CREDIT RIVER DENTAL CENTRE Because no two smiles are alike
CREDIT RIVER DENTAL CENTRE Because no two smiles are alike
All patients visiting our clinic are required to complete the Patient Screening Form before their visit.
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the finish line! Now, let’s make sure your new smile stays award-winning.
For the first 3 months, your retainers are your new BFFs — wear them day and night, only parting ways for eating and brushing.
At month 4, you’re promoted to nighttime-only wear. But heads up: nighttime wear isn’t just a short-term thing — it’s a forever kind of relationship. Skipping nights means your teeth could shift faster than you can say “Where’d my perfect smile go?”
Most retainers live about 18 months — if you’re gentle. But, over 85% of people (yes, most of us) unknowingly grind or clench their teeth, which can stretch out retainers prematurely. Early stretching is super common, especially with your first tray since it’s working overtime those first few months.
Pro tip: Not wearing your retainer daily (even once you “graduate” to nighttime-only) is another fast-track way to lose that flawless alignment.
Retainer #1 should only be used for one year because it was worn day and night for the first three months. The other retainers will last longer—up to 18 months—since they’re only worn at night.
Think of this like a “tire rotation” — but for your smile.
Every six months, pop in a fresh duplicate retainer.
If you’re running solo with only one set of retainers, you won’t realize your teeth have shifted until… well, until you notice it. And at that point, the shift is permanent without more orthodontic work (and we know you don’t want to go down that road again).
One set of retainers is good. Four sets? Now you’re playing chess, not checkers.
Vivera includes:
If you’re ready to upgrade your smile protection, call us to book your Vivera scan.
Already using your last Vivera set? Ping us before you’re down to nothing!
If your dental world has stayed steady (no major dental work) and you’ve been a retention rockstar, you likely won’t even need a new scan.
Bonus tip: bring your retainers with you to every dental cleaning visit. We’ll give them a professional polish-up so they stay fresh and fabulous!
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