Orthodontic Retention After Invisalign Brookfield
Keep Your Smile Where It Belongs
Successful Invisalign treatment requires some self-discipline on your part, so you can truly be proud of yourself when you reach the finish line! However, working your way through all of your aligners does not mean that you can completely relax. In order to maintain your results, you will need to wear retainers from our Brookfield dental team. These custom devices aid in orthodontic retention after Invisalign and can keep your smile right where it belongs.
Why Are Retainers Necessary After Invisalign Treatment?
Retainers are necessary after Invisalign for the simple reason that your teeth have not yet solidified into their new positions. Without a bit of pressure to keep them in place, they will start to drift back into their former places, effectively undoing all of your hard work with Invisalign. Retainers can provide the gentle force needed to maintain your results indefinitely.
How Orthodontic Retention Works
After you complete your Invisalign treatment, we will take a digital scan of your teeth so we can order Vivera retainers for you. These retainers look similar to Invisalign aligners, but their job is to keep your teeth in place rather than move them. They are also thicker and more durable than typical aligners.
At first, it is important that you wear your retainers nearly 24/7, only removing them for eating and oral hygiene. After about three months, you may wear them only at night. For optimal results, make nightly retainer use a permanent habit. If your retainers ever feel unusually uncomfortable or tight, it could mean that you are not using them enough.
Cost of Orthodontic Retention
An initial set of retainers is included with your Invisalign fee. Since your retainers will need to be replaced periodically, you will need to purchase additional ones at some point. Ask our team about pricing for additional aligners; we offer some attractive specials!
Are you ready to learn more about orthodontic retention or Vivera retainers? Get in touch with our team today!