How Do I Clean my Invisalign?

What is involved in cleaning Invisalign aligners? What do I need to do?  How long does the invisalign cleaning process take?

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How Do Invisalign Aligners Work?

On the invisalign web site they talk about Invisalign aligners custom-made for your teeth. How do these invisalign retainers work? 

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How Long Does It Take to Get Your Aligners?

I went to my dentist several weeks ago and got my imprints and pics of my teeth for my Invisalign. I was wondering how long it will take for my...

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Invisalign Aligners for Both Top and Bottom Teeth?

Is it common to just get invisalign on the top teeth or do you have to get them on both top and bottom?

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Is There a Structure to Taking out Invisalign Aligners?

Does anyone have any tips for taking off the aligners for invisalign? I spend about 20 minutes each time I need to take them off. The aligners do...

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Why Did my Invisalign Crack?

I'm using Invisalign teen, and one of my aligners is starting to crack near the gum line, between two teeth. It also has colored spots/wear indicators...

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Aligner Irritation Inside of Mouth

I started using the aligners 48 hours ago.  The inside of my mouth seems quite irritated, especially the inside of my cheeks.  Will this...

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Invisalign Work if Frequently Forget to Wear Aligners?

Over the past year with invisalign I've become lazy, wearing it at the least at night at the most half of the day. Will my teeth ever set, and can I...

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Switching Invisalign Trays Every 10-11 Days Instead of 14?

It seems like I have very little soreness after putting in my new Invisalign aligners. I feel the pressure the first couple days, but after that, the...

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How Long Does It Take the Invisalign Aligners to Arrive?

I am on week number 7 and there's no sign of them and haven't heard anything from my dentist. Curious why that is, the day the layout of how my teeth...

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How Long Do You Have to Wait Until the Invisalign Aligners Arrive?

Been waiting for 5 weeks and I just want to know how long others that recently received aligners waited.

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Aligners Removed for 12+ Hours - Can I Resume Normal Usage?

I have been sick with a virus and had to keep my aligners out for 12-16 hours. I am wondering if I can resume wearing the aligners the same as before...

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Are "Buttons" Necessary for Invsalign Treatment?

I just began invisalign treatment. With the first set of aligners, all of the "buttons" popped off the first day, yet my teeth still moved...

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If Invisalign Chewies Are Not Used Everyday, Will Alignment Be Dramatically Delayed?

Why isn't just pushing my Invisalign in with my fingers good enough?

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Do Invisalign Trays Stain?

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What's the Average Number of Trays Needed for Invisalign Refinement?

About how long does it take to reach the ideal alignment?

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Why Do I Still Have Space Between my Teeth?

I was told i was going to wear invisalign for 8 months, im done with my top but i still have space between my 4 front teeth and now im three aligners...

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Invisalign Teen Aligners for Adults?

I am 30 years old and I have Invisalign teen aligners. Is this normal?

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Teeth Bands Versus Invisalign for Gap Between Front Teeth?

Why would invisalign be a better option for straightening a gap between two front teeth over teeth bands? (http://www.teethgap.com/) Is it important...

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How Do the Fragile Aligners Work?

How do they shape your teeth? I went in and had an appointment but for some reason I don't think the aligners would be strong enough to move my teeth....

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OK to Reuse Invisalign Trays Because of Drift After Initial Treatment Over?

Mostly due to laziness and failing to wear my retainers, my bottom teeth have shifted. Not as bad as they were when I began treatment, but enough that...

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Lost a Tray, 4 Days Away - One Time Only Putting in Next Tray 4 Days Early

I fear I may have accidentally thrown away a tray, I am 4 days away from changing trays. I have never tried to speed up treatment but in this case I...

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My Dog Chews my Tray 4, Can I Put in my Next Tray?

My dog chewed my tray 4 (out of 12) today. I have worn it for exactly 7 days and only removed it for about 2hrs a day total to eat. My dentist is on...

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Could Invisalign Aligners Take Any Longer Than Five Weeks?

I'm on week 7 and still don't have any Invisalign aligners. My dentist called me 7 weeks ago to tell me that they got the computer simulation....

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Does Having Invisalign Work Done Increase my Risk of Developing TMJ?

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Dentist and Assistant Gave Different Time Periods for Aligners in Refinement Phase

I have started on invisalign on Aug. 1, 2010. I am an adult. It is now April 30th and I am in the refinement phase. My dentist and his assistant keep...

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Normal To Advise Weekly Aligner Changes?

I am on aligner 23 out of 38. My dentist has advised me to switch the aligners every week. This is incredibly painful for me so I do it every 10 days....

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Invisalign Treatment Nearly Done but Bite is off

I've finished aligning my upper teeth and i just have new aligners for my bottom teeth now. however, when i take my aligners off and bite down i...

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Took Impressions and I Need a Filling. Will This Affect the Aligners' Fit?

Hi, I haven't got my first aligner yet, but they've taken my impressions and have sent them off. I have bad filing that I'd like to get...

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Timeline to Get Aligners After Moldings Are Taken?

I had my molds taken at the end of Feb (Feb.23) and was told my Aligners wouldn't be ready until June, I am working with a top Invisalign Provider...

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I've Lost Aligner 11? What Shall I Do?

Hi, Please can you help me? I am half way through (1 x week) into aligner 11 when the cleaners at work accidentally through it out. My dentist has...

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