I've had my permanent retainer since 2013 and it is still going strong. When I go in for my routine checkups, my teeth are still in perfect alignment from when they were aligned in 2013 -- my dentist always refers to me as 'perfect teeth'! They've mentioned there is some buildup around the retainer, but it doesn't take maybe 10 minutes more to make it completely clean again. If you get a bonded retainer, my biggest advice is to not skip your bi-annual cleanings and invest in a Waterpik!

This is on point! I removed my braces yesterday and I chose the removable retainer because just like the doctor said it can be straight as long as you're responsible. Thank you sm doc! ❤️

Thank you for making this video, gonna remove my braces soon, I was lowkey afraid that removable braces will shift my teeth back easier but clearly it's the go to! Now I can relax lol.

I have had my permanent retainer in for 15 years on the bottom and the removable on top. I am now getting permanent on the top as I’m not disciplined enough to wear the removable retainer. I don’t find the permanent retainer terrible, just take the time to floss and clean them properly. 👍🏻

This video was so helpful. I have been doing a lot of research & I was leaning toward the permanent retainers, but once I saw this video, it changed my mind. Thank you 😂😂😂😂

So excited! I now look forward to your weekly vids! They are so helpful! Thanks a thousand!

You ARE absolutely CORRECT!! I wear both and believe or not, I now have a gap due to the perm. retainer needs repair.😢😢

I will remove my braces by end of this year after decades lol, ang my dentis advise for a permanent retainer and now I realized i rather choose the removable one. I want feedom from metal on my teeth so this helpful video. Thanks doc 😊

Thanks! Excellent video! And you got great teeth!!

This is the first that give the alternative that are not the best alternative but is a way to at least get a better look even is not perfect. Thanks for that , best wishes

I could not stand a fixed retainer. I couldn’t keep my tongue away from it and (psychological most likely) it made me gag! Plus, I just felt like it was gross and not natural. Finally changed to removable.

I had a permanent retainer on my bottom teeth. However, at some point, the cement broke and the wire came loose. My dad had to use some pliers to get it out. Fortunately, only one tooth turned on it's side. Otherwise, there was no problem with the rest. If I have them corrected, I'm seriously considering a removable one instead.

So basically a removable is better

Great video!! Thank you. 🙏

I don't know what to do as i have just finished my invisalign and the one tooth at the bottom shifts back when i take them out to eat within that hour. I don't have a lot of money but the dentist said a fixed retainer will cost me or the essex retainer is included. Do you think this Essex retainer can keep it in place if i wear them a lot for the next 6 months? I have been put off the fixed retainer because of the costs if it breaks and the extea cleaning needed. Any info from others will be appreciated.

Thank you so much for this video. I am old!! But, I got Invisalign maybe 2 years ago, which didn't quite work on my lower teeth, so now I am in metal braces on the lower. My top teeth are great now thanks to my fantastic orthodontist and I wear a retainer at night. I am VERY happy with my teeth, and I trust that my lower teeth will get straight one day! I will be getting a permanent retainer on the bottom, but after watching this, may ask for the other kind so I can clean my teeth. Will this be insulting if I ask for this? I don't want anyone mad at me!! Thank you!

Hello, what retainer do you recommend for patients with reabsorbtion and tiny roots?

very well presented doc.. thumbs up :)

My orthodontist did what he wanted with my realignment plan and he put a bonded retainer on the inside of my top and bottom teeth. I've had it on for 13 years and finally reaching my breaking point. I am now taking the necessary steps to go see a completely different orthodontist with the hopes that they can help me. I am looking to have a removable retainer and knowing my nightly routine I know I can put it on without any excuses.

Hi, I got the braces removed 2.5 months ago, I am wearing clear retainers daily,(some days on and off 😬) , I always forget the retainer, here and there, would you advise to get another pair made extra, just in case I loose it, my current teeth shape is what I like, so my worry is, if I loose the current ones, and as I travel alot, if I miss the dentist appointment for some days after loosing the current retainers , will the new retainers will be of my then teeth shape, which will be changed teeth position, and I will not have the current teeth shape which I like , Thank you so much for reading this through, (it was long, I know 🙊) 👍

Which type of removable retainer is better please suggest me

I have a permanent retainer at the bottom and had a removal one at the top which I don’t have now since doc said I don’t have to wear it anymore, never had issues with the permanent but it’s a total pain in the rear end to floss. I also hated the removal one because i always ended up cracking them or grinding holes into them. I never liked how they felt.

