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Chunky 04/25/23 1:52:28 PM #1:	Do you agree with me? Yes 100% I agree with some of your points but not all I don't think you know what you're talking about Do you agree with me? - Results (13 votes) Yes 100% 0% (0 votes) 0 I agree with some of your points but not all 7.69% (1 vote) 1 I don't think you know what you're talking about 92.31% (12 votes) 12 For those who don't know, you get retainers after you're done with braces. They keep your teeth in their new location, and you have to wear them for the rest of your life. Eventually you can start wearing them only at night, but you'll never get to stop wearing them forever. Why they don't seem necessary to me: They keep your teeth straight, but is it worth it if you have a piece of metal sticking out (from the retainer)? Why not wear the braces forever? At least with them you don't have to constantly take them off and back on. Why not just have dentures? Not saying dentures are better, but they both require a lot of maintenance. The only time it seems beneficial if the crooked teeth causes issues with your health. If they don't, then retainers do not seem worth it. They're an extreme burden, they don't look good, you have to wear them for the rest of your life. Let me know your thoughts. I would actually like to know what I'm missing. --- The n00b of MBH and CE - and proud of it! President Chunkey Simmons, running for 2016. <cite>Chunky posted [p:973067712] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote> Do you agree with me? Yes 100% I agree with some of your points but not all I don't think you know what you're talking about Vote View Results Do you agree with me? - Results (13 votes) Yes 100% 0% (0 votes) 0 I agree with some of your points but not all 7.69% (1 vote) 1 I don't think you know what you're talking about 92.31% (12 votes) 12 Show Voting Form function poll_vote() { var vote_option = $("input[name='poll_vote']:checked").val(); if(!vote_option) return; $.ajax({ type: 'POST', url: '/ajax/forum_poll_vote', data: { option: vote_option, board: '400', topic: '80423569', message: '0', key: 'b1d6572a' }, success: function(response) { if(response.error) { alert(response.error); } else { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").html(response.html).show(); } } }); } function view_results_legacy() { $("#poll_vote").hide(); $("#poll_results").show(); } function hide_results_legacy() { $("#poll_results").hide(); $("#poll_vote").show(); } For those who don't know, you get retainers after you're done with braces. They keep your teeth in their new location, and you have to wear them for the rest of your life. Eventually you can start wearing them only at night, but you'll never get to stop wearing them forever. Why they don't seem necessary to me: They keep your teeth straight, but is it worth it if you have a piece of metal sticking out (from the retainer)?Why not wear the braces forever? At least with them you don't have to constantly take them off and back on.Why not just have dentures? Not saying dentures are better, but they both require a lot of maintenance. The only time it seems beneficial if the crooked teeth causes issues with your health. If they don't, then retainers do not seem worth it. They're an extreme burden, they don't look good, you have to wear them for the rest of your life. Let me know your thoughts. I would actually like to know what I'm missing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrToothHasYou 04/25/23 1:55:41 PM #2:	Nobody in this town works without a retainer. You think you can find someone who does, well, you have my blessing. But I think we all know that person isn't going to represent you as well as I can. --- (he/him) "The hopeless don't revolt, because revolution is an act of hope." <cite>MrToothHasYou posted [p:973067780] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>Nobody in this town works without a retainer. You think you can find someone who does, well, you have my blessing. But I think we all know that person isn't going to represent you as well as I can.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ArkhamOrigins 04/25/23 1:55:47 PM #3:	It let's me know which nerd I can bully for lunch money --- The <cite>ArkhamOrigins posted [p:973067782] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>It let's me know which nerd I can bully for lunch money</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGreatEscape 04/25/23 1:56:45 PM #4:	ask your local daimyo --- The user formerly known as RogerHuxley <cite>TheGreatEscape posted [p:973067810] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>ask your local daimyo</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 04/25/23 1:58:16 PM #5:	MrToothHasYou posted... Nobody in this town works without a retainer. You think you can find someone who does, well, you have my blessing. But I think we all know that person isn't going to represent you as well as I can. --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv Chiefs win! Chiefs win! EAT IT, HATERS! <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:973067850] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>MrToothHasYou posted... </cite><quote>Nobody in this town works without a retainer. You think you can find someone who does, well, you have my blessing. But I think we all know that person isn't going to represent you as well as I can.