Help! I had braces three years ago and lost my retainer about two weeks ago! I have been hoping it shows up, but can't find it anywhere! I'm afraid my teeth will move, but I am even more scared to tell my mom because I know she'll kill me! She always tells me that retainers cost $300 to replace. Is that true? I only have braces on the top so I only have one retainer. Is it really that much? Please help, thanks.
2006-08-14 03:09:01 · 6 answers · asked by haha 1 in Health ➔ Dental
If you had JUST completed your braces and lost or damaged your retainer, I could see someone making a new one for little more than the lab fee. They would still have useful models on hand. Of course, your orthodontist still has the models he made your original retainer on, but (trust me) a new retainer made on those models would not fit your mouth today. You will need a new impression - top and bottom - and then they can make a new retainer. You will then need an additional visit in the office to make sure it fits correctly and to make sure that the wire and clasps are adjusted correctly. THAT's why it will cost $300 or more.
2006-08-14 12:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The orthodontists in my area charge $300. The lab cost me a general dentist. is $75. If you have a good relationship with your dentist he may charge you less. If someone can sell it for $80 I doubt they will be in business long.
2006-08-14 10:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by dre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should run around $300 to $350
2006-08-14 10:43:54 · answer #3 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your ortodontist's office and ask them. My replacement was $75, but that was about 20 years ago. And yes, I still wear it because my teeth did move.
2006-08-14 10:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by EPnTX 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea they really are that much, but if you've been wearing it for the past 3 years you're fine! I lost mine about 4 months after I got my braces off and mine didn't move!
2006-08-14 10:14:33 · answer #5 · answered by A.Marie 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. They're wrong. It only costs $80.
2006-08-14 10:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