Can i use my bleaching trays for my teeth as a substitute for my broken retainers?

I recently just broke my bottom wired retainer and my teeth are feeling sore since i havent been able to wear my retainers for 2 weeks now. I had my braces taken off over 10 years ago and ive been wearing them every three nights. I have a pair of customized bleeching trays that fit over my teeth perfectly. They look similar to the invisalign clear retainers but i think its made out of a thinner material. Do you think that these bleeching trays will hold my teeth in place until i get a new pair of retainers. Also since i need new retainers would you suggest i get the invisalign retainer instead of the old fashioned wired ones. How much are invisalign retainers and are they easier to clean. thanks

Can i use my bleaching trays for my teeth as a substitute for my broken retainers?
your orthodontist can make you hard plastic retainers...it would be silly for you to get invisaline for retainers because that will set you back thousands of dollars. Invisaline is made to move teeth. Your bleaching tray is soft and pliable so I would not use them as retainers because your teeth will shift...but I guess if that is all you have in the mean time it couldn%26#039;t hurt to try until you get others. I am sure if you call your orthodontist he will fabricate a new one for you...it only takes a day or so to make.
Reply:i have the clear kind of retainers cuz they%26#039;re the best kind for MY teeth. it depends on your teeth. you should talk to you orthadontist about all of that stuff tho. it doesen%26#039;t seem to me like bleaching trays would be good to have on ur teeth 24/7 tho.
Reply:Yes, you can use your bleaching tray as a temporary retainer, it won%26#039;t be as sturdy as your hawley retainer was, but will still work for a temporary solution.





The use of a tray retainer is an option that some patients prefer. They are a thicker plastic without the flexibility that your bleaching tray has. If you grind or clench at night, you will wear these out quick on the occlusal surface.





You may want to look into a permanent fixed lingual retainer. This is one that is recommended the most and patients seem to prefer.





Discuss your options with your dentist, he will be better able to guide you with what will work best for you. Have a new retainer made soon.



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