Have you recently completed Invisalign treatment? Then you’re likely enjoying your beautiful smile. Achieving perfect smiles often requires a long-term treatment plan, particularly when addressing the alignment of the front teeth. But did you know that maintaining this smile requires an extra step? This is where the Invisalign+ retainer comes in.
After any orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign+, your teeth naturally return to their original position. Many patients opt for permanent retainers to ensure that their teeth remain in position after orthodontic treatment. Not maintaining your newly straightened teeth can undo the progress you’ve worked hard to achieve. That’s why using a retainer is essential – it helps to keep your teeth in their new, corrected position.
Teeth can be tricky beasts to tame!
After removing your last aligner, your teeth would love nothing more than to move back into their original positions, just like a stretched rubber returning to its original, reversing months of hard work. This movement is especially likely in the first few months after you finish your Invisalign treatment.
Why?
During the teeth-moving phase, your jawbone becomes spongy, allowing your teeth to straighten. It takes some time for this bone to harden again and for your teeth to set securely in their new place. Teeth will also drift with age. Changes in the position of your teeth are a normal part of ageing.
This is why retainers must be worn following Invisalign treatment to keep your teeth in their final perfect position and stop them from moving over time.
Retainers are an important part of Invisalign+ treatment and perform various functions, including:
The Invisalign+ retainer is a custom-made removable retainer that fits your teeth perfectly, ensuring maximum comfort and effectiveness. Like the clear aligners used during treatment, the retainer is transparent and discreet, so you can wear it without feeling self-conscious.
Vivera Retainer is a brand of retainer the Invisalign company issues. They are snug and comfortable, cover the entire crown, and don't extend past the gums of teeth.
Similarly, the Zendura retainer is the Essix brand our clinic offers, which is equally comfortable! Our Invisalign+ packages include at least 1 set of retainers.
The critical difference between aligner and retainer is that while aligners are used to move your teeth, the retainer keeps them in place.
At the beginning of your post-treatment, you must wear your retainer full-time, typically around 20-22 hours a day, much like you did with the aligners. After a few months, you can wear it only at night, following your dentist’s instructions.
Wearing the invisalign+ retainer as prescribed is essential to avoid your teeth gradually shifting out of alignment, which could require further treatment.
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In some cases, Hawley retainers and Lingual may be recommended as an alternative. Both options are part of a broader approach to maintaining dental alignment, with Align Technology playing a significant role in modern orthodontics. This ensures that the results of the treatment are sustained, providing patients with lasting satisfaction and the desired alignment.
To keep your Invisalign+ retainer in good condition:,
Your Invisalign+ journey doesn’t end once the last aligner is removed. Using an Invisalign+ retainer is crucial to ensure your smile stays perfectly aligned for years to come. By following your dentist’s guidelines and wearing your retainer as instructed, you can preserve the results of your treatment and continue to enjoy a confident, radiant smile.
For more questions about retainers or Invisalign treatment, drop us a message here, and we will get back to you!
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