Can you have permanent retainers on top and bottom teeth?

Permanent Bonded Retainers A permanent retainer can be bonded to the top or bottom row of teeth, but a bottom teeth bonded retainer is more common and tends to last longer. Bonded retainers are sturdy and could last for years – sometimes even decades.

Can you Mew If you have a retainer?

Yes. The retainers will maintain the current position of the teeth. The mewing should improve your oral posture and function, which in turn should improve the balance zone of the teeth.

Can you get a fixed retainer on top teeth?

These retainers are metal wires that are glued to the inside of the upper and lower teeth to hold everything in place. Bonded retainers don’t need to be removed, they are semi-permanently fixed in place.

When can you stop wearing retainers?

Retainers keep your smile in place when active treatment is complete and adults need to wear their retainers for life, but adolescents may be able to stop wearing them after about 10 years.

Do retainers prevent jaw growth?

Faithful wear of your retainers will ensure that you enjoy a long term benefit from your orthodontic treatment. The retainers are also not capable of restraining or controlling jaw growth and will not be able to prevent the effects of adverse jaw growth of the bite relationships.

How long does a fixed retainer last?

A bonded retainer on your upper teeth may last up to three years, while a lower bonded retainer will last longer, as this part of the mouth does not see as much activity. Even if it has been a short time since the retainers were fixed, the wire can become unbonded to the teeth without you realising it.

Is a fixed retainer worth it?

The most obvious benefit to fixed retainers is that they stay in your mouth 24/7, which means you can’t lose them during lunch! It also means they’re continuously keeping your teeth in perfect position. Because they are so small, they tend to be much more comfortable than removable retainers.