Clear Plastic Retainer Cracked

A crack can develop in your retainer or a wire clasp can break.

Clear plastic retainer cracked. My braces were removed 6 weeks ago and i received clear plastic retainers for the top and bottom. Retainers are important for your teeth to stay straight. Soak your retainer in a denture cleanser at least once a week. I ve had my retainer for a few months and when i took it out to brush my teeth this morning i noticed a crack at the front of the bottom one.

Teeth never stop moving. They can ship it to you or an orthodontist close to you can have it fitted. 225 550 for one arch top or bottom 150 340 for one essix and zendura retainers. Well i tried my best to look after the dam things even though they didn t fit in the flimsy little box they gave me.

While the essix retainers are by far the most comfortable non intrusive retainer model they can be somewhat prone to cracking or breaking. If you are unable to visit your orthodontist you may be able to ask them to remake your retainer based on their records if you haven t had it for a very long. With that being said we understand that sometimes life just happens. Clear plastic retainers removable.

So your custom fitted clear essix dental retainer has cracked. However for no apparent reason it is already breaking. This will save you the cost of having the entire. Proper care and maintenance will go a long way to keeping your retainers durable and preventing them from yellowing and becoming brittle.

One of the retainers cracked however when i was cleaning it with an electric toothbrush fml. It is getting little cracks in it. 100 300 for one. The crack isn t bad enough to cause it to be in two pieces but i m wondering if just the fact that there is a crack there will be enough to cause my teeth to start moving as there won t be the same force there.

Plastic glue is often used for making models so it is easy to use and safe to handle for adults. I had my bracers off three weeks ago and got prescribed to wear a retainer for 3 months one of those clear plastic things like a thin mouthguard. I have been taking good care of it. Your best option is to get a new retainer made as soon as possible if your broken retainer can t be repaired.

I clean it regularly and i always make sure it is in the case if i am not using it. Use a non abrasive toothpaste to prevent scratching the retainer this is especially important with plastic retainers.