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Invisalign is a brand of custom, in-office clear aligners. The aligners fix misaligned teeth and a bad bite by gradually moving teeth into the right positions.
Clear aligners like Invisalign are popular alternatives to traditional metal braces. They are removable, easy to clean, and natural-looking.
To maintain results after treatment, Invisalign recommends wearing a Vivera™ retainer.
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Vivera™ retainers are Invisalign’s official retainer designed to keep the teeth in place post-treatment. They are made of the same high-quality, clear SmartTrack™ material as Invisalign aligners.
Vivera retainers are thicker than Invisalign because they are meant for long-term use. A single set can last up to several years if you care for them properly.
When Invisalign treatment is complete, you'll need to wear your Vivera retainers every night indefinitely or as your dentist recommends. Your teeth will shift back out of alignment if you don’t wear them as directed.
Vivera retainers are not your only option. You’ll want to consider their advantages and disadvantages to ensure they’re right for you.
The pros of choosing Vivera retainers include:
The cons of Vivera retainers include:
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Retainer costs vary depending on where you buy them. Vivera retainers range in price from $400 to $1,000.
However, this package contains four sets of top and bottom retainers (for a total of eight). You'll pay less per retainer than if you bought a single set from another manufacturer.
Speak to your orthodontist for other options. You may be able to buy them in single sets or add them to the cost of your treatment.
Follow these steps to order your Vivera retainers:
For the first few months after treatment, your Vivera retainers should only be taken out when you eat or brush your teeth. This keeps your teeth in place while new bone grows around the shifted teeth.
It takes your body 9 to 12 months to grow enough bone to keep your teeth stable without wearing a retainer. Your teeth will shift if you don’t wear them as required.
Your jawbone softens during Invisalign therapy. This allows the teeth to shift into their final positions.
For the first 3 to 6 months after you finish Invisalign, you’ll need to remember some important habits as new bone grows in:
At about 6 months, your dentist will evaluate your teeth to ensure they’re still in place. Your body may have built sufficient bone to stabilize your teeth during this period.
During this phase, you should:
During this stage, your dentist or orthodontist will determine if enough new bone has formed to stabilize your teeth.
Ideally, at this stage, you should wear your retainer every night for the rest of your life or as your doctor recommends.
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You must wear retainers for the rest of your life. You’ll need to take excellent care of them to avoid the need for frequent replacements.
Here are some ways to keep your retainers in good shape:
The recommended times for Vivera retainer replacements are:
In general, whenever your retainers appear cracked, damaged, or broken, it's time to replace them.
When you need new retainers, your orthodontist will have your file on hand and can place an order with Invisalign to make you a new set(s).
Vivera retainers are the official retainer of the Invisalign brand. Wearing them helps maintain the results after treatment.
You’ll need to wear your Vivera retainers all day for 6 to 12 months after treatment to keep your teeth from shifting back. Then, you can switch to wearing them at night indefinitely.
Vivera retainers range in price from $400 to $1,000 for four sets. They are custom-made to fit your teeth and can last several years with proper care.
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