So your custom-fitted clear Essix dental retainer has cracked? That’s okay. While the Essix retainers are by far the most comfortable, non-intrusive retainer model, they can be somewhat prone to cracking or breaking. Proper care and maintenance will go a long way to keeping your teeth retainers durable and preventing them from yellowing and becoming brittle. We also understand that sometimes life is unpredictable.
What Do You Do If Your Retainer Cracks or Breaks?
Don’t panic!
Your teeth will not shift back to their pretreatment position right away. You do want to get a new retainer quickly though. Teeth have elastic memory, so if you leave it for too long without a retainer then they will begin to shift again.
Unfortunately, there is no way to repair Essix retainers
Thankfully, at SportingSmiles we keep your impressions on file for one year after your initial order. We can provide you with replacement retainers at a discount without having to take a new impression.
If possible, continue to wear the retainer
Even if it is in two pieces, it will still serve to hold the teeth in place. Make sure there are no pinching or loose pieces of retainer.
If this is the first time that you are ordering from us, if you have your old dental mold
If you have a mold of your teeth, SportingSmiles can use the mold to make you a new retainer. This is a good option for an emergency. We recommend that you take a new impression once the replacement arrives. A spare retainer set is always a good idea. Your Old dental models may not be accurate anymore. Our self-impression kits make it easy to get a new dental mold.
Upgrade to Essix Plus
If you find that you regularly crack your retainers, or suffer from teeth grinding and wear through them, then you may want to try the Essix Plus retainers. The Plus material is twice as durable as the standard material. That means it is less likely to perish and crack over time.
Act Quickly
We have an expedited shipping option that will get your replacement to you as quickly as possible. If you need to take a new impression or do not have a dental model to hand, then you will definitely want to go with expedited shipping. That way we can get the impression kit to you before the teeth begin to shift.
Order a spare set
As soon as you receive your replacement set, it is a good idea to order a spare set. You may even want to order a spare set along with the replacement set. This will save you the hassle of not having a retainer. If your current set breaks or gets lost, you will be glad to have a spare set on hand. SportingSmiles retains all impressions for 1 year. Reordering another pair is possible at a reduced rate.
That’s it! If your teeth retainer has cracked, there is nothing to panic about. Just get in touch and we will do everything we can to get you a replacement set in time to preserve all that hard work that you’ve put into your smile.
If you have any questions at all about ordering a replacement retainer, feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected] Alternatively, you can also check this dentist out in Marlborough.
