{"id":22170,"date":"2026-05-19T18:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T16:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eztain.com\/blog\/all\/broken-braces-do-you-have-to-pay-again\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T10:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T08:54:12","slug":"broken-braces-do-you-have-to-pay-again","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/eztain.com\/en\/blog\/braces\/broken-braces-do-you-have-to-pay-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Broken braces: do you have to pay again?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-tldr-\"><strong>TLDR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A broken appliance or retainer wire is no longer necessarily a reason to panic. To get straight to the point, immediately cover the sharp part with orthodontic wax, rinse with warm salt water, then contact your treating orthodontist; emergencies are usually included in your treatment\u2019s six-month package. Outside office hours, the dental on-call service ensures continuity of care. During the active phase, the repair is almost always free; after removal, it all depends on how much time has passed and whether a new estimate is required. Finally, be aware that most relapses occur when the retainer wire gives way; choosing a high-strength retention solution from the outset, such as the PEEK solution offered by eZtain, reduces this risk to under 1%.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-introduction-\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A loaf that is a bit too crusty, a ball mishandled at practice, and \u201ccrack\u201d: a loose bracket, a poking wire, and tears in the corner of the eye of a worried teenager. The first question that comes up as a parent is: <em>will I have to pay for everything again?<\/em> This guide, written by a specialist orthodontist, walks you step by step through what to do: manage the emergency, understand what is covered during the six-month treatment period, know when an estimate is required after removal, and, above all, how to prevent the breakage from happening again. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gutentoc tocactive nostyle\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title-wrap\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/div><div id=\"open\" class=\"text_open\">Show<\/div><\/div><div id=\"toclist\"><div class=\"gutentoc-toc__list-wrap\"><ul class=\"gutentoc-toc__list\"><li><a href=\"#-que-faire-si-mon-appareil-dentaire-est-cass%C3%A9--\"><strong>What should I do if my braces are broken?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-est-ce-qu%E2%80%99un-appareil-dentaire-est-garanti--\"><strong>Are braces covered by a warranty?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-comment-se-faire-rembourser-un-appareil-dentaire-cass%C3%A9--\"><strong>How can I get reimbursed for broken braces?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-comment-est-r%C3%A9par%C3%A9-un-appareil-dentaire-cass%C3%A9--\"><strong>How are broken braces repaired?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-pourquoi-mon-appareil-se-casse-t-il-tout-le-temps--\"><strong>Why do my braces keep breaking?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-%C3%A0-quelle-fr%C3%A9quence-les-appareils-dentaires-se-cassent-ils--\"><strong>How often do braces break?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-quels-risques-de-casse-en-post-contention--\"><strong>What is the risk of breakage after retention?<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#-conclusion-que-faire-en-cas-de-casse-de-votre-appareil-dentaire-\"><strong>Conclusion: what to do if your braces break<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-que-faire-si-mon-appareil-dentaire-est-cass&#xE9;--\"><strong>What should I do if my braces are broken?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your braces are broken, immediately cover the wire or bracket with wax, rinse, then call your treating orthodontist right away; most practices have a daily emergency slot.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-inspecter-et-prot&#xE9;ger&#xA0;-\"><strong>Inspect and protect <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by reassuring yourself: discomfort is generally limited and the situation is resolved quickly. Then, examine the area in the light: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-saignement-ou-douleur-vive---rincez-doucement-&#xE0;-l&#x2019;eau-ti&#xE8;de-sal&#xE9;e-\"><strong>Bleeding or sharp pain?<\/strong> Gently rinse with warm salt water.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-le-fil-de-l&#x2019;appareil-pique-la-joue---repliez-l&#x2019;extr&#xE9;mit&#xE9;-avec-un-doigt-propre-ou-la-gomme-neuve-d&#x2019;un-crayon-puis-recouvrez-la-de-cire-orthodontique-\"><strong>Is the wire poking your cheek?<\/strong> Fold the end back with a clean finger or the new eraser of a pencil, then cover it with orthodontic wax.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-arc-franchement-saillant---si-vous-n&#x2019;avez-plus-de-cire-coupez-le-bout-qui-d&#xE9;passe-avec-un-coupe-ongles-d&#xE9;sinfect&#xE9;-&#xE0;-ras-de-la-derni&#xE8;re-bague\"><strong>Is the archwire clearly protruding?<\/strong> If you no longer have wax, cut off the protruding end with a disinfected nail clipper, flush with the last bracket.