If you’ve lost, cracked, or outgrown your retainer, act quickly. Teeth can start shifting soon after you stop wearing one. Here’s what to do and what it costs.
By the FixUrSmile Dental Lab team · Updated September 2026
| Type | Typical cost from a dentist or orthodontist* |
|---|---|
| Clear (Essix) retainer | About $50–$200 per set |
| Hawley (wire) retainer | About $150–$300 |
| Bonded (permanent) retainer | About $250–$500 |
*Ranges reported by Dentaly. Prices vary by provider.
A custom clear retainer from FixUrSmile is $145 per arch, or $265 for upper and lower, made in our US dental lab from impressions you take at home.
Replace sooner if your retainer cracks, warps, gets cloudy, or feels loose.
Vivera retainers are the branded clear retainers sold through Invisalign providers. If yours is lost or cracked, you can reorder through your provider, or replace it with a custom clear (Essix-style) retainer made from new impressions.
A FixUrSmile custom clear retainer is $145 per arch or $265 for upper and lower. It’s made from impressions you take at home, so it fits your teeth as they are today. FixUrSmile isn’t affiliated with Invisalign or Align Technology.
If your teeth have shifted noticeably since you last wore a retainer, check with your orthodontist before ordering. A retainer holds teeth in place, but it isn’t designed to move them back.
Clean it daily, store it in a case, and keep it away from heat and pets. See how to clean a retainer. Many people order a spare. FixUrSmile gives you 15% off every second product automatically.
Yes, for a removable clear retainer. You can take impressions at home and order a custom replacement online. Bonded retainers and cases where teeth have shifted significantly need your orthodontist.
It varies, but teeth can begin to shift within days to weeks, especially soon after treatment. Replace a lost retainer as quickly as possible.
If you have an older retainer that still fits, wear it until your replacement arrives. Otherwise, order a new one right away.
Custom clear retainer from home, $145 per arch. Made in our US dental lab from impressions you take at home, with licensed dentist approval and our Custom Fit Guarantee.
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