Why did I get a Hawley retainer?

The retainer protects the results of your orthodontic care, and prevents your teeth from sliding back into their previous positions. The Hawley retainer must be worn nightly for life, so your healthy smile is maintained for as long as possible.

When do you use a Hawley retainer?

A Hawley retainer is usually used to maintain alignment of the front teeth after braces are removed. It has an acrylic plate designed to fit comfortably on the lingual walls or palate of the mouth while the wire wraps around the teeth and helps them to maintain their position.

How long do I wear Hawley retainer?

Hawley retainers, like clear retainers, should be worn indefinitely. Usually, they are worn all day, everyday for the first two months, followed by nighttime wear thereafter.

Are there different types of Hawley retainers?

• Hawley Retainers. The Hawley retainer includes a metal wire that typically surrounds the six anterior teeth and keeps them in place.
• Wraparound Retainers. A Wraparound retainer has a wire that wraps around the full arch upper or lower and crosses over into the palate in the posterior.
• Bonded Retainers.
• Spring Retainers.

Which retainer is better Hawley or clear?

The Hawley retainer has these advantages: The retainer can be adjusted if you need a better fit when you first get it or if your teeth need slight realignment later. It’s slightly more durable than a clear plastic retainer. The upper and lower teeth touch naturally with this type of retainer.

Which retainer goes on top and bottom?

There are two main types of retainers: the Hawley retainer, and the Essix, or clear, retainer. You can wear each design on either the top or bottom row of your teeth. There is a third type, a bonded, or fixed, retainer, but that is put in and removed only by your dentist, so no need to worry about that one.

Is a Hawley retainer better?

Hawley retainers The Hawley retainer has these advantages: The retainer can be adjusted if you need a better fit when you first get it or if your teeth need slight realignment later. It’s slightly more durable than a clear plastic retainer.

How should Hawley retainer fit?

The hawley should feel tight and appear close fitting over the front teeth. The wire across the front of the teeth should be sitting approximately in the centre of each tooth. When removing your hawley, always use your finger nails to locate the little metal ledge on either side of the hawley and pull downwards.

What kind of retainer do you get after braces come off?

After your braces come off, you’ll need to wear a teeth retainer if you want your teeth to stay in their new position. There are two main types of teeth retainer your dentist might recommend: a permanent retainer (also known as a bonded or fixed retainer) or one that can be removed such as an Essix or Hawley.

How long should you wear a removable retainer?

The typical guideline for a removable retainer is to wear it full time, except for mealtimes and cleanings, for the first 4 to 6 months after your braces are removed, according to the Canadian Association of Orthodontists.

Do you lose your teeth if you have a retainer?

While there’s no chance of losing this type of device, having the wire fixed to your teeth does make it difficult to clean and floss properly. How much does a retainer cost? Teeth retainers cost anywhere from $100 to $500 per set without insurance.

Why should I Keep my retainer clean?

Keeping your retainer clean protects your teeth. In the case of a removable retainer, it can also extend its life span. A bonded retainer will need to be cleaned as part of your regular dental hygiene routine. Since you can’t remove a fixed retainer, you’ll need to floss your retainer (and the front of your teeth) with a floss threader.