I am getting a metal retainer later on this year and have been told it has a wire along the front and will affect my speech , I am not confortable wearing it to school and will not compromise on that point however I would be able to wear it from when I got home to when I leave in the morning . All together morning-evening its around 16-17 hours a and i was just wondering if that was a long enough period of time to wear it without my teeth moving back ?
Hello, Thanks for consulting ChatDoctorRead your query as you have metal retainer yes speech is slightly altered in wearing retainer, but I will suggest you to wear your retainer 24 hours that will affect you more in your treatment and moving your teeth back. I will also suggest you to consult your dentist for follow-up visits and maintain proper oral hygiene use chlorhexidine mouthwash regularly. Hope this will help you.