Thank you for the video!)) Please, tell me about your attitude about wearing both types of retainers at the same time, is it too much or not? Or maybe it is more than enough to wear a removable retainer for a night? Especially considering the lower jaw, I have heard from my doctor that it ss an absolute must to where both - permanent and removable retainers, otherwise, the teeth will shift, because they are rather tended to

I use to have a permanent retainer but i would play with the metal and pinch my tongue. Well, i broke the retainer and then got temp retainers....i stopped wearing them for years and now i put it back on and it barely fits it pinches my gum so badly. Gonna wear them for a bit and hope i push through the pain

yeah your ryt . thanks

My lower permanent retainer seems only on 6 front teeth. Will the other teeth shift at all?

My orthodontist told me I could choose …. Then I got my braces on and they said they were BOTH required THE PLASTIC AND THE WIRE

Hey doc! is there any trick to avoid the plastic retainer from cracking by grinding my teeth while sleeping?

Hi, for the permanent retaıner is there a possibility of reaction and harm to health if soft drinks are drunk?

I have one fixed to my bottom teeth. They also gave me removable ones for both my top and bottom. Is that normal to have both a fixed and removable one? I have an appointment in 2 months so I'll deal with it even though my tongue is already getting bumps on the bottom. Should I get the fixed one removed? I was really good with my rubberbands, so I know i won't have an issue once after the 2 mouth period I just need to wear my removable ones o ly at night according to my orthodontist.

Hey, my orthodontist put the permanent wire retainers at the back of my teeth both upper and lower but didn't give the clear ones. Do the permanent ones work well or there's the possibility of relapse in my case too?

So if you were the removable retainers are you just wearing the bottom and you don't need the top? Also, if you have the permanent one is it just the bottom as well?

just today i both but the permanet doesnt fit in idk what to do its my first time wearing it its not straight whta do i do?

Can I use my old aligner trays if my teeth shift after 1 month of not wearing retainers(I wore them 3 months but they broke)?

3:28 how can a permanent retainer break? Is it made from low quality material? Also you said SOMETIMES the whole retainer needs to be removed then said you do it 80% of the time so which is it?

In Spain removable one is muchhh more expensive so I had to get the fixed one. On my upper one it broke after 7 years and I replaced it with a new one. But the plaque part is not fun….

I have slightly crooked teeth, is it okay to wear retainers?

Don’t get the permanent retainer. Basically is braces and is a PAIN TO clean. Just keep removable retainers near your sink when you brush your teeth at night. Edit: It takes forever to floss properly aswell.

Hey I have both Hawley and clear retainers. I have had permanent one for 1 year. Can I now only wear these removable ones only at night each day?

My permanent retainer broke and I didn’t get it again and now my teeth moved… also I wore removable retainer for 2yrs n I still wear at night… So permanent retainer is best

did they do away with the wire retainer?

Both make life harder 😬😆

My ortho is giving me both! He didn't give me a choice! Is that weird?

I am wearing Invisalign but I experience discomfort (feels like electric shocks in my teeth) when I drink water and when the cold hits my teeth. What can I do to fix this enamel issue please? Sensitive toothpaste from my dentist isn’t doing the job

Doc has BEAUTIFUL teeth

How many times a permanent retainer could be replaced without enamel risk ?

Hi I have the removable clear retainers, I’m pretty responsible wearing them but I notice that if I leave them off during the day for a couple hours one of my top teeth starts shifting….any advice? I’ve had my braces off for about 9 months.

How many days can you miss in a row ..Just incase your forget to put on yoyr retainers and you have several lazy days ????

How much time we have to wear removal retailer

I didn't know about retainer which we have to wear for a life time. My case is spacing and only some gaps between in front of my teeth. Overall, it isn't that bad looking. Now I'm wearing SL brace for 1 years and 5 months and haven't finished yet. My arch of the teeth in both side are not symmetrical curve and One of my teeth from my left side was misaligned during undergoing brace treatment. The edges of my teeth are broken due to colliding each other during treatment. Is there any backsides if I stop my brace treatment and want to get back my oringinal position of my teeth? I know that teeth will move to its original postion so can I get my old postion one if I take off brace which I'm wearing now? If I can't and I have to continue my brace treatment, after completing brace, can I only wear removable retainer? I don't like to get fixed retainer because I don't like to get tartar between the base of my teeth. I'm wearing brace for around 1 and half year and there are some tartar under the wire my lower front teeth. Could you give me some advice, please? By the way, I forgot to tell you my age. I'm 29.5 years old. If there is no disadvantages for dental health, I would like to get relaspe and get back my original teeth position, doctor.

