hello! i was wondering if you can get a hawley spring retainer once you get your braces off instead of a normal clear retainer, and if it cost extra to have it or it is already covered in the final payment for your braces?. i am getting my braces removed early but i still have one tooth that is pushed in a little bit, its my right lateral incisor.
Hi, Looking to your problem, I can imagine, because of early removal of braces from your side. There is a rule in orthodontics, Donor force doctor to remove braces early. That is why your lateral incisor position is not correct. Your orthodontist has taken right decision to put Hawley spring retainer, by which he will be able to correct lateral incisor position. After removal of fixed appliances, it is necessary to put Removable or fixed retainer for 2 years, that way bones becomes strong and teeth will not move to their original position in the future. Usually orthodontists are not charging extra for first retainer appliance because removable appliances are cheaper one but if you will ask for clear retainer, so he can charge extra because of higher making cost. ALL the best