DS also has one on and i never remove it at all either. It didn't go down too well with the health nurse at our last appt though (6 months). We're going next week and i think i'll take it off prior to going in just so save myself from the lecture again.

I don't see myself removing it any time soon, he is not bothered by it at all and we still only have two teeth so we've got a fair bit of 'teething' to go yet. The two we have appeared without any fuss so lets hope the same is to follow.

I get comments all the time also, most assume it's for looks not for a purpose until you explain it to them. I also get the 'surfer dude' comments and somehow on occasions have them assume he's a girl

Love it though won't be taking off any time soon