Hi people, I broke the wire of my retainers (lower part) recently, and i was wondering how much it will cost to replace them? Any idea anyone? Pls...
2007-01-19 16:25:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Do they replace just the lower part? Or will they replace as a set?
2007-01-19 16:26:35 · update #1
They would only have to replace the one that broke. You MIGHT get lucky and find that the wire can be replaced and this would be relatively inexpensive.
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.
2007-01-19 17:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new retainer will cost around $200-$250 on average.
2007-01-20 19:30:48 · answer #2 · answered by ArchWired Braces Website 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of mine cost nearly $600
2016-05-23 23:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when i went to the ortho, they said it would be around 250 to get a wired retainer, so it would probably be around that price, or maybe they could fix your broken one?
2007-01-19 16:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure but if i knew then i would tell u but i dont soo sorry
2007-01-19 16:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No clue.
2007-01-19 16:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