A Broken Permanent Retainer - Now What? | Premier Orthodontics

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[@HighItsNina]

My top permanent retainer piece broke about 6/8 months ago while I was eating. I haven’t gotten that fixed. My bottom permanent retainer broke and also chipped the tooth on the far (my) right. This tooth was said to be healthy and this also happened when I was eating. I have a piece of it sticking into my mouth hanging on and happily since I don’t mouth breathe it doesn’t feel as sensitive I was hoping you’d tell us how to remove it ourselves if we could and if it’s a bad idea etc…

[@julla1416]

Your vids are GREAT.

[@ROCK77733]

The other side of my permanent retainer already broken , And the dentist said , no need to change or fixed it because only small wire broken, is the dentist telling the truth he said , it will not affect the position of my teeth if it's only small wire broken , not entire retainer.

[@amyc470]

Thank you, my permanent retainer literally just popped off tonight after 15 years and i was scared my teeth would shift in days. I’m booking an appointment asap

[@deimosok2003]

Mine shifted after 1 year and because i didnt notice any pain or discomfort now I have a damn gap..... And I hate the dentist I'd rather undergo gastroscopy than anything to have to do with my mouth :(

[@cristy02]

@@deimosok2003 wats gastroscopy?? same thing happened to me. i have a gap now, but i still have my retainer. idk wat to do

[@gurjotsinghjee]

@@cristy02 when it was broken , why you didnt put again it on. thats your created problem

[@eshitasrivastava5246]

Can permanent retainer be broken or get loose soon please reply as I wanna know just got my retainers

[@aymencherif984]

@@eshitasrivastava5246 yes, happened to me in a month and half, and only cuz of a sandwich

[@mallorymeyer9645]

I literally was flossing and all of a sudden one of the sides of the wire popped off and I was like okay then, now I have this sharp wire that keeps poking me in the lip and tongue because my dad cut the wire off but not all of it and it’s super annoying!

[@av8rstorm319]

It is so sad i just broke my retainer. I got in on about 6 weeks ago and here is how it happened my orthodontist didn’t tell me anything about flossing my permanent retainer but when i went to my dentist they showed me how i can floss them and i was doing that but when i did that i heard a crack but nothing else happened but i just had a peace of chocolate and it broke 😕

[@blue-ck9ns]

my permanent retainer wire must be weakened or something, because within 30 minutes of removing my hawley retainer, a small gap forms between my two front teeth. I had a big gap there before braces. Got braces off 6 years ago, and they’ve been fine up until recently. I guess i’ll be wearing my hawley retainer 24/7 until I can get the permanent retainer replaced. Hopefully can get an appointment this week.

[@kevintaylor7679]

very helpful thank you

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MsForeverRunning]

Thank u for this video!

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You're welcome! We are glad it can help!

[@grace-vw9vz]

i’ve broken mine twice in the same spot and I got my braces off in january- I eat very carefully the glue just chips off in chunks

[@jeromehugues]

Hello, How many times a bonded retainer could be fully replaced to avoid sensibility / too much enamel loss ? What is the percentage of enamel loss after one removal ? Regards

[@loafyu5405]

I was picking at my teeth after eating something(I know gross I should’ve used flosssss) and I went to just get some food out of the wire and it made a weird sound and it feels weird loose but also tight? Idk how to explain like part of the glue on one side feels loose and the side that the glue is attached feels tight 😣

[@PbNxsimba24]

I had a bottom perm retainer that broke literally yesterday from eating a burger I’m 22 i had it put in 7 years ago in high school so it definitely lasted awhile but I was just wondering what to do thanks for the help

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Yes retainers must be worn every night or every other night to maintain a healthy straight smile.

[@divyathomas9184]

Hey...can you please say whether broken permanent retainers can be glued and set back to normal.

[@sierracox5100]

Do I need to go to an orthodontist or can I go to my regular dentist for them to put composite on it

[@Meek42069]

My permanent retainer broke clean off by eating an apple and it lasted for 1 month and I can’t get it replaced for weeks because my orthodontist is fully booked and when I get to my orthodontist Im gonna get invisiligne because i really like it

[@WolfgangsVelvetHand]

How long can I wait if two front teeth retainers break. It broke on Sunday and I’m supposed to get it fixed on Friday. I am really scared that it will start shifting.