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 04/25/23 2:01:23 PM #6:	You really don't want to wear braces for the rest of your life. They're a massive pain. Food gets stuck in them, the wire can break and stab your cheeks, you can't eat chewier foods for risk of it ripping off the braces, and of course they look terrible. Wearing a removable retainer is significantly less obnoxious than braces --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:973067904] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>You really don't want to wear braces for the rest of your life. They're a massive pain. Food gets stuck in them, the wire can break and stab your cheeks, you can't eat chewier foods for risk of it ripping off the braces, and of course they look terrible.Wearing a removable retainer is significantly less obnoxious than braces </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mike_Xtreme 04/25/23 2:05:14 PM #7:	As someone who had braces twice because I didn't wear my retainer the 1st time and my teeth went right back to being janky, wearing my retainer at night is a very small inconvenience after all the pain and money to get them straight. --- I don't like stuff that sucks <cite>Mike_Xtreme posted [p:973067975] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>As someone who had braces twice because I didn't wear my retainer the 1st time and my teeth went right back to being janky, wearing my retainer at night is a very small inconvenience after all the pain and money to get them straight.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Chunky 04/25/23 2:11:14 PM #8:	Mike_Xtreme posted... As someone who had braces twice because I didn't wear my retainer the 1st time and my teeth went right back to being janky, wearing my retainer at night is a very small inconvenience after all the pain and money to get them straight. so do you only wear it when you sleep? or by night do you mean at like 6:00 PM or after? --- The n00b of MBH and CE - and proud of it! President Chunkey Simmons, running for 2016. <cite>Chunky posted [p:973068097] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>Mike_Xtreme posted... </cite><quote>As someone who had braces twice because I didn't wear my retainer the 1st time and my teeth went right back to being janky, wearing my retainer at night is a very small inconvenience after all the pain and money to get them straight.</quote>so do you only wear it when you sleep? or by night do you mean at like 6:00 PM or after?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mike_Xtreme 04/25/23 2:16:17 PM #9:	Chunky posted... so do you only wear it when you sleep? or by night do you mean at like 6:00 PM or after? Only when I sleep and it's actually dual-purpose since keeps me from grinding my teeth --- I don't like stuff that sucks <cite>Mike_Xtreme posted [p:973068201] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>Chunky posted... </cite><quote>so do you only wear it when you sleep? or by night do you mean at like 6:00 PM or after?</quote>Only when I sleep and it's actually dual-purpose since keeps me from grinding my teeth</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 04/25/23 2:31:45 PM #10:	Im missing two teeth and my retainer has fake teeth attached so thats the point of mine --- BLACK LIVES MATTER Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:973068483] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>Im missing two teeth and my retainer has fake teeth attachedso thats the point of mine</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bigblu89 04/25/23 2:33:36 PM #11:	I only had to wear min for 2 years after I had my braces removed. Had braces in 5th and 6th grade, retainer for 7th and 8th. Nothing since. --- It takes zero effort to be a good person. <cite>bigblu89 posted [p:973068525] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>I only had to wear min for 2 years after I had my braces removed.Had braces in 5th and 6th grade, retainer for 7th and 8th.Nothing since.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BurmesePenguin 04/25/23 2:34:09 PM #12:	For Square to make money off of not giving you reasonable inventory space. <cite>BurmesePenguin posted [p:973068536] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>For Square to make money off of not giving you reasonable inventory space. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ar0ge 04/25/23 2:37:16 PM #13:	I only wore a retainer for bed for like a year after I got my braces off. Haven't worn anything in over 15 years and my teeth are fine. <cite>Ar0ge posted [p:973068596] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>I only wore a retainer for bed for like a year after I got my braces off. Haven't worn anything in over 15 years and my teeth are fine. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nirvanas_Nox 04/25/23 2:42:57 PM #14:	BurmesePenguin posted... For Square to make money off of not giving you reasonable inventory space. Haha --- Make sure not to bleed over the discs.- Xiciassa NOT IN MY CANTINA! - Bartender <cite>Nirvanas_Nox posted [p:973068703] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>BurmesePenguin posted... </cite><quote>For Square to make money off of not giving you reasonable inventory space.</quote>Haha</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 04/25/23 2:45:57 PM #15:	I don't think the lifetime thing is for every case. I had friends growing up with braces and they only used a retainer for a few years. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:973068754] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>I don't think the lifetime thing is for every case. I had friends growing up with braces and they only used a retainer for a few years.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Raikuro 04/25/23 2:50:27 PM #16:	Retainer is just for people super anal about their teeth. You can just stop wearing it and there might be some slight shifting but they'll still be mostly straight compared to before braces. <cite>Raikuro posted [p:973068849] in What's the... [t:80423569]...</cite> <quote>Retainer is just for people super anal about their teeth. You can just stop wearing it and there might be some slight shifting but they'll still be mostly straight compared to before braces.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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