When replacement retainers are needed
Replacement retainers may be needed if a removable retainer is lost, cracked, worn, warped, unhygienic, or no longer seats fully over the teeth.
Why fit matters
A retainer that does not fit may mean teeth have moved. In that case, the right next step may be a new retainer, a small refinement plan, or a full orthodontic review.
What affects replacement cost
Cost depends on retainer type, whether scans or impressions are needed, whether one or both arches are replaced, and whether teeth have shifted since the original retainer was made.
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