[@lauwresialiu7541]

Its possible can i fixed my retainer with wax?

[@Green_Ranger05]

I've had this permanent retainer since 2016. I just broke my jaw last week and it broke the retainer. Once my jaw is fully healed I'll be getting it taken off

[@eliasomar7383]

I am wearing removable retainer only and it bothers me can I just decide to switch to permanent one ?

[@nfinfi8306]

I'm wearing broken permanent retainers for 2 years..I see a gap and two teeth shifting. My dentist suggest me to wear hawleys retainer without removing the broken retainers. Is this one works to close the gap?? How long it takes to fix??

[@Insanemushrooms]

Hi so uh I was eating toasted bread for breakfast and I’ve had my retainers for like 2-4 months and everything just came clean off and I’m scared to tell my mom and I just put on my not permanent retainers idk what to do now

[@paulswabek173]

OK but what if I have no insurance how much am I going to pay or can I just snip the loose wire off myself.

[@Dreusje]

So a month ago a got hit hard with an elbow whilst playing basketball. 1 tooth seems to have detached from the permanent retainer. It felt weird and my dentist checked it and said it was ok. I noticed today that de wire is straight and seems to not bend into my tooth there. I have no time now till feb 10th is this a problem? all the other teeth seem fine and attached to the retainer

[@Snipergoblin]

Mine broke off last night from the composite does anyone know how much it costs to repair if you have the wire and don't have insurance I'm having a panic attack here!?!

[@sierracox5100]

Can a regular dentist put composite on it?

[@user-lo5nk7sx3p]

hey so I have a permanent retainer on my lower teeth and one of the teeth attached to the retainer shifted slightly in front of others, what will the orthodontist do then?

[@azaleabloom2066]

When can i take them off i have permanent retainer for 4 years can i take them off i have tongue problems sometimes the metal irritates my tongue

[@marvjamali343]

I got permanent retainer 2 weeks ago and I've been washing my teeth 3 times a day plus I didn't ate anything hard or sticky but i were bruhing with baking soda from 3 days what should i do now??

[@starzy2396]

I have my retainer broken and has been hanging for 4 years . They have shifted .I went to a ortho to get invisalign they said I need a implant tooth to on the back for support. So I can not get invisalign until I get a implant. Should I get a second opinion?

[@pritamnerkar2592]

Hi I have one question I can feel some uncomfortable In my lower jaw ... I had permanent retainer.. It is not Smooth ..my jaw is not feel comfortable.. Feel like mussels pain Is it due to retainer?

[@shruthideepesh3032]

I am using permanent retainer for the last 4 months in the upper portion o floor my teeth . Now it is broken . I got my gap back slightly. What should I do? My orthodontist said that it is not possible to use retainer for the correction. I need braces again? Pls reply

[@malak.3299]

What if I have the removable retainer and a permanent retainer then on one edge of the permanent one the glue came off then needs glueing back on. Does that mean they need to take a new impression of the removable one ?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Most of the time a permanent retainer can be repaired and the removable retainer will still fit. Sometimes you will need a replacement based on how much is required to repair the permanent retainer

[@ryandion4830]

The corner glue peeled off . Since we are in quarantine can I glue it with altico or some strong liquid glue ???

[@zakariawasmine5890]

Me too did you fixed?

[@pritamnerkar2592]

I have done it 1 month ago and with in a month it broke twice ...what is wrong with it ...Dr is saying my teeth size is small and and teeth position also moving in 1 month Kindly suggest something I am very worried

[@marwa_7385]

Can i have a new permanent retainers at another orthodentist because mine is in another country! Or is it importante to go to the ortho whom first did them to me? :(((

[@georgiaanastasiou5029]

My glue just came off but it's been almost 6 years. I'm stuck like this tho for the next week or so

[@PremierOrthodontics]

That should be a quick repair at your orthodontist office. Hopefully you can get it fixed and it will last another 6 years!

