How much does a spring Hawley retainer cost?

A Hawley retainer generally costs between $350 and $600. The costs vary depending on your orthodontist provider, the region where you’re being treated, and the specifics of your case.

How long do you wear a Hawley retainer after braces?

Hawley Removable Retainers When your orthodontic treatment is complete, you’ll wear the Hawley retainer full-time, day and night, for several months: most orthodontists recommend around 6-9 months. You’ll remove it for meals, drinking anything but water, and to brush your teeth and clean the retainer.

How does a spring retainer work?

Spring retainers are constructed with a wire spring in the middle, allowing the retainer to place pressure on the teeth while worn. This makes spring retainers ideal both as active orthodontic treatments to alleviate crowding as well as retention treatments to maintain ideal tooth spacing.

How is a Hawley retainer used in orthodontics?

HAWLEY RETAINERS. The Hawley retainer includes a metal wire that typically surrounds the six anterior teeth and keeps them in place. The labial wire, or Hawley bow, incorporates 2 loops for adjustment. It is anchored in an acrylic arch that sits in the palate (roof of the mouth). The advantage of this type of retainer is that…

Is the Lisp from a Hawley retainer permanent?

This is typically temporary and as you adjust to the retainer the lisp will go away. The retainer is quite noticeable. Because of the placement along the front of your teeth, it is something that will be noticed when you smile and even while you talk.

Where does the Adam clasp go on a Hawley retainer?

The Adam clasp is a wire that is attached to the acrylic base of the retainer. It is designed to fit onto the tooth in order to hold the retainer in the appropriate place. The clasp is typically fitted onto the first molar.

How often do you need to clean a Hawley retainer?

It is important to always make sure you store your retainer in the case when it isn’t in your mouth, to remove your retainer while eating, and to properly clean the retainer daily. Hawley retainers require daily cleaning to prevent gum disease, bad smell, and food debris from becoming trapped against your palate or teeth.