Not having them removed due to any problem. The reason I was trying to get them removed was because, I went for my 3 week checkup and they should have dissolved by them....but they hadn't. Doctor was going on vacation for a month and I was hoping to get the permanent ones in before he left. He said he could try and remove the temporary ones and put in the permanent ones, but he couldn't remove them. I will have to wait until August and hopefully they will be fully dissolved by then. They have been wonderful for me!