[@yagmuraslan6969]

Thank you for this video. Can I chew gum with permanent retainers? It's been one week and I started chewing gum I couldn't stop myself.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Yes! Chewing gum with permanent retainers should be fine and shouldn't damage them at all :)

[@yagmuraslan6969]

@@PremierOrthodontics thank you so much :))

[@aloraxiebuilds]

my permanent retainer came off and i have covid so i can’t get it fixed

[@crystgh]

What if a small piece of glue game off? I have permanent retainers in my lower row of front teeth and I was flossing in between and felt a little piece come off. Should I let it be and keep wearing my removable retainers at night or should I ask them to put that little piece of glue over it? The rest of the glue spots are fine.

[@Tonya_G.]

No, the one tooth that is missing the glue will become crooked like mine did and you will end up someday having to get braces again like I'm going to have to do. I posted another comment on here where I explained in detail.

[@Zoneread24]

@@Tonya_G. thank you Tonya

[@haniakhan7737]

HEY ARE UR TEETH STILL OK CUS THE SAME THING JUST HAPPENED TO ME

[@MariaLingMusic]

Mine just broke after having it for a couple of months and I called my dentist and they said that I am in a waiting list. It’s actually Friday and I have to wait at least Monday for them to call me back. It’s loose on my upper teeth... what should I do to prevented it to break even more or for it to fall all off. I don’t have the clear retainer or anything... and how do I brush my teeth?

[@oscarbanks3810]

Hey, did your teeth shift?

[@zacheads4144]

Mine came off when I was at work. All I literally did was eat an onion ring and the clue broke off and the wire ended up stabbing my tongue. Only had it on for 5 years

[@hectorsumaoang2320]

u had it for 5 years????

[@visakharkumar7193]

Hey, how long will the permanent retainers will stay if I avoid hard foods and be extra cautious

[@PremierOrthodontics]

It depends - sometimes they will last many years, other people might have to have them repaired periodically.

[@visakharkumar7193]

Thanks 👍

[@mayurpatel05]

does it cost money to repair them

[@Salafite]

My glue on my bottom was really weak and it came off , tbh i dont really want to keep coming to fix it so can i just get a removable one i. Also the canine on my top has been moving been like this for 2weeks will my teeth shift ?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You can definitely replace it with a removable retainer. Those work great too. Don't wait too long or your teeth can definitely shift.

[@gemi1032]

mine accidentally came off on one teeth today

[@gingerjones111]

They used to be thicker and stronger, now it is a cheap wire. When I was a kid, I had a thicker metal plate. That has lasted 40 years now.

[@Jervisdude]

It feels like retainers are a racket. Why can’t you get a dozen of them at a time? It would seem the big expense would be the mold making.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You can ask to preorder multiple sets of them. Some doctors will have this as an option :)

[@bockie05kuy50]

I bite down on mine. If she adjusts it, removing the glue might result in it breaking it off what do I do. Thanks

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Sometimes the retainer can be moved a bit higher so you don't have to worry about biting on it. There are time that due to the bite, a permanent retainer won't work. In these cases a removable retainer might be best.

[@suziedundas]

Yo! Not sure if you guys will see this, but my permanent retainer just broke after 20 years - the cement broke, and now one end of the 1.5" long wire is just floating around in my mouth cutting my cheek. I called every ortho within a few hours and no one can get me in for at least a month. (I live in a vacation town whose population like doubled during covid.) Any idea what to do? I also live like 4,000 miles away from my childhood dentist, and also he'd be like 100 years old now. Thanks!!

[@kkim2474]

Did you manage to get it fixed?

[@sarahstevens9609]

Had braces for 3 years got a permanent retainer and a regular retainer. I’ve had my braces off for 2 years now my permanent retainer broke on the weekend. I got into dentist by Monday and got it fixed. And ever since it’s been fixed I have a gap coming in between my two front teeth. I always wear my regular retainer but it’s a handmade clear one from dentist. If they redo my permanent retainer will the gap close? or will I need a invisaline type retainer to pull back in the gap? It’s a very small gap but I can see the bar behind my teeth.

