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Invisalign Tray 1 Lost on Day 2. Is It Ok to Advance to Tray 2?

I lost my top tray on Day 2 of the first set and my upper teeth are pretty straight to start with. The next tray fits ok with a little pressure on my...

15 doctor answers

Lost Invisalign Tray - Can I Advance Early?

I'm away at college and lost current tray after wearing one week. I don't have previous trays either. Called dr. on Wed. for advice and was...

4 doctor answers

If I Break a Pair of my Invisalign, Can I Move on to the Next Tray?

Today someone accidentally threw away my Invisalign which I've been wearing for about 3 and a half days, so I tried to clean them with hot water,...

5 doctor answers

My Dentist Asked Me to Skip a Tray. is There a Problem?

When the video came back, I saw that the whole treatment will have 17 trays(both upper & lower), my dentist extended it to 26 trays so i won't...

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Will my Teeth Ever Settle Despite Inadequate Invisalign Use?

In using Invisalign for over a year, I have become lazy, using my aligners usually only at night and at most half of a day. Will my teeth ever settle,...

1 doctor answer

Do I Need to Schedule an Emergency Visit with Orthodontist?

I'm being treated currently with invisalign. I'm 22 years old. I am on my last trays with my top and bottom teeth, and my appointment is in...

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My Dog Chewed Up my First Set of Invisalign Bottom Tray. I Have Been Wearing Them for a Week and 2 Days?

...is it okay to proceed to the next set of trays so soon?

3 doctor answers

Is There Long Term Damage Done when Skipping 5 Invisalign Trays?

I'm a 27 year old woman who has never had braces in the past. I'm currently doing the Invisalign treatment. I've completed trays 1-6 wearing each tray...

3 doctor answers

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...

2 doctor answers

I Was 6 Days in to my 1st Tray of Invisalign and I Lost Them. Is It Okay to Advance to Tray 2 in the Meantime?

I will order a replacement, but is it okay to go to tray 2?

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