The cost of repairing retainers can be as low as half of the cost of replacing the retainer. Repairing a Hawley retainer can be about $75-$250. Unfortunately, clear retainers are not repairable and if they are damaged or broken they have to be replaced with completely new retainers.
Can orthodontists fix broken retainer?
If you don't have the option of going to the orthodontist that did your braces or Invisalign, you should be able to call almost any orthodontist to get the broken permanent retainer fixed. When you call, you can ask for the costs associated with repairing a broken permanent retainer.
Can you wear a broken plastic retainer?
There are times when you can still wear cracked retainers. If the crack didn't split the retainer tray, then you can still wear it. Often, an aligner can still hold your teeth in position even if it has a small crack. If the cracked retainer split, you should stop wearing it.25 may 2021