[@willoreilly1365]

I had a small gap between my 2 front teeth but I could squeeze them together with my fingers. When they put the bar on I held my 2 front teeth together and the bar kept them in place

[@cyropyro550]

How long do you need a permanent retainer and can I just have it removed and use a plastic one

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You need some type of retainer for life. If you remove a permanent retainer you. Can replace it with a removable retainer - that should work great 👍

[@DrDre-sy2kv]

Your retainer came off after 11 years that too because of an injury. Did you put again ? Or 11 years of continuous usage fixed your tooth where they were supposed to be ?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

The retainer was repaired. Teeth can shift without retainers even after 11 years. If you want straight teeth for life the. You need retainers for life 👍

[@midotalha1878]

Mine fell off after 17 years, your saying I should go asap to fix this?

[@Tonya_G.]

One of my bottom from teeth came loose from my permanent retainer and just within the past month, it crooked and bucked out just like it was 30 years ago when I got braces. I am now going to have to get braces again because that bottom front tooth that's now twisted and bucked out is now pushing into the back of my front top tooth, that is also twisted. My top front tooth and bottom front tooth are now twistng into eachother and pushing on eachother to the point it's unbearable. I'm either going to get braces again or false teeth - It's that bad!!! It's also affecting how my back teeth come together when I chew and it makes my lips look crooked with my mouth closed and I'm having jaw pain, on and on... Please, as soon as your permanent retainer becomes loose, get it fixed immediately!!! Don't wait and wind up like I am now!!! it's a nightmare!!! 😞😢😢😢

[@CeylonLastMile]

if someone wear a permanent retainer for a long time (10,15 years) and is there any chance to remove them without any bad effect?

[@Tonya_G.]

@@CeylonLastMile No, my permanent retainer has been attached to my bottom front teeth since 1994 (28 years). That one bottom front tooth come unglued to that retainer about 5 years ago. What made it twist outward like it did a few months ago, is that I ordered a lot of vegetables from Misfits Market at the end of October, and I chowed down in a lot of raw uncooked broccoli, and that's what made that front bottom tooth just twist out more, just like it was in 1991 right before I got my braces on. I still have yet to go to a dentist and an orthodontist. What has happened since, I last made my comment is that bottom tooth has twisted even more and has been twisting into the top front tooth right above it (They're in this twisting war with each other). Because of this, my top front tooth has twisted toward the inside of my mouth so much so, along with the bottom front to twisting with, and into it, that I'm having trouble talking and eating. I have to talk through these two front and bottom teeth that are twisted into, and pushing and pulling on each other constantly even with my mouth at rest. My back teeth are now misaligned when I eat now too. It's a nightmare!!! I've been postponing it because I'm trying to get finances lined up and I haven't been to the dentist in many years and I have a chipped back tooth, so I know I will probably have to have some dental work done before I can even go to get braces plus I want to have my teeth professionally whitened beforehand. It's hard to use those Crest Whitestrips on real crooked front teeth plus they hurt my gums and make them swell up! 😬 In order to whiten my teeth, I can't avoid those strips from resting against my gums because of the way may teeth are shaped. I've been miserable and uncomfortable and I use to have a bottom lip, but it has mostly disappeared, because that bottom and top front tooth has twisted into each other so much so, that it looks like I'm biting down on something!!! I'm basically biting down on that bottom front tooth with my top front tooth because they are twisted into each other, so my lips appear as if I'm biting down on something, making my lips hang crooked. I feel so ugly right now because of this. My lips were my favorite feature on my face that I felt good about. I have to draw out the left side of my bottom lip with lip liner to make them not look so lopsided when putting lipstick on. I've cried a lot. This has had a major impact on my self esteem. I know now in order to fix not only the pain I'm having from this, and the effect it's having on my looks, I will have to endure 2 to 3 years of braces or Invisalign. I'm 47 and will be spending the last 3 years of my 40s with braces or Invisalign!!! 🙄 I do wish I could just afford to get my front teeth Veneered!!! 🙄 So, no, to answer your question, do not have your permanent retainer removed (!!!), because, you will not only have one tooth that goes crooked and/or juts out, but you will have multiple teeth that do this, plus they'll be pushing and twisted into the top front teeth, making them twist, and then, this in turn, makes your back teeth not line up right when chewing, and then they (the back teeth) tilt a different way to compensate for this!!! 😳 - It's a domino effect that never ends!!! Not to mention the jaw and neck pain (right underneath the left side of my chin I've been having). You also feel like you have someone else's teeth in your mouth because you feel the front teeth twisting, pushing/pulling into eachother and the back teeth are misaligned when you chew - (That's the best way to describe it!!! - It feels as if someone else's teeth have been put in your mouth and they don't fit!!! ) You don't want this!!! Please listen!!! 🙏

