How long does an Invisalign retainer last?

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My daughter will take out her braces next week, her doctor told me that one pair of invisalign retainer cost $400, and if I order 4 pairs will be $800, but it will last for the life time. It's true? Thanks.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there,The four sets of retainers that you have ordered for your daughter will not last a lifetime.  Vivera retainers are created using high quality materials which ensure they will remain fit for use for many years. However, how well they are taken care of and how often they are worn will determine how long they'll last. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

The retainer program that Invisalign provides is called Vivera, they provide you with 4 sets of retainers that should last 2 years each.  8 years total. They certainly will not last a lifetime just so you know.  We charge 500 in Philadelphia but doctors can charge what they wantGood luck

Jennifer S. Stachel, DMD · Answer

Dear Ayiu,The four Invisalign retainers should last a long time but not a lifetime. Each set of Invisalign retainers usually last anywhere from 2 to 5 years. Usually, the single set of clear retainers that aren't made by Invisalign last 1-3 years. It depends on if she is wearing them at night only or wearing them all of the time for a period of time. I hope that this helps.Best,Dr. Jenn

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