I was wondering when your done with the Invisalign treatment , I know you get a retainer and usually it is a clear retainer that looks exactly like invisalign. I heard that the metal Hawley retainers are best for when you are done with the treatment. Could I request that I want a metal retainer instead of a clear one?
Answer: Invisalign and Retainers The final Invisalign aligner can usually be used as the retainer when treatment is complete. There are factors where there are exceptions to the rule. If a patient initially presented with severe crowding or a gap between the upper front teeth, then I usually elect to have a fixed retainer bonded to the tongue-side of the teeth. After that, I have a clear, plastic, Invisalign-style retainer made to go over the fixed retainers and teeth. This way, should the fixed retainers "break", the patient always has a backup.
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Answer: Invisalign and Retainers The final Invisalign aligner can usually be used as the retainer when treatment is complete. There are factors where there are exceptions to the rule. If a patient initially presented with severe crowding or a gap between the upper front teeth, then I usually elect to have a fixed retainer bonded to the tongue-side of the teeth. After that, I have a clear, plastic, Invisalign-style retainer made to go over the fixed retainers and teeth. This way, should the fixed retainers "break", the patient always has a backup.
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Your dentist will decide which retainer is appropriate There are a number of different types of retainers available in orthodontics. The most commonly used retainer after invisalign treatment is the Vivera retainer, which is a clear, removable, plastic retainer similar to what the invisalign aligners look like (without the buttons/attachments on the teeth). Some patients will need to get permanent/fixed metal wire retainers that are put behind the teeth to help with retention, but will likely also need to have clear removable retainers as well. Your dentist will be the one to advise you which retainer is best for your particular case.
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Your dentist will decide which retainer is appropriate There are a number of different types of retainers available in orthodontics. The most commonly used retainer after invisalign treatment is the Vivera retainer, which is a clear, removable, plastic retainer similar to what the invisalign aligners look like (without the buttons/attachments on the teeth). Some patients will need to get permanent/fixed metal wire retainers that are put behind the teeth to help with retention, but will likely also need to have clear removable retainers as well. Your dentist will be the one to advise you which retainer is best for your particular case.
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