Today someone accidentally threw away my Invisalign which I've been wearing for about 3 and a half days, so I tried to clean them with hot water, which deformed the top one. I have my next tray, and it seems to fit. Should I move on to my next tray?
February 14, 2012
Answer: You Might Try the Next Tray Out and See How it Goes
I'd try moving on to the next tray, and really sock them in for the next week with the aligner chewies to minimize any potential problems. I'd also wear them for 3 weeks instead of the prescribed two.
There is the potential for your teeth to begin not tracking with your aligners, and moving in a direction that you do not want, so I would schedule an appointment with your orthodontist so see how the jump in aligners works out with moving your teeth.
Next time you want to clean your aligners, avoid hot water (I have seen people put them in the dishwasher which is also not good). One easy way to get them clean is go to the store and pick up a denture cleanser and follow the instructions to disinfect the aligners (there are other ways to get them clean but this is the simplest).
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February 14, 2012
Answer: You Might Try the Next Tray Out and See How it Goes
I'd try moving on to the next tray, and really sock them in for the next week with the aligner chewies to minimize any potential problems. I'd also wear them for 3 weeks instead of the prescribed two.
There is the potential for your teeth to begin not tracking with your aligners, and moving in a direction that you do not want, so I would schedule an appointment with your orthodontist so see how the jump in aligners works out with moving your teeth.
Next time you want to clean your aligners, avoid hot water (I have seen people put them in the dishwasher which is also not good). One easy way to get them clean is go to the store and pick up a denture cleanser and follow the instructions to disinfect the aligners (there are other ways to get them clean but this is the simplest).
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February 14, 2012
Answer: Invisalign
Better call your dentist. After only 3 days, you would normally go back to the previous aligners and order a new set.
Dr Sue Wendling
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February 14, 2012
Answer: Invisalign
Better call your dentist. After only 3 days, you would normally go back to the previous aligners and order a new set.
Dr Sue Wendling
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