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

asked 10 months ago by dephazz06
Latest answer by Michael Minars, DMD
Question viewed 1,387 times
Tags: duration, skip

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 two front teeth. Is it ok to advance to this tray? I had braces as a kid and my top teeth are still pretty straight.

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

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You must wear each invisalign tray for 2 weeks

Each tray is specified for 2 weeks minimum for a reason. Skipping a tray will not be beneficial for your treatment. if you loose a tray call your dentist right away so a replacement can be ordered
Jennifer Jablow, DDS

New York Cosmetic Dentist
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Not ok to skip a tray.

Hi Dephazz06, Sorry, I would not recommend you skip ahead in this case. Rather, call your dentist and ask for a replacement. It will delay the treatment a bit, but you will have a better result. If you move those teeth too quickly .. skipping aligners, you can damage the roots. Best! Dr. Alper
Steve Alper, DMD

New York Cosmetic Dentist

www.alperdmd.com

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Lost invisalign

Considering it is your first tray, I think you will be ok by advancing to the aligner 2. Consider wearing aligner 2 for 3 instead of 2 weeks and be prepared for some discomfort. Take tyenol if needed. Whatever you do, do not go without an aligner for more than 24hours.
Michael Minars, DMD

Miami Orthodontist
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Invisalign tray

The best thing is to check with your doctor. It is very easy to order a new tray. Usually the first tray lost is free.This is our office policy.
Antoaneta Barba, DDS

Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist
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Lost invisalin tray

The short answer, typically NO. If you loose any Invisalign tray the default action should be to go back to your previous tray, if you can ot reach your orthodontist. A replacement tray for the lost one can be order over the phone and arrive at the office approx 5 working days. By going back to your last tray you avoid prematurely exerting force on a tooth that was not in the correct position to receive it. If a pressure is applied too early to a tooth while in Invisalign that tooth... more
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD

Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Skipping trays may be ok occasionally...

This really depends and you need your orthodontist to evaluate the situation. Some practitioners give training aligners that allow patients to get used to aligners before attachments go on. During the training aligners, tooth movement is minimal. Regardless, if you skip one tray, wear the next one a week longer, you should be fine....
Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS

Saint Louis Orthodontist
+1

Lost Aligner? I would have your Dentist order a Replacement tray.

While its possible that you may be able to wear tray # 2 while skipping the first tray I personally would not recommend that route for any of my patients. I would encourage you to have your dentist order you a replacement aligner even if it delays treatment completion. Your Dentist should be able to get you that Replacement Aligner in about a week. Each tray provides you with specific and subtle movements that work best wearing them 20 to 22 hours a day for a... more
Howard Perlmutter, DMD

Paramus Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign aligners are designed to be worn for 2 weeks

While the perception of very little is being done, or slight pressure, the reality is teeth will not track as planned when the aligners are not worn as planned. It is best to contact your dentist, who will contact Align, and get a new aligner to start. Ask me how I know.
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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You cannot move to the next tray

Unfortunately the trays are meant to be worn for two weeks at a time. I would call your denitst immmediately and have them order a new tray for you. It happens so make sure you use the blue trays to prevent it in the future
Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Lost tray

Sounds like you can get away with the next tray..just wear it an extra week just in case!
Robert Waxler, DMD, MS

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

Always wear you aligner for two weeks straight, never skip to another set if you are not finished with the two weeks period, unless you dentist tells you to. Remember ! Invisalign works best if you wear it 20-22 hours a day for two weeks each aligner. Invisalign Corporation will replace a new aligner if you do not have it, ask your dentist about how?
Pamela Marzban, DDS

Fairfax Cosmetic Dentist
+1

Lost aligner, advancing to next in series

First and foremost, contact the dentist treating you. He or she will advise you about advancing to the next aligner in the series or ordering a replacement for the first aligner. Since you just started, I would err on the side of ordering a replacement aligner. Each aligner with Invisalign will move the teeth 0.2mm, which doesn't sound like a lot. But, by jumping ahead at the beginning of treatment, you will build in 0.4mm of movement within the first two weeks,... more
Chad Colson, DMD

Myrtle Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Can you skip a tray?

All of the progress of moving the teeth depends on gradual movement and pressure applied over time to stimulate the bones cells to move the teeth. Now if you can get the second tray in and it fits without really hurting you may get away with it. In a perfect world you should call your dds, get a new tray add time and expense to the treatment but if you are ok with the problems that may occur by skipping a step. I can think of root resorption (where the end of the root gets blunted from quick... more
J. Willis Baker, DDS

Wichita Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign lost aligner.

Your best bet is to go back to the previous tray and have your doctor re-order the lost aligner. Having invested time and money into the process you don't want to put a wrench in the wheels and cause issues with the movement by skipping aligners.
Dan Hagi, DDS

Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Invisalign loss of first tray after only 2 days

While their may be only slight pressure on you front teeth I would caution about moving into the second tray. Many of the Invisalign movements are suttle. There may be some movements on the back teeth that your are not noticing. I would consult with your treating doctor. They can order the replacement tray which can be delivered within a week. In some cases your doctor may check to see how the second tray is fitting and if it fits well may allow you to progress but wear the... more
Steven Glassman, DDS

New York Cosmetic Dentist

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