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These actions will not damage your treatment; however, they prevent any injury before your emergency appointment with your practitioner.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-contacter-imm&#xE9;diatement-le-cabinet-traitant-\"><strong>Contact your treating practice immediately<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call the orthodontic practice that is treating you within the hour. Practices set aside daily slots for emergency repairs. State where the break is, your level of pain, and whether you have already applied wax. The office will often see you the same day, with no extra charge, as emergencies are included in the six-month follow-up.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-quand-consulter-la-garde-dentaire-\"><strong>When to consult the dental on-call service<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your practice closed? The answering machine should provide the number of the on-call practitioner published by the departmental council of the Dental Council. This colleague will then charge a simple <strong>consultation (CS)<\/strong>, reimbursed at 70% by the French Health Insurance; your supplementary insurance generally covers the balance.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use hospital dental services only for unbearable pain or deep wounds.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In more than 80% of cases, a minor repair (rebonding, trimming the archwire) is resolved in under ten minutes in the chair and at no extra cost when you are still within your ODF six-month period.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-&#xE0;-retenir-&#x2013;-les-semestres-odf-\"><strong>Key point \u2013 ODF six-month periods<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <em>ODF six-month period<\/em> covers 6 months of the <strong>active phase<\/strong>: all visits, adjustments, and minor repairs are included. As soon as the appliance is removed, the six-month periods end; you move to the retention phase, where any repair falls either under a \u201cafter-sales service\u201d gesture or a new estimate.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-est-ce-qu&#x2019;un-appareil-dentaire-est-garanti--\"><strong>Are braces covered by a warranty?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In French orthodontics, repairing an occasional break is almost always included in the <strong>ODF six-month package<\/strong> as long as you remain under your practitioner\u2019s care; beyond that, it depends on how much time has passed since the end of treatment and whether a new estimate is required.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-durant-le-traitement-comprendre-la-logique-des-semestres-odf-\"><strong>During treatment: understanding the logic of ODF six-month periods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each orthodontic six-month period declared via the S3150 prior-approval form covers all routine procedures: check-ups, archwire changes, minor repairs. A debonded bracket or a bent archwire is therefore rebonded or replaced <strong>at no<\/strong> additional cost, as the practitioner includes it in their obligation of results. The only exception is if emergencies become repetitive due to the patient\u2019s behaviour. The practice may then charge a small materials contribution, around \u20ac10 to \u20ac15 for the wire or adhesive.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-phase-de-contention--la-1&#x2B3;&#x1D49;-ann&#xE9;e-et-apr&#xE8;s-\"><strong>Retention phase: the 1st year and beyond<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the active appliance is removed, the ODF six-month period ends, but most practices consider the first year of retention as \u201cafter-sales service\u201d. As a result:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-toute-casse-du-fil-de-contention-durant-cette-p&#xE9;riode-de-12-mois--recollage-ou-remplacement-souvent-offert-\"><strong>Any breakage of the retainer wire during this 12-month period<\/strong>: rebonding or replacement is often offered.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-apr&#xE8;s-12-mois---le-praticien-peut-proposer-un-devis-200-&#x20AC;&#x2013;300-&#x20AC;-pour-changer-la-barre--si-vous-avez-moins-de-16-ans-une-extension-odf-limit&#xE9;e-est-parfois-possible-sinon-seul-le-contrat-mutuelle-intervient\"><strong>After 12 months<\/strong>: the practitioner may propose an estimate (\u20ac200\u2013\u20ac300) to change the bar; if you are under 16, a limited ODF extension is sometimes possible, otherwise only your supplementary insurance applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-responsabilit&#xE9;-praticien-vs-laboratoire-en-cas-de-casse-de-votre-appareil-\"><strong>Practitioner vs laboratory responsibility if your appliance breaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your orthodontist is your sole point of contact for any issue related to your appliance breaking. They are then free to pursue the laboratory that welded or printed the part. However, three situations fall outside this framework and may lead you to pay all or part of your braces again.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have detailed them for you below: <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Excluded situation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why it is no longer covered<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What can the patient do?