Invisalign One-Day Break - How Much To Wait Till Next Tray?

asked 1 year ago by tm1900
Latest answer by Kathy Frazar, DDS
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I am at tray 10 or so and have worn it for 12 days out of 14. I had removed the tray due to a speaking engagement and left it out the rest of the day (first time I've done this since start of Invisalign). How many extra days should I keep wearing tray 10 before moving to tray 11? I did notice that at the end of the day when I"ve put them back, it almost felt like a new tray. I realize this is somewhat of a setback but would like to know if OK to move with tray 11 right away or wait a few days.

7 answers to Invisalign One-Day Break - How Much To Wait Till Next Tray?

Invisalign tray not worn for a day

Invisalign trays put constant pressure on teeth to move them into a new position. If the tray is lost or not worn, the teeth will tend to drift. This is why it is so important to wear the trays for at least 20 hours a day and to wear retainers for up to a year after treatment is finished. I would ask you to wear the tray until it is time to go to the next tray and you should be fine. It is better to loose or forget a tray towards the end of the 2 weeks! more

Kathy Frazar, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

Wearing the trays

I believe you can move to tray 11 if you only missed one day. You should also ask the permission to your treating dentist.

Antoaneta Barba, DDS
Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist

Missing half a day with invisalign.

Hi Tm1900 You should ask the treating dentist, but if that's all you missed for the entire 20 weeks you've been in treatment, I would imagine that its OK to continue with the next aligner as originally planned. Best, Dr. Alper

Steve Alper, DMD
New York Cosmetic Dentist

www.alperdmd.com

Not wearing aligners for a short time not significant

It takes an average of 10 hours to get teeth to begin moving, so if an aligner was not worn for 12 hours, only a couple were important. After placing the aligner back in, by the following morning the teeth were likely back to how they were. Moving on to the next aligner as planned, or perhaps one day later, will not alter treatment.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Wear invisalign tray for 14 days total

Each Invisalign tray is made to wear for a minimum of 14 days. If you missed one day then just add a day on to your schedule.

Jennifer Jablow, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist

Continue Invisalign Treatment After Leaving a Tray Out for a Day?

This is a very good question and should be discussed with your treating dentist; but generally speaking, after someone has worn 10 aligners they have a pretty good idea of when an aligner has done its job. The majority of an aligner's work is done in the first few days and the rest of the two weeks is to hold the movements. I would suggest you wear the aligner until it comes in and out easily and comfortably and then wear it an additional couple of days. Better to wear the aligner a few... more

Brad Lockhart, DDS
Tustin Cosmetic Dentist

Missed a day in Invisalign...what should I do?

I'm sure you're not the first person not to wear the aligners perfectly! Missing one 12 hour period when you have been good the rest of the time is no big deal. I don't think you should worry...go ahead and change on schedule or if the new ones feel extra tight, stay an extra day or two on the old ones.

Robert Waxler, DMD, MS
Saint Louis Orthodontist

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