Check retractors

Would they make me wear a check retractor for a dental cleaning/exam or filling? Has anyone had this experience at the dentist?

Nope, only time I've had them has been for clinical photography for orthodontia. Not the best of times I can tell you that. The closest I get for a filling has been cotton rolls and a bite block.

Very rarely atleast in my experience. Only had cheek retractor for when I got braces but I have seen them be used in some cleanings. Just depends on the practice.

They were only used on me to take orthodontic photos

They may use an optragate for cleans depending on the hygienist. It's more comfortable then a standard retractor

My teeth have been treated so much, and the first time I got a cheek retractor was when I got first orthodontic photos done and then braces in my mouth.

After that unfortunately just a few times when I got a cleaning with air-flow done: Then I have had both plastic retractor and that Optragate.

But I would just love to have it everytime!

Go and ask for a free Invisalign consultation! They'll whack one on you there for sure

Every time I go for an Airflow cleaning they put one of those Optragate retractors on me. Way more comfortable than the plastic ones I had to wear during my braces appointments. Fillings have been done with rubber dams in my experience, but i've seen retractors used and sometimes nothing at all. Depends on the office you go to.

I think in my local office those are only brought out for fairly long and serious procedures.