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sports impact without a mouthguard<\/td><td>external trauma<\/td><td>request a reduced \u201caccident rate\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harmful habits (pens, nails)<\/td><td>abnormal repeated stress<\/td><td>retraining &amp; possible materials charge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unreported nocturnal bruxism<\/td><td>forces &gt; 100 N not anticipated<\/td><td>fit a night guard and provide an estimate if breakage occurs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip to remember: <\/strong>By law, the orthodontic estimate must detail the procedure (TO\/ODF codes), materials, fees, and the reimbursement basis. However, the phrase \u201cfollow-up and minor repairs included\u201d remains optional. If your practitioner adds it, they commit in writing not to charge anything for rebonding a bracket or trimming an archwire during the six-month period\u2014a simple guarantee to avoid any unpleasant surprises.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-comment-se-faire-rembourser-un-appareil-dentaire-cass&#xE9;--\"><strong>How can I get reimbursed for broken braces?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the repair is billed (different practitioner, end of treatment, new retention), only the <strong>consultation<\/strong> is reimbursed by the French Health Insurance; your supplementary insurance covers the rest according to your contract, and no reimbursement is possible for a new treatment started after age 16.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-en-cas-de-consultation-chez-un-autre-praticien-\"><strong>In the event of a consultation with another practitioner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The on-call practitioner intervenes <strong>immediately<\/strong> to make the mouth safe: they cut or fold back the archwire that is causing injury, apply wax or, if necessary, temporarily remove the debonded bracket. This comfort measure is enough to eliminate pain and protect the mucosa until your treating orthodontist takes over. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, <strong>the practice will call you back within the first half-day<\/strong> of business hours, often on Monday morning after a weekend emergency, to place a new archwire or rebond the bar.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is entirely normal that the on-call doctor does not immediately place new brackets.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-nouveau-devis-apr&#xE8;s-casse-majeure--accords-mutuelle-et-limite-d&#x2019;&#xE2;ge&#xA0;-\"><strong>New estimate after major breakage: supplementary insurance approvals and age limit <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The scenario below concerns major breakages only: several brackets lost, a broken retainer wire with the start of tooth movement, need for realignment. A simple one-off repair does not require a new estimate. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-moins-de-16-ans---si-un-r&#xE9;alignement-ou-une-nouvelle-contention-compl&#xE8;te-devient-n&#xE9;cessaire-l&#x2019;orthodontiste-r&#xE9;dige-un-devis-odf-apr&#xE8;s-validation-m&#xE9;dicale-la-s&#xE9;curit&#xE9;-sociale-peut-encore-accorder-un-semestre-suppl&#xE9;mentaire--\"><strong>Under 16<\/strong>: if realignment or a new full retention becomes necessary, the orthodontist prepares an ODF estimate. After medical validation, Social Security may still grant an additional six-month period. <br\/><br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-16-ans-r&#xE9;volus---tout-nouveau-traitement-est-hors-nomenclature-transmettez-le-devis-&#xE0;-votre-compl&#xE9;mentaire--certains-contrats-pr&#xE9;voient-un-forfait-&#xAB;-orthodontie-adulte-&#xBB;-ou-&#xAB;-soins-hors-nomenclature-&#xBB;-de-100-&#x20AC;-&#xE0;-300-&#x20AC;\"><strong>Age 16 and over<\/strong>: any new treatment is outside the official schedule. Send the estimate to your supplementary insurer; some plans provide an \u201cadult orthodontics\u201d or \u201cout-of-schedule care\u201d allowance of \u20ac100 to \u20ac300. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-mise-en-place-dun-dossier--quand-et-comment-l&#x2019;envoyer-\"><strong>Putting together a file: when and how to send it<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When do you need to prepare a file?<\/strong><strong><br\/><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>You will only need it if the repair was billed: consultation with an on-call practitioner, full replacement of a retainer wire outside warranty, or a new ODF six-month period. A simple archwire trim included in your follow-up requires no submission. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the procedure to put your file together without any extra headache: <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Paid invoice<br\/><\/strong>Always ask for a clear receipt stating \u201cretention repair\u201d or \u201corthodontic emergency consultation\u201d. Without this wording, the supplementary insurer may reclassify the procedure as \u201ccare not covered by the contract\u201d. