Clear retainer or wire metal retainer?!?!?! BEST ANSWER 10 POINTS!!?!!!?!!!!!?

What is the difference? Does the patient have the preference of which one they want to get?!?!!? Do they do the same thing?!?! How do I know which one I will get once my braces come off?!??





clear meaning they are like a clear cover over your teeth and the wire metal one is like a metal wire going around your teeth.








Thanks! :)Clear retainer or wire metal retainer?!?!?! BEST ANSWER 10 POINTS!!?!!!?!!!!!?
Although the guy above me says otherwise, I would go with the Clear Retainers, but with the clear retainers you do have to clean it differently than a regular wire retainer, basically, you can't brush them with a toothbrush, because they will get major scatches on them.





The difference in the clear retainers from the wire ones is that they are unique in that they are molded to your teeth to form a snug fit.





In some orthodontist offices, you do have the choice to choose, but usually not.





Yes, they do the same thing as metal retainers





You'll probably get the wire retainer once you get the braces off, but you can ask your orthodontist about the clear ones, sometimes they cost a little more, but just a little...





* The thing you need to know about the clear retainers is the fact that they may need to be replaced sometimes more that wire retainers, but this is usually just because people don't clean them properly, take care of them,etc.Clear retainer or wire metal retainer?!?!?! BEST ANSWER 10 POINTS!!?!!!?!!!!!?
Wired Retainer. Caly, they don't cut the back of your mouth, I'm not sure where you're getting yours from, but they have soft edges designed for just that purpose. The clear plastic retainers are also very bad for keeping food and additional saliva in them (it serves as a perfect fort for bacteria, and an actual crater for extra saliva), which makes your teeth look very slimy. They are also quite hard to clean, considering you have to get in all of the crevices to properly clean them. The wired retainer does none of the above, however, you will have to get used to talking with it for a few days.
Clear you cant see it just sits on your teeth, it will be up to your orthodontist but they may ask you, they do the same thing- keep your teeth from shifting back to the original place, to know which you will get just ask your orthodontist or get a parent to ask.


More orthodontists are now using clear ones. Choose clear if you get a choice
Clear is probably more comfortable. I have the wire ones. I don't like them and I didn't get to choose, but I don't wear them anymore so it doesn't matter.
clear retainer. they are more comfortable and dont have sharp edges towards the back that can cut your cheeks/tongue.