Cost of Different Types of Orthodontic Retainers

An orthodontic retainer is a custom made appliance to fit your teeth after braces to shift them to a better position or to keep them in place. These retainers for teeth are normally made from a kind of plastic and metal wires. Most people consider it as a costly affair when it comes to knowing about orthodontic retainer cost. It was true in the past but due to technological developments, the cost of quality dental retainers has become more affordable for almost everyone. The price of these retainers mainly depends upon the source of purchasing them as well as the type of retainer you are purchasing. The cost of three types of retainers is briefly described here under.

Hawley retainers

The orthodontic retainers of this type are also known as wire retainers as they are made from dental acrylic and metal wire. Thee retainers are less commonly used these days due to their old model. But still, they are prescribed to many people because they are adjustable. Moreover, unlike other retainers, these orthodontic retainers can be repaired if damaged due to any reason. The approximate cost of these retainers can vary between $175 and $325.

Permanently fixed retainer

The retainer of this type is made from a wire-bonded permanently on the lingual side of your teeth to prevent shifting of teeth. Normally it is used on lower teeth but in certain circumstances, an orthodontist or dentist can also use it on the upper set of teeth. The approximate cost of this type of orthodontic retainers can be from $250 to $400.

Essix clear retainer

Essix retainers are also known as single clear retainers. These Invisalign type retainers are made from Essix material of 1mm thickness. They are commonly used these days because they are the latest type of orthodontic retainers and can be made easily at home by taking an impression of your teeth. The price of these retainers can hugely vary even if you avoid the middle man and buy them directly from your dentist. It may cost you from $150 to $300 if you buy it from a dentist. But some of the online stores like SportingSmiles.com etc can provide you it for $65.00 only.

Actually when you buy these retainers from a dentist then its price includes the cost of time spent by the dentist as well as the cost of making a mold of your teeth. But online stores like SportingSmiles.com can provide you these retainers at a very low cost because instead of making a mold of your teeth they use a patented kit to take an impression of your teeth which can reduce the cost of making quality retainers.

Thus, orthodontic retainer cost can depend upon the type of retainer you want to buy as well as from where you are buying them. If you want to buy removable retainers then you will have to find a physical dental lab as they are made by the office of dentists. Moreover, you should not buy a retainer from a dentist if you can take an impression of your teeth. It can help you to save a lot of money if you are habitual to break or lose your orthodontic retainer.

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