Do you have a choice between a permanent or removeable retainer?

Question:

Because my teeth are straight and where they should be. I was also told that I had braces on for so long that my teeth will hardly, if ever move. I was also told to keep them on while I eat.....

And also, what is it about permanent retainers? Do some people need them more than others? Can I ask for one?

Are removeable ones only for people who don't need permanent retainers? I have a removeable one and they estimate I'll have them for 2 years and after a while of wearing them constantly now, I'd only have to wear them at night. I have to get my top retainer, and my orthodontist is making me one that fits my top teeth, and she's saying my teeth are so in position they will not move after 2 weeks! Does that mean my retainer will only have to be at night soon?

Answers:
Yes you have a choice between permanent and removable. The permanent one is great for the lower front 6 teeth (most likely to crowd) but unless you are prone to spacing occurring between your top front 2 teeth, a removable retainer should be worn for at least a few years at night on the top.

Summary: Lower permanent - Upper removable at night. Unless unusual conditions.

This is something to ask your orthodontist. Some cases can use them and others can not, so we really can't give an intelligent answer over the internet.

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