Can teeth move even with a permanent retainer?

Fixed retainers are effective in maintaining the alignment of the anterior teeth more than 90% of the time, but they can produce inadvertent tooth movement that in the most severe instances requires orthodontic retreatment managed with a periodontist.

Can you eat chips with a permanent retainer?

What can I eat with my bonded (or permanent) retainers? You can eat anything that you want, but should avoid hard or sticky foods that apply heavy pressure in the location of the bonded retainers. Do not chew sticky or hard foods that apply direct pressure on the retainer. If this happens, it will and can break.

Do permanent retainers stay in forever?

You only wear braces for 1-2 years. However, permanent retainers stay put for years, sometimes even decades. Some people have even been able to wear their permanent retainers for up to 20 years. If your permanent retainer ages, it might simply come off.

Do permanent retainers hurt?

The procedure for attaching a permanent retainer may be long and uncomfortable. It can sometimes take up to an hour to bond a retainer to your teeth. All you have to do for a removable retainer is get a quick impression made that your orthodontist can use to fashion one that fits your mouth.

How long do retainers hurt for?

Your retainer should not continue to be painful or uncomfortable for more than 4-5 days. If you continue to experience pain, contact your orthodontist’s office right away. Your orthodontist can examine the fit of your retainer and ensure it fits properly in your mouth.

Should I force my retainer to fit?

You should not have to force it. If you haven’t worn it in a while your teeth may have moved and that is why it isn’t fitting properly. Go to your dentist and ask them to see why you need to force it. If it hadn’t been worn in a while then the retainer will move the teeth back into place.

Is it OK to wear retainers only at night?

Some kids may wear their retainer only at night right from the start, but they may have to wear it for more than a year. The retainer keeps the teeth in line and you won’t even notice it while you’re sleeping! Retainers can help many mouth problems besides shifting teeth.