[@DP-mz8fo]

@@Tonya_G. damn, 30 years and they still move so much, thats extraordinary. Did you get it fixed?

[@Tonya_G.]

@@DP-mz8fo No, I'm still waiting on going to the dentist and orthodontist. My top front tooth keeps twisting and won't stop, from the bottom tooth being twisted up against the back of it, and my back teeth don't come together right when I chew and almost chip eachother. I can't close my mouth all the way when it's at rest because that top left front and bottom tooth are twisted against each other (I can't bring my lower jaw up enough to where my bottom front teeth rest behind my top front teeth). I can keep my lips closed, but my lips look as if I'm biting down or chewing on something with my front teeth. I'm waiting on going because I need some financial help from someone who can't help me right now. I haven't been to the dentist in a long time, so I probably have some dental work to be done beforehand, before I can even get braces. I'm miserable, but this has made me take a closer look at myself and my life, and I have made changes starting with my weight, and I have lost 30 pounds over the past 6 months and I feel better about myself for that. Now, I just need to get my teeth fixed. 😊

[@DP-mz8fo]

@@Tonya_G. sorry to hear all of this, but also good to hear that you are happy. Best of luck with fixing your teeth, hope you can get to see a dentist soon!

[@soap7796]

I got permanent retainer week ago and it was uncomfortable so I've been washing my teeth 3 times a day plus I didn't ate anything hard or sticky but today corner glue peeled off. What did I do wrong? /I had braces before/

[@1989AlphA]

Did it hurt the tip of your tongue when you first got it??

[@soap7796]

@@1989AlphA No it was fine

[@PremierOrthodontics]

It sounds like it may have just been a bonding failure of the dental adhesive. Things is fairly common and luckily is easy to fix. Give your orthodontist a call and they should be able to get the retainer fixed without too much trouble

[@soap7796]

@@PremierOrthodontics thank you

[@mamacita1797]

I just got mine yesterday and some hours after the right part was extremely loose - one tooth wasn't even attached at all and today i ate food and 2 more teeth detached from the retainer so I pulled it out ( I actually didn't know that it was a retainer until I looked it up I thought it was going be put on at a next appointment) I will call my dentist tomorrow but do you think there will be any extra charges ? Was it my fault ? ( I know I probably shouldn't have pulled it out but I was almost biting it )

[@user-su4nh8th5m]

Same has happened with me today 😢

[@jamiebeauchamp5686]

I was flossing and mines came a loose as well😢mines been in only for 24 hours and im not happy bout that at all.

[@user-sn5kj1gy1t]

I got a permanent retainer back when I was 17 I’m 22 now and as I’m writing this my top one came off and my teeth feel weird like they are lose or something, I’m in a different state now I have no idea if I should just schedule an appointment with my local dentist here or travel to the one I got them at :/ I would much rather have a removable one since I did have a lisp with my permanent retainers… glue residue is on my top teeth now and when I pass my tongue I can feel it … it was a good 5 years I’ll miss my permanent retainers but removable ones is a go to not only for keeping teeth clean, but no stupid tongue cuts !!!

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Removable retainers work great! Any local orthodontist should be able to remove your permanent retainers and get you set up with a removable retainer.

