There are a few different kinds of retainers, but they are all designed to do the same prevention and that’s the defense of teeth shifting! After you’ve had braces or aligners to shift your teeth into the perfect position, you’ll need to wear a retainer the rest of your life. One of the most popular types of retainer is the essix retainer. Here are the benefits of one and where you can find the best.
Up until the 1990s, the most popular retainer was a Hawley retainer. It was wired and adjustable. Every few months, your dentist would inspect it and make any necessary adjustments or tweaks. It did the job of keeping your teeth in place, but the bottom line is that it was a little uncomfortable, and a breeding ground for bacteria due to all the food particles that would get trapped in it. That’s when the dental industry switched to the essix retainer.
The essix retainer is a clear, thin piece of plastic that snaps onto your teeth at night and encases your entire smile. It is made from flexible plastic like polyethylene or polypropylene. When worn, people will barely be able to notice it. Some people even wear them during the day for extra protection against shifting. After all, the more you wear it, the better your teeth will be protected. Typically, you would get one from your dentist after completing braces or aligners, but what if you lose it or it snaps in half?
Replace your lost, cracked, gross, and damaged dental retainers with a new one from SportingSmiles. Prevent your teeth from shifting using the most durable clear retainers available. Take your own impression at home and save hundreds over going to the dentist. Impression kit included.
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SportingSmiles has been crafting essix retainers since 2009 for over one million people worldwide. You’ll be able to receive one in a variety of ways that are all affordable and completed from the comfort of your home. The most popular way is to use the patented impression kit from SportingSmiles. This kit allows you to take impressions from your home and ship them back to SportingSmiles where your retainers are made.
Other options to receive an essix retainer include a subscription service, using your own molds or STL files that you can receive from your dentist, and an emergency option for those who are in a rush to get new retainers. Whichever option you choose, SportingSmiles strives for a 100% satisfaction guarantee. These options are all more affordable than going to the dentist and are all completed from home!
If you want an essix retainer from the dentist, you are looking at a bill of between $350 – $1,100, depending on where you live. In big cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, you might pay over $1,000 for retainers. That’s a monster bill and one that can be avoided with SportingSmiles. You’ll receive the same premium retainers but at half the cost!
However you get your essix retainer, you’ll need to wear it for the rest of your life. With the nature of being in your mouth at night, retainers will crack or become gross over time. It’s important to replace them each year so you have a fresh, tight-fitting set to keep your teeth in place. Using a cracked or bacteria-riddled retainer can cause oral health issues. Make sure to clean them daily and replace them on a yearly basis.
SportingSmiles is here to help you with your essix retainer needs. Whether you need your first set or your 10th set, SportingSmiles will craft you a premium retainer that will prevent any shifting. Keep your perfect smile and wear a retainer at night!
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