Can I Go on to my Next Invisalign Tray After Less Than 2 Weeks, if my Teeth Fit in It?

asked 3 years ago by invisgal in CT
Latest answer by Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
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It seems that after about a week, my teeth have moved and will fit in the next tray. Is there any disadvantage to moving through the trays faster and replacing each tray after a week?

5 answers to Can I Go on to my Next Invisalign Tray After Less Than 2 Weeks, if my Teeth Fit in It?

Don't rush it.

When teeth are moved orthodontically more happens than just tooth movement. The jaw bone that supports and anchors the roots of the teeth changes its shape in reaction to the tooth moving. If you switch up to the next aligner too soon you don't give the bone time to keep up with the tooth movements. This could have the effect of extracting a tooth. Take your time. As tempting as it is to go fast, it will cause results that can be disasterous. more

Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign Time frame per aligner

We had this question so commonly asked as patients will not feel pressure after few days of each aligner wear. Invisalign movements are carefully built in each aligner based on certain number of hours wear per aligner. Even if you feel the aligners are loose (don't feel like putting pressure), the crown part of the teeth might have tipped, but the root movement might not have occured as wanted. So that can cause discrepency in the next aligner though it will take you few... more

Dalvir Pannu, DDS
San Jose Cosmetic Dentist

Stay with the program

You are asking for trouble by trying to rush. Stay with the two weeks. It may seem that all is well by wearing the aligners less than two weeks. However, all the movement is not taking place by rushing and eventually you will be able to see the aligner is not doing the job. Then when that happens some start complaining that Invisalign doesn't work. Problem is, they are just not following instructions.

Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
Encino Orthodontist

Two weeks for each tray with Invisalign

The proper time period for each Invisalign tray is two weeks. Rushing the process may cause bone issues and discomfort. Follow the proper protocol for the best results.

Mickey Bernstein, DDS
Memphis Cosmetic Dentist

You must wear each invisalign tray for 2 weeks minimum

Your invisalign treatment is planned on movement that you wear each tray for a minimum of two weeks. Movement that is forced or too fast does not allow the bone to properly remodel and you can end up with problems. Sometimes you may need to wear them longer than two weeks, but never less

Jennifer Jablow, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist

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