[@user-sn5kj1gy1t]

@@PremierOrthodontics thanks for the reply doc

[@edithalexandra.2957]

A little piece of my permanent retainer came off & it’s annoying do I have to see a dentist or can I remove it myself

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Yes, call your local orthodontist to help fix that.

[@gracehetfield5331]

My permanent retainer is broken and there is currently a wire poking me in the tongue. Ouch.

[@yuh8740]

Same. Cant see my doc yet because of covid I’m screwed

[@junsandz9677]

Mine permanent retainer wire broke not the glue what should I do

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You'll have to schedule to replace the wire for your retainer. Hope this helps!

[@kaydee506]

Wow I hope I don't break mines at least for awhile,just got permanent retainers 2 days ago,my daughters has had hers for 3 years and hers has never broke

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Sometimes they last a long time. Hopefully yours will too 👍

[@reidellis2129]

So part of the glue on my permanent retainer came off I'm guessing with wear and it has always been a major pain and annoyance to have or clean in my mouth. I know about shifting teeth but it has been years since I had braces and would rather them just remove the retainer all together. My bottom teeth weren't that bad before. Is it good or bad to go without after years of wearing it with no large gap from the start?

[@olgamireles6733]

My son just had his glue come apart on his retainer. I think I am going to request that they remove it if they are going to charge me as this is his 2nd time. I don't understand what they are using now days because I have had my permanent retainers on for almost 40 years! They have never broken, come loose or anything. I eat everything. How did it go from being a reliable composite to a cheap one. My wires are also thicker than what they use now. Not sure what you ended up doing, but hope it worked out for you.

[@cym2605]

@@olgamireles6733it’s a joke, I’m 18, had braces for 4 years got them out 2 months after turning 18, I was headbutted and all my teeth were pushed back the same week I got braces out, went for an emergency appointment and they said they fixed it, only 4 months later my glue has came right off my far left side tooth and looks like I’ll be eating soup until I can get an appointment.

[@nitochishi1112]

If I bite from my side teeth in which it hardly touch the retainer will it break ?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Good question. If you are just lightly touching the retainer when you bite it probably will be okay - if you feel like you are hitting it fairly hard then it might need to be adjusted. If you feel like you are hitting the retainer heavily you may want to contact your orthodontist to have it evaluated.

[@osamakhatib8501]

will i have to wear it forever ? won't my teeth hardening at some point and therefor no longer need it or that is not the case ?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Unfortunately our teeth will continue to shift for the rest of our our lives... The only way to guarantee straight teeth for life is to have retainers for life. That means either wearing a permanent retainer or a removable retainer. We always tell our patients that you only need to have retainers for as long as you want straight teeth :)

[@alephantasmr4713]

How many time we can do tooth scalinh ? My dentist done it more than 6 time's! Will it can damage my tooth in future 😬

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Scaling is removing calculus or tartar buildup from the tooth surface - it generally doesn't hurt or damage the teeth it is just cleaning the teeth. Usually every time you go in for a dental exam/cleaning the dental or hygienist will scale your teeth. This is 100% okay and is good for your dental health and gum health :)

[@manab.barman]

I have a permanent retainer, do I need to wear the removable ones at all?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

The permanent retainers will keep the front teeth straight and the removable retainers help to maintain the bite correction. So it is definitely best to wear both the permanent and removable retainers to guarantee your teeth and bite stay corrected.

[@queenshiiitssurprising8293]

If you have a removable one can you change to the wire one

[@PremierOrthodontics]

You can switch to a permanent retainer in some cases. Ask your doctor if a permanent retainer would be a good chose for you

[@Username85254]

Mine fell off but also took part of the tooth? What can I do?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Most likely your tooth is fine, and some of the retainer glue is still stuck to your tooth. This sometimes can feel like part of your tooth is missing, when in fact, its just residual glue stuck to the surface of the tooth. Give your orthodontist a call, they should be able to help you get retainer repaired. 👍

[@farhahsalleh9001]

If my permanent retainer become bend at the end, and the bend point is breaking. And my bite is onto the permanent retainer. The dentist can’t bend it back to the old position without breaking it. Can the dentist, take it off and put a new one back? Or they have to just use and fixed the old one?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Great question! More than likely the Orthodontist will have to repair the entire permanent retainer for you for the best outcome.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Best bet is still to check with your local Orthodontist on what they think. Hope that helps!

