When can I get my 'permanent' wire retainer removed?

I have had a permanent wire retainer on the back of my lower teeth since I got my braces off. (I was 13 and I'm 21 now.) It doesn't bother me all the time but man, when something gets stuck in it, I can't stop thinking about it until I find some way to remove it. I really don't want to have this thing in my mouth for the rest of my life. I'd like to get it removed at some point. Do I need to wait until my wisdom teeth come in or could I get it removed now (while i still have my parent's insurance)?





Also, my mother and father never had their wisdom teeth come in. If I should wait for my wisdom teeth to come in, what is the maximum age they will come in?

When can I get my 'permanent' wire retainer removed?
For one, I wouldn't "wait" for your wisdom teeth to come because everyone doesn't get them or if they do, it may not provide discomfort to where you will need them pulled.





On the other hand, I can relate with you about the permanent retainer because I still have mine, as well. It doesn't really bother me but flossing can be a pain. However, I have heard horror stories on how people's teeth can shift back to their original positioning and I don't want to pay another 5,000 dollars to get braces again. So, the best advice I can give you is to talk to your orthodontics/dentist and see if taking them out will be be the best option.
Reply:When the dentist says it is safe to take off. usually when they feel your teeth are not going to move any longer.
Reply:I've had my wire retainer in for 10 years. I'm a dental assistant. its better for you to leave the retainer in. If you do have your wisdom teeth still in, sometimes they will erupt and your bottom teeth get crowded again. I would just leave it in there. And about the wisdom teeth thing.... Have your dentist take an x ray of your wisdom teeth, if you even have any. Some people don't. The older you get, the longer its going to take you to heal if you get them out. See if you have them and if you have room for them first.
Reply:I would never have it removed. Teeth do have memory and they do shift as you get older. I have one too and while it is annoying. I would rather have that instead of crooked teeth. I would at least wait until you get your wisdom teeth in and it would be a good idea to get them checked out since you still have your parents insurance. You don't have to wait for them to come out, especially if you had braces, your dentist will probably recommend you just have them taken out so your teeth don't get pushed around by them when they come in. There is no maximum age they can come in. I've seen a patient in their 70's who had their other teeth removed and then their wisdom tooth came in! Don't wait, see your dentist now and talk to them about it.
Reply:First have your dentist check your wisdom teeth. If you are like your parents they may never come in or give you any trouble. However, the average age for wisdom teeth eruption is 17-24, so it is still possible they will erupt. The reason for all of this wisdom teeth info and having the dentist check your teeth? The permanent wire retainer is doing just that, retaining your teeth and keeping them in place. When it is removed your teeth may shift some (usually not to their original place) - just something to think about. If you do decide to have your retainer removed, it is a fairly simple procedure, one completed in a short time by your dentist.
Reply:First of all guy it's a real good question, but you gotta know there are dental floss threaders which you can use to thread the floss threw your teeth,under the wire and floss. There are also floss pick that make removing food and candy easy so try this I would never have a permanent retainer removed because your teeth shift over a period of time and you would be back at point A with messed up teeth! But the wisdom teeth thing well it could be a year or two, but I am 31 and I haven't had any wisdom teeth! So good look and ask your dentist or the local drug store for a floss threader and don't forget the floss picks.
Reply:Try going to a new dentist or a cosmetic dentist and just asking them to take it out. If it bothers you and you don't want it in then there is no reason for you to keep it in.



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