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    toni_p18 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 11, 2007, 07:21 PM
    My retainer
    I've been searching this site all over but does anyone know what tcr means I have to get a back-up retainer with "TCR".does anyone know what that means and where it is placed?I forgot to ask my ortho...
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    jillianleab Posts: 1,194, Reputation: 279
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    Dec 11, 2007, 09:14 PM
    I've never heard the term, but some orthos use different lingo in their offices than what is most common.

    I can think of three kinds of retainers:

    Hawley - traditional retainer with acrylic plate on the roof of the mouth and a wire across the teeth hawley retainer - Google Image Search

    Essix - looks like an Invisalign tray essix retainer - Google Image Search

    Bonded/fixed - wire that is attached to the back of your teeth (usually the front 4 or 6) to hold them in place. Some orthos use this in addition to one of the other two retainers. bonded retainer - Google Image Search

    If you have a question, call your orthos office in the morning and ask. Remember, YOU (or your parents) paid THEM; they are there to help and answer your questions! :)
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    flossie Posts: 1,903, Reputation: 181
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    Dec 12, 2007, 04:32 AM
    Best suggestion... call your orthodontist in the morning. The receptionist should be able to tell you what a TCR is. I myself have never heard that term.
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