[@stacydweck4863]

My permanent retainer just broke and I have it for over 30 years what should I do

[@PremierOrthodontics]

It would be best to have it repaired or you can replace it with a removable retainer. Your teeth can still shift after 30 years, so it would be best to get a retainer to make sure they stay in place.

[@ggriott7293]

I broke mine after 2 weeks 😭

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Oh no!

[@Luna-mu9hq]

Does it need to be an orthodontist who completely replaces a permanent retainer? I have had the glue adhesive replaced a few times by my normal dentist, but my wire just broke and I don't know if it would be better to reach out to an orthodontic office instead.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Some dentists will do permanent retainers while others will refer you out to an orthodontist. You can definitely ask your dentist to see if it's something they would be comfortable doing.

[@WhizWit.]

I had a gap, got braces and got my teeth fixed. About a week ago the bond on my top right tooth came loose, after 3 years. I got it fixed but now it seems like a tiny gap is forming. What can I do to prevent a gap from coming back? I only wear my regular retainers before bed. Should I use them daily?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

It sounds like you may need a new retainer. Over time the retainers can get loose and not hold the teeth as tightly as needed. A new retainer should help

[@cristy02]

how did u get it fixed??? i have a gap now too,n still have my retainer

[@thischannelisdeleted]

@@PremierOrthodontics You didn’t read the question properly

[@jamesbolton5417]

If I wear my teeth whitener retainer I got from fitted from my dentist. Will my teeth shift ?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

It depends on how rigid the whitening tray is that you received. Some whitening trays will work, others may be too soft to hold your teeth in the right position. It would be best to double check with your orthodontist

[@johnphillip2566]

What if my lingual retainer broke after 22yrs, my wisdom teeth are already in? Can I leave it out?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

We recommend having some type of retainer in order to maintain your tooth alignment. You may choose to get a removable retainer instead at this time, or have the permanent retainer replaced. Even after wisdom teeth are removed your teeth can still at any age and generally speaking retainers will be needed for life if you want to maintain your teeth in their current position

[@johnphillip2566]

@@PremierOrthodontics - excellent.

[@What-kh5ks]

I broke mine in under a year after all the composit came off at once

[@jeromehugues]

All the points of composite at once ?

[@jackseath]

I just got mine put in and I’m very paranoid that it will break am I just over reacting

[@PremierOrthodontics]

If the retainer is bonded well you shouldn't need to worry about it. Most permanent retainers will last for years without any problems with breakage. Just make sure to clean around the retainer regularly and floss - if it does break all that is required is a quick visit to the orthodontist' office for a repair.

[@vladislava8351]

I got mine completely replaced and then it all snapped off 7months later…. Talk about a shitty bonding job? Now I have to pay for a full visit. Unfair imo

[@Itsmuna]

Half of my wire is out and it came off while I was flossing I’m so scared my teeth will move overnight

[@Itsmuna]

I’m so scared I think my teeth will move any second because I removed my braces in June

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Give your a doctor a call and they should be able to get you in to have it repaired.

[@borshakundu803]

which retainer is best for upper and lower jaw permanent or removal?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Both work well. For some people they don't trust themselves to wear a removable retainer, so in these cases a permanent retainer probably would be the better option. If you are committed to wearing retainers for life then a removable retainer will work great!

[@borshakundu803]

@@PremierOrthodontics permanent retainer only goes behind 6 teeth, keep the molars from shifting?

[@ThisPersonisasillygoose]

this shi happened during class I was talking to my friend I feel a small Chuck of wire on my tongue and I knew instantly the other half fell off whilst other side is still fine. 😭 I lost my retainers too so I’m scared my teeth finna move back to how busted they were 😭 and my mom said my insurance ran outI’m scared ngl 😂

[@queenshiiitssurprising8293]

If you didn’t wear your retainer for so long dose that mean you need braces

[@PremierOrthodontics]

If your teeth have shifted and you want to move them back to where they were when the braces come off then you will need braces again. If you're happy with the current tooth position, then you can just get a retainer to hold your teeth in the current position.

