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Why is a Invisalign Refinement Needed if Teeth Fit Final Tray?

If technically the invisalign system works by slowly changing the shape of the tray so that the teeth may fit on each position and shape of the tray,...

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What is the New Material Used by Invisalign?

My orthodontist mentioned that my refinement trays would be made of a new material introduced a few weeks ago. What will be the difference in my new...

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Unsatisfied with Results, No Refinement Trays Offered by Doctor? (photo)

Paid £3,950 (~$6,300) for 12 trays Invisalign Lite in London. Feeling overcharged. I put ib the last tray in December. I am not happy with my upper...

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INVISALIGN - I am on my 21st aligner and I have 22 in total. How long will refinements take?

I started the invisalign program nearly a year ago and I'm just about on my last aligner. All my teeth are now completely straight except for my front...

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First Refiner Tray - How Many Days?

Greetings all, I just got my first set of refiners today. My ortho said the first tray was actually a passive aligner, so I only had to wear it for a...

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Does Refinements Give You a Better Result?

Im wondering do refinements correct your teeth to reach the same result your initial clincheck shows you if your teeth dont turn out the same result...

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What Happens if Your Teeth Still Need Some Corrections After the Last Set of Refinement Trays?

I am getting 5 refinement trays (5 is the maximum for refinements with invisalign LITE) I'm currently on my fourth of five and am concerned about the...

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Can I Have a Top Set of Refinement Aligners with an Unfinished Set of the Original Aligners on Bottom? I Don't Have a Picture.

On tray 11 & it completes top set. Skipped 1 top set per ortho.I had 22 for the bottom & am on #10. Need refinement trays Told to wear top...

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Replacing Invisalign Refinement Aligners Every 7 Days?

I've just started my Invisalign refinement and am on aligner 1 of 10. My ortho's assistant has instructed me to wear each aligner for 7 days. She...

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Refinement is Needed After Invisalign. Should I Get Traditional Braces or More Trays? (photo)

I just finished my last set of invisalign trays today. My orthodontist told me that I need a refinement and gave me two options: get traditional...

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