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On my 4th Trays and Can Not Get the Top Aligner On. Dentist is Now Closed for W/E?

Hello, I am on my 4th trays, however after having 10 attachments on my top teeth yesterday I am unable to get the top aligners on. The bottom ones have gone. My dentist put the top aligners in yesterday so I know they fit, I just cant seem to get the trays over my attachments. My ortho is now closed for the weekend. What will happen now as I am worried that my top teeth will move back and the 4th tray wont fit on monday, yet I still have all the attachments on so can not go back to tray 3 :/

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Susie halifax 89
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Having troubles fitting the aligner over the attachments

Have you tried seating the front teeth first, then the back teeth? Or try the left or right side first, then the middle teeth, then the other side... or reverse it. And finally try seating the left or right side first, then the other side, then the front teeth. Hopefully you will find the right combination. Have you tired to use an erraser and gently bite down on the area that is not seated?

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Thank you for your comments and advice. Inserting/removing invisalign trays is definitely down to a good technique and it is difficult trying to get them on after first having the attachments placed! I find it easiest to put the tray on from the front first and then remove them from the back...I'm sure it will get easier with time aswell.
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