Vivera Retainer Subscription Program

Since life happens, we encourage patients to save previous retainers so they always have at least one back-up set of retainers. If you have back-up retainers available, use those until your next subscription arrives. If you do not, it is important to get replacement retainers as soon as possible to prevent shifting. As a retainer subscriber, we can request replacement retainers for you at a significantly discounted price of $75/retainer while maintaining your subscription service. You have the option to reset your subscription from the replacement day, which would incur the standard set-up fee of $9.99. Alternatively, you can keep your original subscription timeline and maintain your original financial payments with no fee beyond the $75 replacement fee.

A new filling or crown may cause your current retainers to no longer fit. It is important to let your dentist know that you wear retainers; they may be able to apply the filling or crown to preserve the shape of the tooth so the retainer still fits. If the retainer no longer fits, you will need to come to our office for an updated scan and to reenroll in the Vivera® subscription program. This will incur the standard set-up fee of $9.99.

Yes! Vivera® retainers fit over bonded retainers. Some other names for bonded retainers are ‘permanent retainers’ or ‘glued-in retainers’.

We can provide guidance for you in this situation. Typically the Vivera retainers will still be effective with the bonded retainer removed. However, there is a chance we would rescan you after removing your bonded retainer and reenroll you in the Vivera® subscription program, incurring the standard set-up fee of $9.99.

No. We offer different style retainers for patients finishing early orthodontic treatment since they still have baby teeth and their bite and teeth are continuing to change with growth and development. Mixed dentition changes quickly, and the subscription is not ideal for these cases. If your child loses or breaks a retainer, please contact our office as soon as possible.

That’s up to you! Patients that grind their teeth at night wear through their retainers more quickly and will benefit from additional sets of retainers. Also, some patients really like a fresh set on a more frequent basis so it is easier to keep them clean. If you choose to get 2 sets, you will receive one set every 6 months.

Unfortunately, there is not a clear answer since there are multiple causes of jaw pain and people respond differently to retainers. Some patients experience relief with Vivera® retainers. Some experience no change and, though rare, clear retainers can make symptoms worse. These patients often require a nightguard as well as other types of treatment for jaw pain.

Please call the office and we will be happy to coach you through the process.