Impressions for invisalign retainers?

Question

is it true that the impressions for the invisalign retainers (for after braces) take longer to mold :(? or is it just like getting a normal impression?

please help, i am soo anxious. i get my braces off wednesday, probably getting a clear retainer, & im EXTREMELY anxious & nervous for the impressions :( i have a horrible gag reflex, & im afraid i wont be able to make it thru them, especially if these have to be longer :(

Answer 1

It wasn't longer, I think it was quicker. But it depends how the ortho or nurse mix the impression material, sometimes it's thicker and sets quciker and sometimes it's thinner and set slower. If you ask I'm sure they'll make it thicker so it sets quicker.

I actually found the impressions for my retainers alot easier than the first lot of impressions for my braces. I really gagged a lot during those but for the retainers I was fine.