Sage-Tips

Can you feel a permanent retainer?

It is not unusual for the bonded retainer to feel strange at first. However, you will get used to the feel of it within the first week to ten days. The retainer may feel bumpy, or “new”, but should not feel sharp or rough.

Are permanent retainers uncomfortable?

Permanent retainers are very durable, but if the wire fails, it will need to be replaced. It can be uncomfortable or annoying at first. Once the retainer is put in place, it might be on for a long time! Some people find this appliance uncomfortable at first, although they do eventually adjust.

What does a loose permanent retainer feel like?

You usually become aware that the wire is loose, because the wire will begin to feel rough against your tongue. Occasionally, you may not feel any roughness with your tongue, but only notice some movement of your teeth.

Can I wearing both permanent and removable retainer?

In many cases, orthodontists use a combination of both removable and permanent retainers for the best long-term results. But recent surveys of practicing orthodontists show that permanent retainers are becoming increasingly popular.

Can you bite into an apple with a permanent retainer?

Yes! Since the reatiners are bonded, or glued, to your teeth exactly like braces it is imperative that you do not bite into anything hard or you will dislodge your retainer (ic, apples, pears, candy bars, frozen foods etc…). As long as you want your teeth to stay straight.

Will my teeth move if I remove my permanent retainer?

Your teeth will attempt to return to their original position immediately after treatment instead of staying straight. We combat this with a retainer as soon as your braces come off, and you’ll have to commit to wearing your retainer every day. Your teeth not only move when young, but they naturally drift as you age.

Can you chew gum with a permanent retainer?

Do not chew gum with the retainers in! A bonded retainer is a small wire bonded (glued) to the tongue side of your lower front six teeth.

Can you eat caramel with a permanent retainer?

If you have a permanent retainer that you’re unable to remove when you eat, some specific foods to avoid with retainers include: Chewing gum. Sticky candies like caramel, taffy and toffee.

Can you eat chips with a permanent retainer?

Yes! Since the reatiners are bonded, or glued, to your teeth exactly like braces it is imperative that you do not bite into anything hard or you will dislodge your retainer (ic, apples, pears, candy bars, frozen foods etc…). All hard foods need to be cut and placed in the back of the mouth.

Should I get a removable retainer or a permanent retainer?

of practicing orthodontists show that permanent retainers are becoming increasingly popular. Removable retainers are typically used for the top teeth and permanent retainers on the lower teeth, but retainer use depends on what is best for your teeth.

What happens if my retainer is bent or moves?

For a retainer that’s bent or has moved, don’t attempt to fix the problem yourself. Applying too much pressure to the retainer can end up snapping the bonding material or wire and damaging your teeth. If its shape is changed, the retainer won’t keep your teeth in their proper positions. If your retainer is bent or moves:

Do built in retainers degrade over time?

A built-in retainer can, like any other dental device, degrade over time. You may have to replace your retainer at some point and it is much more difficult to replace a permanent retainer than a removable retainer since it requires you to physically be with your orthodontist to make the fix.

When should you wear a retainer after a dental implant?

Right after your treatment is done is the most important time to wear a retainer because the structures in your jaw that support your teeth need time to set around the new positions. Even later, teeth can shift, and a retainer will prevent this from happening. There are two general types of retainers, permanent and removable.