by HealthNut » Wed Jul 06, 2011 8:41 pm
I have been wearing a retainer for 15+ years, and last night it finally broke. I am debating on whether or not I should get it fixed. If I go a few nights without wearing it, my teeth move, but not drastically. I have dental insurance, but it won't cover the repair. I'm afraid that if I don't get it fixed, my teeth will move so much that I will need braces again; however, if my teeth only move slightly and then stay in place, I could save the money. I asked my dentist and he pretty much said the decision was mine to make. What do you think I should do in this situation?