Talk:Retainer (orthodontic device)
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Wouldn't less surface area inside the mouth lead to extra saliva, as less saliva would be needed to cover the area, but the mouth would still produce the same amount, causing an excess? I think a retainer reduces surface area anyway. 71.225.68.105 01:48, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
- It increases it as there is both the upper surface of the retainer and the roof of the mouth. Saliva tends to get trapped between these two surfaces away from the rest of the mouth. It also changes the airflow in the mouth. This can lead to increased air velocity during inhalation, which speeds up the loss of moisture in the mouth. Note that this is all just personal experience, so it shouldn't be added to the article.—WAvegetarian•CONTRIBUTIONSTALK• EMAIL• 04:30, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
The picture is clear and a good example, but is it of a top or bottom retainer? I'm guessing it's a top jaw retainer, but the photo isn't labelled as such. Maeve 23:01, 14 April 2006 (UTC)
- Fixed.—WAvegetarian•CONTRIBUTIONSTALK• EMAIL• 04:30, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
