It can be as short as 30 minutes but still, it can take a few hours. The length of time it takes to receive your retainers will vary depending on the type of retainer and the lab producing them. You should expect to receive your new plastic or metal retainer within 1-2 weeks post impressions, however, you may require a longer wait if you are ordering “invisible” retainers which are made of clear plastic.

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The lengthier wait times for invisible retainers are because of the extra time it will take to produce them as well as their tendency to be more fragile than metal or regular plastic retainers.

Retainers can be ordered through many different labs and this means that you should be able to find a lab close to your home that can get your retainers to you within a week or two, if not faster.

Children’s retainers are the exception to all of this and will require more time than adults. There is no set wait time for children’s retainers because the parent must be the one to care for them at night-time; therefore, they may need to wait until the child is home from a sleepover or vacation.

Specialty Retainer Lab Availability

One way that you can speed up your retainers for free is if you want plastic retainers, you should ask your dentist about specialty retainer lab. Most labs have them and they will be able to understand why it’s important for you to have your retainers as soon as possible. In conclusion, it’s important to remember that lab time varies significantly depending on your location, the presence of a specialty retainer lab nearby, and the type of retainer you are purchasing.

If you are not in any hurry to get your retainer back, it is beneficial for you to let the lab know this because it’ll help them allocate their resources more efficiently.

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