I Lost My Retainer: What Should I Do?
Lost your retainer? Learn practical next steps, when to replace it, and when to call your orthodontist or dental professional.
Losing a retainer is common, but it is worth acting quickly. Retainers are designed to help prevent teeth from shifting when worn as directed, and time without one can make your routine harder to restart.
Start with the basics
Check the places where retainers usually end up: bedside tables, bathroom counters, backpacks, gym bags, napkins, and travel cases. If you find an older retainer, do not force it into place if it feels painful or does not seat fully.
Mavira's at-home kit helps you order clear replacement retainers from home.
Shop the retainer kitWhen replacement makes sense
If the retainer is gone, cracked, warped, or unhygienic, a replacement may be the practical next step. Mavira makes clear retainers from at-home impressions and includes a prepaid return mailer.
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Read more about replacement retainers online, lost retainer options, and clear retainer cost.
This guide is educational. Contact your orthodontist or dental professional if you have pain, major shifting, bite changes, dental concerns, or are unsure whether a retainer is appropriate.
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Shop custom retainersThis guide is for general educational purposes only and is not dental or medical advice. Clear retainers are designed to help maintain tooth position, not move teeth. Contact a qualified dentist or orthodontist for dental pain, major fit changes, recent dental work, or clinical concerns.