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Clinical report<br\/><\/strong>Two or three lines from the practitioner explaining why the intervention was necessary. This document justifies the expense to the supplementary insurer and speeds up payment. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Accident proof<br\/><\/strong>Only if the breakage results from a sports impact or a fall. A statement from the club or a medical certificate activates the \u201caccidental damage\u201d cover included in some plans. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Copy of the initial orthodontic estimate<br\/><\/strong>It proves that you were indeed in treatment or in retention follow-up. The supplementary insurer relies on this document to avoid any dispute over coverage. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submission and timeframe<br\/><\/strong>Scan these four documents, upload them to your Ameli account, then send them to your supplementary insurer within eight days. The Social Security portion generally arrives in under three weeks; the supplementary payment follows a few days later. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-comment-est-r&#xE9;par&#xE9;-un-appareil-dentaire-cass&#xE9;--\"><strong>How are broken braces repaired?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With your treating orthodontist, the minor repair is included in the ODF six-month period; with an on-call practitioner, only the \u20ac23 consultation is billed to relieve discomfort, and the definitive repair is then done free of charge by your practice from the next business day if the six-month period is still ongoing.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-bague-d&#xE9;coll&#xE9;e-ou-arc-tordu--le-d&#xE9;pannage-express-\"><strong>Debonded bracket or bent archwire: the quick fix<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, the breakage is simply a debonded bracket or a slightly bent archwire. At the practice, your orthodontist proceeds as follows. <\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-il-nettoie--la-surface-d&#x2019;&#xE9;mail-et-la-bague-avec-une-micro-brosse-impr&#xE9;gn&#xE9;e-d&#x2019;alcool\"><strong>They clean<\/strong> the enamel surface and the bracket with an alcohol-soaked microbrush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-il-recolle--ensuite-la-pi&#xE8;ce-&#xE0;-la-r&#xE9;sine-composite-apr&#xE8;s-un-court-mordan&#xE7;age-15-s\"><strong>They then rebond<\/strong> the part with composite resin after a short etch (15 s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-enfin-il-r&#xE9;ins&#xE8;re--un-arc-droit-ou-remplace-le-segment-d&#xE9;form&#xE9;\"><strong>Finally, they reinsert<\/strong> a straight archwire or replace the deformed segment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ten minutes in the chair are enough, and as long as your ODF six-month period is ongoing, this procedure is included in the package; you will not be charged any additional fees. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-fil-de-contention-&#xE0;-recoller-ou-&#xE0;-remplacer-\"><strong>Retainer wire to rebond or replace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the stabilisation phase, a retainer wire that has simply come loose is re-etched and rebonded with a flowable resin. If it is broken or too twisted, there are two possible scenarios: <br\/><br\/>If the breakage or debonding occurs within twelve months of removal, the procedure is offered.<br\/><br\/>Beyond that, it becomes a full replacement, estimated at around \u20ac200\u2014an act not reimbursed by Social Security for a patient over sixteen. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-quand-est-ce-qu&#x2019;un-nouveau-traitement-dentaire-devient-n&#xE9;cessaire-&#xA0;-\"><strong>When does a new dental treatment become necessary? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If several brackets have failed or the retention has been broken and neglected, the teeth may already be moving. Beyond two or three weeks, the orthodontist may sometimes propose a mini realignment treatment (aligner or light archwire) billed as an <strong>additional six-month period<\/strong>. <br\/><br\/>Repairing it on the spot therefore preserves the alignment achieved and avoids the cost and duration of a new treatment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-pourquoi-mon-appareil-se-casse-t-il-tout-le-temps--\"><strong>Why do my braces keep breaking?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The reasons for frequent breakage of your appliance are<\/strong> metal fatigue, poorly adjusted tooth contacts, or patient habits; correcting these factors is often enough to stop the vicious cycle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let us review all the causes that can lead to recurrent breakage of your appliance: <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-les-causes-techniques-\"><strong>Technical causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With repeated cycles of heat, cold, and chewing, the archwire expands and then contracts; these micro-movements create invisible cracks that eventually cause the wire to fail. The problem worsens when a lower tooth hits the bar with every closure, or when nocturnal bruxism imposes lateral pressures far greater than during the day.