Tooth Bleaching Trays

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

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’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.

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