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got my braces off in November 2016. I spent a total of years in braces (switched orthodontists because of insurance) and i have vivera. I noticed they felt looser. So i put in my original essix retainer, and it was extremely tight. I love my vivera, but am also looking for other opinions as well! Di...

I got my braces off in November 2016. I spent a total of years in braces (switched orthodontists because of insurance) and i have vivera. I noticed they felt looser. So i put in my original essix retainer, and it was extremely tight. I love my vivera, but am also looking for other opinions as well! ...

[quote="djspeece"]I've been wearing Vivera retainers for about 9 months now, and love them. I started off with an Essex as a temporary, was not that impressed with the durability (and I don't grind). The only small issue is that they can be a challenge to remove , as they are snug. When I ...

Hello all, I am fairly new to this forum, but have followed it for quite some time now! Alright, down to the basics. I was in braces for the second time around (dog chewed retainer) and recently got them off. I was give the standard Essix retainer from my ortho and it worked very well. Unfortunately...

Hello all, I am fairly new to this forum, but have followed it for quite some time now! Alright, down to the basics. I was in braces for the second time around (dog chewed retainer) and recently got them off. I was give the standard Essix retainer from my ortho and it worked very well. Unfortunately...

Hello all! I am fairly new to this forum, but have followed it for quite some time now! Alright, down to the basics. I was in braces for the second time around (dog chewed retainer) and recently got them off. I was give the standard Essix retainer from my ortho and it worked very well. Unfortunately...

location: Massachusetts
Cost: $5500 (including the vivera subscription I got after essix broke)
Time: I was quoted 18 Months and spent 20 months in braces
Type: All metal!