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-les-causes-li&#xE9;es-au-patient-\"><strong>Patient-related causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Insufficient hygiene makes saliva more acidic: the adhesive weakens, and the bar can come loose, while hard foods twist and shear the metal. Add to this sports impacts without a mouthguard, or simply chewing on pens and nails\u2014so many microtraumas that pave the way for cracking.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-les-strat&#xE9;gies-de-pr&#xE9;vention-\"><strong>Prevention strategies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trio of actions halves the risk of another breakage:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-hygi&#xE8;ne-m&#xE9;ticuleuse---brossage-deux-fois-par-jour-brossettes-interdentaires-contr&#xF4;le-professionnel-tous-les-trois-mois-\"><strong>Meticulous hygiene<\/strong>: brush twice a day, use interdental brushes, and have a professional check-up every three months.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-alimentation-adapt&#xE9;e---couper-les-aliments-en-petits-morceaux-bannir-gla&#xE7;ons-caramels-et-cro&#xFB;tes-tr&#xE8;s-dures-\"><strong>Adapted diet<\/strong>: cut food into small pieces; avoid ice cubes, caramels, and very hard crusts.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"&#x2022;&#xA0;protection-cibl&#xE9;e&#xA0;-prot&#xE8;ge-dents-thermoform&#xE9;-pour-le-sport-et-goutti&#xE8;re-nocturne-en-cas-de-bruxisme-sont-tr&#xE8;s-efficaces-contre-les-risques-li&#xE9;s-aux-habitudes-des-patients\">\u2022 Targeted protection: a thermoformed mouthguard for sport and a night guard in cases of bruxism are highly effective against risks linked to patient habits.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adopting these measures avoids the recurring \u201cbreak\u2013repair\u2013bill\u201d scenario and preserves the planned duration of treatment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-&#xE0;-quelle-fr&#xE9;quence-les-appareils-dentaires-se-cassent-ils--\"><strong>How often do braces break?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In French practices, orthodontists observe that a fixed appliance rarely suffers more than one isolated breakage per year<\/strong>; the risks remain low if hygiene and dietary instructions are followed.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-arcs-actifs--comparaison-des-mat&#xE9;riaux-\"><strong>Active archwires: material comparison<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Material (movement phase)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Breakage tendency\u00b9<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main advantage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main limitation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Super-elastic Ni-Ti<\/td><td>more frequent<\/td><td>Flexibility, shape memory<\/td><td>Sensitive to micro-cracks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TMA (titanium-molybdenum)<\/td><td>intermediate<\/td><td>Good balance of rigidity\/elasticity<\/td><td>Higher lab cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stainless Steel<\/td><td>lowest<\/td><td>Robustness, low friction<\/td><td>Less comfortable at the start of treatment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"--contentions--comparaison-des-fils-de-stabilisation-\"><strong> Retainers: stabilisation wire comparison<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Material (post-treatment phase)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Breakage tendency\u00b9<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key strength<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Limitation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bonded Ni-Ti<\/td><td>high<\/td><td>Flexibility<\/td><td>Rapid fatigue with bruxism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Braided steel<\/td><td>medium<\/td><td>Adaptability<\/td><td>May fray over the long term<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single-strand steel<\/td><td>low<\/td><td>Very robust<\/td><td>More visible and more rigid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TMA stabilisation<\/td><td>very low<\/td><td>Lightweight, biocompatible<\/td><td>Additional cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Steel Wire<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&lt; 1% observed\u00b2<\/strong><\/td><td>High strength + comfort<\/td><td>Higher initial cost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00b9 \u201cHigh \/ medium \/ low\u201d reflects feedback from several French practices; no national quantified registry exists to date.<br\/>\u00b2 eZtain internal data, 120 patients followed over 24 months.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-pourquoi-la-donn&#xE9;e-chiffr&#xE9;e-reste-limit&#xE9;e-\"><strong>Why the quantified data remain limited<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In France, minor incidents (rebonding, archwire torsion) are neither assigned a specific CCAM code nor systematically recorded. The trends above therefore rely on internal audits and professional literature, but they are sufficient to guide material choice on a case-by-case basis. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-quels-risques-de-casse-en-post-contention--\"><strong>What is the risk of breakage after retention?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A conventional retainer wire has about a 10% chance of breaking over a 10-year period. A broken retainer wire exposes your teeth to shifting again; choosing a high-strength material and maintaining good hygiene reduces this risk to almost zero. