I tried on my old Hawley retainer and it still doesn’t fit. Is it a bad sign?

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I had an old Hawley retainer I quit wearing four years ago. I know am doing the Invisalign process and am almost done. I tried on my old hawley retainer and it still doesn’t fit, I am wondering what that means?

Nasrin Sadeghi, DMD · Answer

Although your teeth have moved & you're almost done w/ your current invisalign treatment, you shouldn't wear your old retainer. After your treatment is completed your dentist will make a new retainer.

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Your Hawley retainer was made to retain your teeth in a specific position. Invisalign moves teeth. The Hawley not fitting is good evidence that the Invisalign has made changes to your tooth position and is working. After the Invisalign is complete, you will need to get some new type of retainer.

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