Fixed Retainers

What are fixed retainers?

Fixed retainers ( also called bonded retainer or permanent retainer ) are metal wires that an orthodontist bonds onto the back of your teeth after treatment with braces has been completed, The wire is bonded behind your frontal teeth on the upper, lower or both arches. They stay in mouth all the time in order to hold teeth in their correct position, fixed retainers can preserve the orthodontic procedure results and stop the teeth from shifting back into their original positions.

Bonded fixed retainer

Pros and cons of bonded retainers

Principal pros and benefits of fixed retainers includes:

  • You do not require to remember to wear them
  • Removable retainers can be lost but that is not the case with permanent retainers
  • They are not visible on the front sides of the teeth
  • Usually they are more durable than removable retainers or clear retainers
  • they do not require replacements
permanent bonded retainer

Principal cons and drawbacks of bonded retainers includes:

  •  they cannot be taken out for brushing and flossing
  • Brushing and flossing around a permanent retainer requires extra effort, Floss threaders, super-floss and even a water flosser are important tools to use to help you clean your permanent fixed retainer.
  • The wire may break off or debond, requiring repair or replacement. 

How much do fixed retainer cost price is at beauty smile dental studio Tijuana in 2023?

Braces (Orthodontics)Appointments RequiredProcedure TimePrice USD
Fixed Retainers (pair)130 min$350

fixed retainer smile

Permanent fixed retainers can be a convenient alternative to having a removable plastic retainer, but they’re not for everyone.

Read more about all orthodontics procedures or set an appointment in order to evaluate your case and give you the options for your dental goals and needs to see what’s right for you.

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