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-fatigue-du-fil-et-r&#xE9;cidive-\"><strong>Wire fatigue and relapse<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After removal, the bonded wire absorbs the micro-forces of chewing: thermal cycles, bruxism, and hard foods can create fine cracks. If it fails, even partially, the alignment achieved can begin to deteriorate within a few weeks. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"--la-piste-haute-r&#xE9;sistance-peek-\"><strong> The high-strength PEEK option<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike conventional metal wires, the high-performance PEEK bar from <strong>eZtain<\/strong> combines:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-module-d&#x2019;&#xE9;lasticit&#xE9;-contr&#xF4;l&#xE9;---absorbe-les-micro-chocs-sans-se-d&#xE9;former\"><strong>Controlled elastic modulus<\/strong>: absorbs micro-impacts without deforming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-surface-lisse-non-m&#xE9;tallique---moins-de-plaque-donc-moins-de-corrosion-de-colle\"><strong>Smooth, non-metallic surface<\/strong>: less plaque, therefore less adhesive corrosion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-taux-de-casse-observ&#xE9;-lt-1---sur-6-ans-suivi-interne\"><strong>Observed breakage rate &lt; 1%<\/strong> over 6 years (internal follow-up).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practical result: no more unexpected repair appointments, less worry with every crust of bread, and a truly stress-free stabilisation phase.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"-conclusion-que-faire-en-cas-de-casse-de-votre-appareil-dentaire-\"><strong>Conclusion: what to do if your braces break<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A breakage incident no longer necessarily means panic or extra cost:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"-prot&#xE9;gez-imm&#xE9;diatement--la-muqueuse-cire-pansement-et-appelez-votre-orthodontiste-traitant--dans-le-semestre-odf-la-r&#xE9;paration-est-incluse-\"><strong>Protect<\/strong> the mucosa immediately (wax, dressing) and call your treating orthodontist; during the ODF six-month period, the repair is included.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-v&#xE9;rifiez-la-couverture---apr&#xE8;s-la-d&#xE9;pose-la-premi&#xE8;re-ann&#xE9;e-reste-souvent-prise-en-charge-puis-un-devis-devient-n&#xE9;cessaire-\"><strong>Check coverage<\/strong>: after removal, the first year is often still covered, then an estimate becomes necessary.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-g&#xE9;rez-la-facture---hors-praticien-traitant-seule-la-consultation-est-rembours&#xE9;e--au-del&#xE0;-de-16-ans-la-s&#xE9;cu-n&#x2019;intervient-plus-seule-la-mutuelle-peut-compl&#xE9;ter-\"><strong>Manage the bill<\/strong>: outside your treating practitioner, only the consultation is reimbursed; after age 16, Social Security no longer contributes\u2014only your supplementary insurance may top up.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-pr&#xE9;voyez-la-pr&#xE9;vention---hygi&#xE8;ne-stricte-alimentation-adoucie-prot&#xE8;ge-dents-au-sport-et-goutti&#xE8;re-nocturne-en-cas-de-bruxisme-\"><strong>Plan prevention<\/strong>: strict hygiene, softer diet, a mouthguard for sport, and a night guard in cases of bruxism.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"-s&#xE9;curisez-la-phase-post-traitement---opter-d&#xE8;s-l&#x2019;origine-pour-une-contention-peek-eztain-quasi-incassable-c&#x2019;est-&#xE9;viter-les-d&#xE9;pannages-et-prot&#xE9;ger-durablement-votre-sourire\"><strong>Secure the post-treatment phase<\/strong>: choosing an eZtain PEEK retainer from the outset\u2014virtually unbreakable\u2014means avoiding emergency fixes and protecting your smile for the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/eztain.com\/blog\/appareil-dentaire-casse\/#checklist\",\n  \"name\": \"Checklist finale en cas d\u2019appareil dentaire cass\u00e9\",\n  \"description\": \"Les actions essentielles \u00e0 suivre en cas d\u2019appareil dentaire cass\u00e9 : protection imm\u00e9diate, v\u00e9rification de la couverture, gestion de la facture, pr\u00e9vention et contention PEEK.\",\n  \"itemListOrder\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/ItemListOrderAscending\",\n  \"numberOfItems\": 5,\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 1,\n      \"name\": \"Prot\u00e9gez imm\u00e9diatement la muqueuse\",\n      \"description\": \"Utilisez de la cire orthodontique ou un pansement provisoire, puis appelez votre orthodontiste traitant. 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With several years of practice in private clinics, he has supported hundreds of patients in their orthodontic treatment, with a constant commitment to long-term stability and comfort. Faced with the limitations of classic retention methods, he decided in 2022 to found <strong>eZtain Lab<\/strong>: a project born from a simple but recurring clinical observation\u2014too many relapses due to poorly adapted or too fragile wires. In collaboration with INSA, he developed a new generation of custom-made PEEK retainer wires that are comfortable and durable. 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