Invisalign tooth not tracking - Dr. ignoring it. Any suggestions?

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Early in my Invisilign process, one incisor tooth was 'not tracking' and the attachment on it did not fit into the corresponding bubble. It needs a lot of rotation. So, the doctor removed the attachment and said she will fix it "at the end" of my treatment. I don't want to prolong the process. Plus, my teeth are currently separated; isn't this a good time to address that tooth? . Can you advise me? I'm half way through my treatment.

Tanya Vaysman, DMD · Answer

It does happen that one tooth might not fully move with the trays like the other teeth.  Your treating doctor knows the best treatment plan for you. As long as the other teeth are moving properly it is not unusual to keep with the same aligners to get most of the things corrected and then go back to focus on the more difficult tooth

Leonard Tau, DMD · Answer

It's not somewhat common especially with the smaller lateral incisors to have a tooth not track in your first set of aligners.  The reason your Dr is wanting to keep going is to continue aligning all the other teeth.  At refinement, your Dr will get a new scan or impression and correct whatever is left with more aligners.  That is the way that I do it in my office but I would still discuss your concerns with the dentist to keep the line of communication open.

Kenneth A. Barton, DDS · Answer

In my practice, as an Invisalign Premiere Provider Elite, I have learned to always listen to the concerns of my patients. It is true that that incisor can be "recaptured", but I always try to address this problem.

Brad Jennings, DDS, MDS · Answer

It's not uncommon to have a tooth not track in your first set of aligners.  The reason your Dr is wanting to keep going is to continue aligning all the other teeth.  At refinement, your Dr will get a new scan or impression and correct whatever is left with more aligners.

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