OK to Reuse Invisalign Trays Because of Drift After Initial Treatment Over?

March 24, 2010
Asked By:4854anon in Boston, MA

Mostly due to laziness and failing to wear my retainers, my bottom teeth have shifted. Not as bad as they were when I began treatment, but enough that I know I need to do something. I have started wearing my old aligners, starting with one that almost fits the shape of my teeth now. I am concerned, is this dangerous to move through the aligner process without the help of my orthodontist? I do not have the money to go back and pay again for this process, so I am hopeful that using my aligners will correct this problem.

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March 25, 2010

Answer: Old aligners CAN work

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March 25, 2010

Answer: See your orthodontist regarding reusing old invisalign trays

March 25, 2010

Answer: See your orthodontist regarding reusing old invisalign trays

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