Retainer Repair by Mail — Hawley & Acrylic, from $99.35

Find your situation

Hawley retainer with a broken or bent wire — the most common repair we see.
Hawley clasp broken or loose — snapped, bent, or pulled out of the acrylic.
Cracked or split acrylic retainer — which cracks can be repaired.
Clear plastic retainer or aligner cracked — we do not repair these; here is what to do instead.
Bonded / permanent retainer came loose — why this one needs an in-office visit.
Lost, chewed, or partly missing retainer — repair vs replacement.
Night guard cracked or broken — hard vs soft guards.
How retainer repair by mail works — packages, timing, and what to expect.
Repair cost vs replacement — what a repair costs and when replacing makes more sense.
How to keep a retainer safe — habits that prevent most lost and broken retainers.

What we repair

We work on removable orthodontic retainers with acrylic and wire parts — Hawley retainers and other acrylic retainers. Typical jobs are wire welds and re-attachments, cracked or split acrylic, and pieces that have broken off. Every appliance is different, so we review a photo before quoting.

What we can't do by mail

Anything still attached to your teeth (bonded / permanent retainers).
Adjusting a retainer to move teeth or change your bite — that is clinical care from your dentist or orthodontist.
Rebuild a retainer that is lost or mostly missing.
Repair clear aligners or clear plastic (Essix-style) retainers — we do not repair these.

Price

Repair packages include the repair plus prepaid UPS shipping both ways, from $99.35 (UPS Ground Saver) to $155 (Premium Bundle with faster shipping and a cleaner). Repair times vary; most are completed within 7–12 business days after we receive it (not guaranteed), plus shipping each way. See all retainer repair prices.

Start with a photo

Send a clear photo for a repair check: text 657-566-1558 or email smilextechnologies@gmail.com. Include the front, back, and a close-up of the damage, plus the retainer type and what happened. Or use the quote form.

Smile Extension provides mail-order appliance repair, not diagnosis or dental care. If something is painful, injured, or your bite or fit has changed, contact your dentist or orthodontist first.

Quick answers

Do you repair Hawley retainers?

Yes — Hawley and other acrylic retainers are our focus. Send a photo so we can review the specific damage before you pay or ship.

Should I mail my retainer before contacting you?

No. Send a photo first. We confirm whether we can repair it and which package fits, then email prepaid labels after the PayPal invoice is paid.

How much does retainer repair cost?

Retainer repair by mail is $99.35 to $155, including the repair and prepaid UPS shipping both ways. Repair times vary; most are completed within 7–12 business days after we receive it (not guaranteed).

Just broke it? Start with what to do with a broken retainer or read how to fix a retainer safely.

Retainer Repair by Mail for Hawley & Acrylic Retainers