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Hygienist appointment with a fixed retainer?

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Shufflebumnessie · 24/01/2024 21:28

Very random question but...
I have a fixed retainer on my bottom teeth following orthodontic treatment 11 years ago. I'm due to see the Hygienist next week. It's the first Hygienist appointment I've ever had & I'm irrationally convinced they're going to break the retainer.
I just don't have the money to pay for a replacement at the moment and without it my teeth will move very quickly (previous experience).
Does anyone have a fixed retainer that's successfully survived a Hygienist appointment?
Told you it was random 😅

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Menopants · 24/01/2024 21:29

I have one and it has survived a few cleans

Heatherjayne1972 · 24/01/2024 22:09

I’m a hygienist. We see these regularly and clean around them easily. It’ll be fine

TheDandyLion · 24/01/2024 22:11

I have a fixed retainer and it survived several hygienist cleans.

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Starabella · 24/01/2024 22:39

I have a fixed retainer which has survived the hygienist for years but my teeth never feel as clean as they did pre retainer. I miss a good floss too!

Shufflebumnessie · 25/01/2024 14:21

Thanks for your replies. Keeping my fingers crossed for no damage.

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ShanghaiDiva · 25/01/2024 14:24

I have a fixed retainer- no problems at all.

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