Hello Im 18 now I had braces for 2years and 6months and I'm near too done My dentist told me will took of my dwon jaw braces and fix it... He said i need to put permented retainer...but also iknow if i get the removeble one i'll use it 24/7... At the same time i dont want live, kinda rest of my life with the fear of breaking the bonded reatianer:)! What i should do??? I also have pulled four teeth 2up and 2 dwon but I have wisdom teeth that are not fully erupted please guide and help me Which one i should chooce? What should i do????

I got my permanent retainers as I got my braces off, my question is which one would you recommend feels more comfortable? ( of course with getting used to)

I was wearing my clear retainer for 6 months and I went to my orthodontist and they said my teeth hasn't shifted. I'll keep wearing them.

My orthodontist gave me a permanent retainer and when I asked about a removable one he said that it wasn't needed. Should I insist ? I really don't want my teeth to go back to what they were before braces 😭

My dentist gave me both! Permeant top and bottom PLUS a traditional retainer.

I had my braces at 35 and now got it removed after 3.5 yrs . My doctor has placed fixed retainer both on the upper and lower teeth. Also a removable retainer exists for 24 hrs wear. Btw how is ur teeth so sparkling white, Doctor ?

Can you do a video on tongue thrusting and treatments?

Hey doc. I just had my braces off and found a minor midline shift. I consulted the doctor and he said that it's minor shift and will be back in the position in a few days. So can you tell me will this fix as the doctor said! Please am just too worried..

I had the removable retainer and my gap was opening my dentist just put a permanent retainer to keep my gap closed. My permanent retainer was only $125 and my removable retainer was $70.

I had a permanent retainer AND a removable holly retainer. Wore the Holly every night and obviously the permanent 24/7. I am now back in braces because neither one kept my teeth from moving. My bottom teeth started hitting my top retainer during the day, moving them backwards, and then the holly would push them back forward at night. They caused trauma to my bottom teeth. What a nightmare. I will never have a permanent retainer again. They don't stay glued, they are costly to have checked, they can pop off and it then becomes an emergency. I was NEVER told any of this when I got them during high school.

Keeping removable retainer makes teeth yellowish...any solution for that???

Well I got both. Permanent on my upper and lower teeth. And removable throughout the night. And no one asked me 😭

So right now i’m 21. graduated HS 3 years ago and it was rough, i didn’t care about anything, didn’t care about what i wanted to do in the future, and honestly didn’t think i’d even make it past HS. I’ve been trying to think about what i want to do for about a year now and i’ve decided i really want to be an orthodontist but my grades in highschool were awful (1.9 gpa) and my ACT was only 23. im just wondering if it would even be possible for me to pursue this career path and how i would even go about doing it

I just got my removable retainer, its kinda annoying putting it on and off

So after Invisalign, you still have to wear some type of retainers for life? Just that the retainers you use and get after they take off your braces or stop your Invisalign treatment are retainers that only keep your teeth in place rather than do that while moving them around. So if your transitioning from Invisalign treatment to retainers (Invisible Aligners) after your treatment, your just getting Invisalign Aligners without rubber band hooks and attachment slots?

Can you start with a removable one and switch to a permanent one later on if I want?

I just got a permanent retainer put in today and I hate it. My tongue keeps hitting the metal wire and the bonding material. It's very uncomfortable. My treatment is over and my bite feels off. One of the reasons why I wanted to fix my teeth was for my top teeth to stop pushing my bottom lip down and I still have that problem. Before treatment ended I expressed certain concerns and they convinced me my teeth look fine and this was the extent of what they could do. I already have the permanent retainer solidifying the completion of treatment Help I dont know what to do!!

I wouldnt get a permanent retainer simply because if you have a medical emergency and need an MRI of your head it can cause artifact in the pictures which could prevent the drs seeing them clearly

I didn't get a choice and now I'm stuck with a permanent retainer. It suck to clean, and it sucks to eat because it gets filled with so many crumbs. It's disgusting and uncomfortable. I questioned him about it at first because my friend had them and said they were horrible before eventually getting retainers after complaining and constantly breaking his permanent one. Can I get themed changed or should I wait till I inevitably break it?

