Orthodontics · Valleyfield and Vaudreuil-Dorion
Broken, loose or lost retainer in Valleyfield and Vaudreuil-Dorion: what to do?
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01In brief
My retainer is broken or lost: what should I do?
Get it seen in the next few days
A broken, loose or lost retainer is usually not a medical emergency, but you shouldn’t wait weeks: teeth can start to shift within a few days, especially soon after treatment has ended. Keep the pieces, don’t glue anything back yourself, and call the clinic to have it repaired or replaced. At Go Dentiste, in Valleyfield and Vaudreuil-Dorion, call 514-533-3368; appointments are given subject to availability.
- ClinicsGo Dentiste Valleyfield
785, boulevard Monseigneur-Langlois, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Go Dentiste Vaudreuil-Dorion
275, boulevard Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion - Phone514-533-3368
- HoursValleyfield: 7 days a week · Vaudreuil-Dorion: Monday to Friday
- EvaluationFrom age 7, no referral needed
- TreatmentBy our general dentists
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02What to know
What to do
The goal: protect the position of your teeth until your appointment.
- Keep the piecesBring the removable retainer or the loose wire: it can sometimes be rebonded or used as a model.
- Wear what still fitsIf a removable retainer is cracked but still fits, wear it at night in the meantime, unless it hurts or no longer snaps into place.
- Protect your cheek and tongueA wire that sticks out can be covered with orthodontic wax. Don’t cut it or pull on it.
- Call soonThe shorter the delay, the less time your teeth have to shift. Say how long the retainer has been broken or lost.
Call sooner if
- The wire bonded behind your teeth has come loose on several teeth
- A tooth seems to have already shifted
- A wire is poking and hurting your cheek or tongue
- Your treatment ended less than a year ago
- The removable retainer no longer snaps into place
Good to know: A wire that pokes or a loose bracket during ongoing treatment? See our guide on wires and brackets that poke for what to do until your appointment.
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03Options
Possible solutions
They depend on the type of retainer and the condition of your teeth.
- Rebonding the wireA retainer wire that has come loose on one or two teeth can often be rebonded, if the teeth haven’t shifted.
- Replacing the retainerA lost, broken or worn-out retainer is remade from a new impression. The cost is given to you beforehand.
- Realigning, if neededIf the teeth have shifted, a short treatment, often with aligners, may be offered before a new retainer.
04At our clinics
Repairing or replacing a retainer at our clinics
Our general dentists check the position of the teeth, rebond a wire when possible or take a new impression for a replacement retainer. Your original treatment may have been done elsewhere: bring whatever information you have.
The Valleyfield clinic is open 7 days a week, and the Vaudreuil-Dorion clinic Monday to Friday. Book online 24/7 or call 514-533-3368.
Directions to the Valleyfield clinic
Directions to the Vaudreuil-Dorion clinic
Opening hours
| Valleyfield | Vaudreuil-Dorion | |
|---|---|---|
| MondayMon | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| TuesdayTue | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| WednesdayWed | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| ThursdayThu | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| FridayFri | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| SaturdaySat | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Closed |
| SundaySun | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Closed |
05Related services
Services that may be offered to you
The plan depends on the exam: the dentist explains the options and their costs before starting.
06FAQ
Frequently asked questions: broken or lost retainer
How long can I wait before getting my retainer repaired?
As little as possible, ideally a few days. Teeth can start to shift quickly, especially in the year after treatment ends.
Can I glue my wire back myself?
No. Household glues aren’t made for the mouth and can fix the wire in the wrong place. Cover it with wax and call the clinic.
My treatment was done elsewhere: can you help?
Yes. Our general dentists can rebond or replace a retainer, even if the treatment was done at another clinic.
Do I have to wear my retainer for life?
Teeth tend to shift throughout life. Long-term wear, often only at night after a while, is the most reliable way to keep the result.
My removable retainer feels too tight: is that normal?
If you haven’t worn it for a while, it’s often a sign that your teeth have started to shift. Don’t force it: call the clinic.
07See also
Other orthodontic guides
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Content prepared by the Go Dentiste team (Dr Dominic Morel-Maynard, general dentist and owner). Last updated: October 11, 2026. General information for guidance only: only an in-clinic exam can establish a diagnosis and a treatment plan suited to your situation. At Go Dentiste, orthodontic services are offered by general dentists; cases that require it are referred to an orthodontist.