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Hello there,I would recommend making an appointment with your dentist to have a new retainer made. Your teeth may shift if your continue wearing your retainer as is long term. The cost of a new retainer now is much less than what you'll end up paying to have your teeth realigned if they shift. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100
When an invisaling retainer breaks down the middle it cannot be functional anymore. A new retainer will need to be ordered. The good thing is that invisalign has your model so you don't need to get a new impressions.
If it broke down the middle, it probably won't be able to be fixed. Have your dentist order you a new one, there most likely will be a fee.Best of luck!
Good Question. Without a retainer your teeth will slowly drift out of place. Tell your Invisalign provider right away. They should be able to order a new retainer for you without an impression.
Hello Sarah,Attachments aid in tooth movement during Invisalign treatment. It sounds like attachments are necessary in your case to achieve optimal results. With time, you should get used to them. Be sure that you are wearing your trays as much as possible. The attachments aren't c...
Hello there,Congratulations on reaching the half way mark on your Invisalign treatment. Generally, each Invisalign tray is worn for two weeks then changed, but it sounds like your trays are changed weekly. If this is the case and you put your trays in on Friday, then you'll change to your n...
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