I just got a permanent retainer a few weeks ago and it’s super uncomfortable. It keeps scraping my tongue and sometimes my tongue bleeds. I was given removable retainers as well to wear at night. Can I get the permanent retainer removed and only wear a removable retainer at night or am I stuck with it?

If you have the permanent retainer but want to switch to the removable one can I do that?

Will an electric toothbrush and Waterpik help keep permanent retainers clean?

I have both

Can the plastic retainer not include wisdom teeth or they have to be included so they don‘t grow out because all other teeth are touching with the plastic but the wisdom teeth aren‘t ?

I am so confused because my doctor told me that retainers have to be worn 24/7 even the removable ones, but every video that i watch says it has to be worn only while sleeping.🤔

I’m literally scared of having a bonded retainer, do you still have to avoid the same foods that you do in braces?

I have both 😊

Is it possible to switch from permanent retainer to removable one? (After wearing permanent for first years after braces)I took my braces off today and orthodontist installs permanent. I'm currently 21, wore braces slightly more then 2 years.

But also when you are pregnant and have morning sickness the last thing you would want is to wear a retainer at night bc it will make you want to throw up more.. i wasnt able to wear mine so my teeth shift alot

Thanks I needed this before choosing ir

Permanent retainers is for life time??? Plzz let me know

I wanted clear retainer and my ortho refuses to give me one. He gave me the hawley ones and I hate them.

I have a permanent retainer but I have to wear a removable one at night. is that normal?

I just got my permanent retainer put in, this past Monday and I am sitting with some regret, It is harder to clean I am struggling to floss especially the top teeth because the permanent retainer was also put on there :(

I got both

I had a friend recently who's permanent metal retainer had fallen off after 6 years. He went back to the orthodontist and they said he didn't need it anymore because his teeth weren't going to shift back anymore. Is this kind of thing common or to be expected?

My dentist recommended me to get permanent when I wanted the removable one, and now it's kind of a problem 🙂

my permanent retainer came off again after one month I got it repaired.

my mother decided on a permanent retainer for me. it’s very uncomfortable but i have only had it for a day. will it feel better and more normal in the next few weeks?

I don't understand why my orthodontist plays it as if the choice is not mine. I said from the beginning that I do not want permanent retainers, then they said it's only going to be on the lower jaw... Now I have on both upper and lower, the sensation is terrible, not to mention I have a serious gum disease that got way worse with the braces and gums had receded. I told my dentist as well, that I'm thinking of removing the reteiners and just get the removable one, he doesn't advice as well only because he thinks I will forget to out them on... I feel like it's all about the money... My teeth were not even crooked, there were just some small gaps because of an extracted tooth. So if it's more expensive to place permanent reteiners, let's do it, if it's more expensive to fix such reteiners, let's do them...

Get metal removable retainers. Its called hawley retainers

Probably an incredibly niche comment but I have had a top and bottom permanent retainer for about 10 years now and I have some thoughts. Food gets stuck EVERYWHERE no matter what you eat its stuck. Flossing GOOD BYE. Yes its possible to floss with permanent retainers but as someone who hated flossing BEFORE having it, have fun doing it AFTER. You have to do this threading crap that takes like 20 min. But onto my niche issues, I have really bad OCD, and sometimes when I "remember" I have the retainers I start to freak out, like having something in your mouth that you feel 24/7 and can't take out absolutely freaks me out sometimes, this is my biggest issue. But Hey, 24 years old, my teeth look amazing after a decade with them so I guess it depends on the pros and cons lol.

Somerimes permanent retainer is required because lets say you get teeth bonding, a permanent retailer is better and a splint at night is needed.

Can you eat hard candies and nuts while wearing the removable retainer? I’m a snacker throughout the day, will I have to remove my retainer when eating my snacks?

Hey doc, can u plz reply me? I just got permanent retainer up nd down and also got wearable ones. They hurt nd dnt like to wear them. The doc said to only wear them at night for the rest of my life but i dnt want to. Can i skip these wearable ones?

My borther has both

Very good ...I'm suffering..my permanent retainer keep getting pull off when I'm brushing....but it's still the best so far....

There's a huge business in this ig

The only thing I got out of this is that you use invisalign, if you have Invisalign what is the point of ever getting a retainer.... how about just permanent Invisalign!? I'm tired of greedy dentist yo

My Dr wants to give me both.