2nd Tray on Top Isn't Fitting Right. What To Do?

So I have had my first set of trays in for 2weeks,last night i put in my 2nd set they fit perfect on the bottom,and the top but on the right side at the top my very last tooth it is not gripping to the tray. Can someone tell me what this means?

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If Invisalign trays don't fit, ask your doctor

There are a number of reasons why the tray may not be seated. Try placing the tray on the offending tooth first, and then rotate it around to go over all the other tooth. If you can get it at least part way on, I'd give a few days to see if it works it's way on. If not, call your doctor. There are also some little chewy things you can get to help see difficult trays. But as another doctor said, it may need some adjustment by your doctor.

Fully seating the Invisalign tray

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Invisalign Problems

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Tray doesnt seat

YOU NEED TO LET YOUR DR SEE THE TRAYS. WIGHT BE A SIMPLE ISSUE OR YOU MIGHT HAVE NOT GOTTEN ENOUGH MOVEMENT WITH TRAY ONE. YOUR DR ID THE ONLY ONE TO REALLY HELP YOU NOT THE INTERNET

2nd invisalign tray not fitting well

It is very rare for a 2nd invisalign tray not to fit. It may be due to an insertion issue. I would contact your dentist and let them know your concern and they may want to see you to check what the problem may be