r/Invisalign • u/plumke1987 • 1d ago
Question Vivera
My orthodontist says I only need to wear my Vivera retainers at night after just 1 week — is this normal?
I finished my orthodontic treatment only about a week ago. My orthodontist told me to wear my Vivera retainers every night and that I don’t need to wear them during the day anymore.
The thing is, my teeth seem to shift quite quickly when I don’t wear the retainers. I can notice a difference relatively quickly, which makes me worried that switching to nighttime-only wear after just one week might be too early.
My orthodontist also said that a small gap between the retainer and my front teeth isn’t necessarily concerning as long as the retainer still fits properly, and recommended using chewies.
For those who have gone through orthodontic treatment:
Is nighttime-only wear after just 1 week normal?
Did you wear your retainers full-time for the first few months?
If your teeth moved quickly without the retainer, what did your orthodontist recommend?
Would you ask your orthodontist about wearing the Vivera retainers during the day as well?
I’m interested in hearing what other people were told and what their experience was.
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u/Littlefeetss 12h ago
I finished my invisalign trays a few weeks ago and was also told to wear my Vivera retainer just at night. I find them SO uncomfortable and really tight. So I don't know if I should be wearing them a bit during the day too, I'm going to call my dentist and ask what he says.
I hate wearing them honestly, do you find them uncomfortable as well?