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Will my Teeth Shift Considerably if I Leave Invisalign Retainer out for a Week?
asked 1 year ago by 8462anon in UK
Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Question viewed 242 times
Tags: graft, recommendation, shifting
I have been on invisalign retainers for just over a year (night time wear only). I am having a gum graft in the next few weeks and have been told I will not be able to wear my retainers for about seven days whilst it heals. Will I be able to wear my retainers again after this time, or will my teeth shift too much? If so, will I be able to get refinements to bring them back to how they were? Thanks.
1 answer to Will my Teeth Shift Considerably if I Leave Invisalign Retainer out for a Week?
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Will my Teeth Shift Considerably if I Leave Invisalign Retainer out for a Week?
You teeth are not likely to dramatically shift over the 7 days while it heals that said your retainer may feel very snug initially when you put back in.
I actually don;t understand why Periodontists don't want patients to wear their Invisalign retainers while healing, UNLESS the tray touches where the graft is placed or taken from. Makes no sense to me. I tell my patient if it doesn't touch, wear it.
Sounds like you are a disciplined patient and take great pride in your...
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Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist
Chesterfield Orthodontist