What affects repair cost
Cost depends on whether the retainer is removable or fixed, whether new scans or impressions are needed, whether teeth have moved, and whether a repair or full replacement is safer.
When replacement may be needed
If a removable retainer is cracked, lost, distorted, or no longer fits, replacement may be more appropriate than repair. A loose fixed retainer may need rebonding or a new wire.
Do not wait too long
Teeth can move when retention stops working. Getting advice promptly can reduce the chance of needing further orthodontic correction.
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