest of my life
so lets say...
normal bracing(2/3 years)
what would be the years required for "slow" bracing then?
Yup, that's how my dentist explained to me.
Because most people said they would experience pain for the first 1-2 days of re-fitting/tightening of braces.
But I don't experience such pain. (less force exerted on my teeth)
Really depends on your teeth like I said. Like some ppl, they dont even have to wear braces that long cos their teeth arrangement only need minor changes.
Im not a dentist, so I can't answer your question.
You can negotiate with your dentist and ask though.
I follow someone who wears retainer on social media.
From what I understand, you can have "cheat days" for retainer.
Not recommended, but I dont think you have to worry that much. It's probably not gonna be the rest of your life lol.
There's also fixed vs removable retainer. Both have pros and cons.
A bit more info.
Apparently my case is a bit experimental.
Traditionally, I would have to remove my teeth before I put on my braces. But my dentist tried to create space by expanding my jaws.
It's working, and she is looking to document the process and maybe present it in conference or something.
For me, I dont have problem with time. Takes longer, but I didnt have to remove any teeth.
I dont think it will add that much time though by doing the process slower.
This post has been edited by nightshade_nova: Nov 12 2018, 12:31 AM