Hawley Braces Retainer Types
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Hawley braces retainer types. Hawley retainers cost between 150 to 340 on average. While hawley retainers are a good option and we can even adjust them to make minor tooth corrections more patients are choosing clear retainers instead since the hawley retainer is visible when you smile covers the roof of the mouth and is less comfortable than the clear retainers. There are pros and cons to each type that all require consideration before making a decision. Depending on your case we may recommend one of the following types of retainers.
Permanent retainers are thin metal wires which are glued to the back of your teeth. A permanent orthodontic retainers. There are three main types of retainers. 1 hawley upper permanent fixed lower.
Essix type retainer an essix retainer or clear retainer is very similar to an invisalign aligner. It s made of medical grade bpa free plastic and it s removable. Hawley retainers can affect your speech more than other types of retainers. Hawley retainer pros and cons.
The wire can cause irritation to your lips or cheeks at first. Wearing retainers after braces. How to keep a removable. The benefits of vfr retainers include that they re clear and aesthetic great for photos comfortable and not as bulky as other retainers.
No matter what types of. Clear plastic retainer pros and cons. They re custom made using the same state of the art technology as invisalign and are designed specifically to complement your invisalign treatment. Hawley the metal and acrylic combination essix clear plastic molds and fixed bonded retainers.
Each retainer has its pros and cons but they each serve the same purpose to keep teeth straight after braces. Permanent retainer pros and cons. The pros and cons of different types of retainers. It s quite common that a different type of retainer is used with each individual arch.
2 essix upper permanent fixed lower. A vacuum form retainer vfr is a clear horseshoe shaped piece of material that is intimately shaped to fit over your teeth. The first type is called a bonded retainer. Lingual wire fixed or bonded retainer permanent hawley retainer removable clear plastic retainers removable.
A removable item it s made of a combination of plastic and metal that is molded custom to fit your mouth. It s attached to your teeth after your braces are removed to keep them in place for the. The most common configurations are. Vivera retainers are the official invisalign retainer.
As you ve probably seen the wires sit against the six front teeth with loops near the canines that allow for minor adjustments as the teeth settle into place. How to keep a bonded retainer clean.