What is the Thickness of an Essix Retainer?

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[@DeladisKythera]

So can you use the thicker material of O6O for Essix retainers?
Is it equally as effective?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

If you make it too thick it's more like a nightguard and it isn't going to be adapted around all the line angles/morphology of the teeth and it won't keep them straight
Good Question!!

[@shilohimere]

i have a question. I got my retainer today and it’s clear but very very bumpy. I do t know what kind of plastic my ortho used but it is very bumpy and thick

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

sounds like it has air bubbles. I'd ask for a new one.

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

ask them if they can NOT make you an "In house one" - if they say the "outsourced it" from a lab, ask for a BRANDED one which has a warranty for this like Vivara

[@shilohimere]

@@Straightsmilesolutions okay thank you so much

[@shilohimere]

@@Straightsmilesolutions update! i got a new one but its a more softer plastic almost like silicone. How does the softer retainer differ from the more hard one in terms of holding the position of my teeth?

[@Straightsmilesolutions]

Not really sure, I'd have to know what it's made of