[@justklasz]

They gave me a perm retainer i didnt want that and i eat ice and stuff

[@marwa_7385]

I cant chnage my permanent retainer from year to year!

[@user-zz1gv3co7v]

just lasted a month

[@ilikefoodyesido920]

Can you wear mouth guards with the retainer?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Yes, athletic mouth guards shouldn’t be a problem.

[@ilikefoodyesido920]

@@PremierOrthodontics thanksss

[@hoorainkhan1892]

How many sets of removable retainers can we use a lifetime?

[@thischannelisdeleted]

How much money do you have?

[@hoorainkhan1892]

@@thischannelisdeleted lol🤣

[@N0N4M30]

How fast do I need to get it fixed it just broke now and no doctors will be open on weekend 😭 I’ve had mine for 5years or more

[@PremierOrthodontics]

It’s fine to wait a few days. You should be fine until next week 👍

[@jyubinoor6529]

Sir which retainer is best

[@PremierOrthodontics]

There are certain times that one type of retainer may work better in certain situations, but generally all retainers will work great. Your doctor will be able to advise you on the best type for you

[@rinoshkafernandes953]

I have broken my permanent retainers in 2years...Should I replace them??

[@PremierOrthodontics]

We would recommend replacing the permanent retainers or at least getting a removable retainers to takes its place

[@samreensultana9911]

Did you change your retainer after it’s broke did they are in the same shape it didn’t effect anything are they are back in a shame 😢😢please answer am worried coz am going to be change my retainer next week

[@LetsGoSanjana]

My permanent retainer broke and I didn’t get it again so my teeth shifted even though I wore removable retainer… now I want to get braces again… my dentist should have told me this 😢

[@hoorainkhan1892]

Ohhh I'm also afraid of these things.Can you plz tell how is your experience?

[@chyannecallan6406]

How were you able to continue wearing your removable retainer if your teeth were moving back. At some point you had to have noticed it no longer fit if that was the case. I want to remove my permanent retainer it’s so much harder to floss and overall just takes longer to keep up my hygiene. I’d rather have a Harley retainer or removable retainer.

[@m.rizwanfb]

Can you plz tell me when your retainer broke and what is the time period of shifting of ur teeth? Plz I have also broke my retainer 2 weeks ago and didn't fixed it

[@Dominiccoll]

Can I eat any food after I get one?

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Yes, you should be able to eat normally with a permanent retainer.

[@Dominiccoll]

@@PremierOrthodontics ok thanks I was worried about that

[@cinar.e4954]

I ate hard foods and it broke in a week

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Give your orthodontist a call, they can get it fixed!

[@christianjohnson2434]

Does he have an accent?

[@yyorophff786]

R u wearing braces ?

[@josegiron3541]

Mine lasted 4 years imma just rip it off

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Don’t do it! Your teeth can (and probably will) shift 😬

[@King_Jab]

My dentist broke my from cleaning my teeth 😐

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Oh no! Definitely try to get that fixed when you can.

[@itsiah3387]

Are they permanent 😭😳 NO ONE TOLD ME THEY WERE PERMANENT 😠 I need braces again anyway because when I had my retainer one milk tooth fell out and it’s crooked. I hope they remove my permanent retainer ✌️

[@DP-mz8fo]

You had orthodontic treatment with baby teeth? I don’t think that’s allowed.. where are you from?

[@itsiah3387]

@@DP-mz8fo i had invisalign first. it’s where you get early treatment still with baby teeth so the next stage of treatment isn’t that hard. i’ve had braces since november tho

[@south5460]

Bro I’m so mad I just broke mine eating an icecream cookie sandwich.

[@akiraasmr3002]

Mine broke and one of my front teeth is a little crooked now.

[@PremierOrthodontics]

Give your orthodontist a call. They can help make sure it doesn't get more crooked, or possibly discuss options for getting it fixed again.