Larson Orthodontics team member handing a retainer case to a teen patient in Riverside, CA

Permanent vs. Removable Retainers: Which Is Right for You?

A permanent retainer is a thin wire bonded behind your front teeth that holds them in place around the clock. A removable retainer is a clear tray or wire appliance you take out to eat and clean. Both prevent relapse. Most patients finishing braces or Invisalign ask the same thing: which retainer should I get?

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