Wearing teeth retainer a fashion or what?

@visavis (5934)
Philippines
January 1, 2011 8:38am CST
Another accessories we can seen in our society specially youngters is retainer. Are you aware of the use and benefits why some are wearing that? Are you convince that wearing retainer is good fashion because one time I saw one lady in pharmacy having retainer, with star like in here whole teeth, she is unable to close here lips because of that thing - I ask myself, what is the use of that? Is it helpful or putting hereself into pain or whatever... How about you? What you can say about this? see you around
3 responses
@kolsti87 (521)
• United States
3 Jan 11
In America, retainers are used to move your teeth and jaw to make it either more attractive or more functional. In America we actually view it as unattractive and only there because you need it for functionality purposes.
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
3 Jan 11
Yes I agree with my friend, actually if I'm not mistaken those fashion for wearing retainer are from western country including america. So whatever fashion from them it is very strong force that other countries accepted, right or wrong? so be it for the sake of fashion... see you around
@tiina05 (2317)
• Philippines
3 Jan 11
ouch,,.!! I wear retainer for my teeth three years ago. Actually it is not a fashion for me because it for my teeth?? my dentist told me too, because after braces I must wear retainer for continuation. hmmmm so not all that wearing retainer is just for fashion it is also for their good. yes, It is really hard to talk and close my teeth but i must sacrifice.. hehe. I love fashion but it depends.
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
3 Jan 11
Yeah like the saying that no pain no gain... so that's it, you much accept the reality that you must sacrifice to gain a fashion and changes as the doctor advice... see you around
• Philippines
2 Jan 11
in Asia i notice people like wearing retainers and braces for fashion but westerners use it mainly for correction rather than fashion. They see those people as nerds and geeks.lol
@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
2 Jan 11
Thanks and almost we are same observation seing wearing such accessories, mostly not comfortable I think for the sake of fashion and mental colony... see you around