It seems that after about a week, my teeth have moved and will fit in the next tray. Is there any disadvantage to moving through the trays faster and replacing each tray after a week?
Answer: Don't rush your Invisalign.... Great question! As a cosmetic dentist, I have had a lot of patients that have asked this same question. I always say the same thing. It is more important to move your teeth at a consistently slow and gentle pace. Your teeth are anchored into your maxilla (upper jaw bone) and your mandible (lower jaw) by your tooth roots. Moving your teeth too fast can cause tooth root resorption (or shrinkage). Over time, these shortened tooth roots make your teeth less stable. This decreased stability can make your teeth become mobile (you would be able to wiggle them with your finger or tongue). This increase tooth mobility makes them much more likely to become detached and fall out. So, it's important to not rush your Invisalign trays for this reason.Good luck to you and I hope that this answers your questions.
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Answer: Don't rush your Invisalign.... Great question! As a cosmetic dentist, I have had a lot of patients that have asked this same question. I always say the same thing. It is more important to move your teeth at a consistently slow and gentle pace. Your teeth are anchored into your maxilla (upper jaw bone) and your mandible (lower jaw) by your tooth roots. Moving your teeth too fast can cause tooth root resorption (or shrinkage). Over time, these shortened tooth roots make your teeth less stable. This decreased stability can make your teeth become mobile (you would be able to wiggle them with your finger or tongue). This increase tooth mobility makes them much more likely to become detached and fall out. So, it's important to not rush your Invisalign trays for this reason.Good luck to you and I hope that this answers your questions.
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Answer: New Invisalign recommendations allow WEEKLY changes Invisalign has been around for quite some time. For many years, Invisalign recommended changing trays every two weeks. However, Invisalign CHANGED their recommendation to allow for weekly Invisalign trays in recent years. The length of time - one week or two weeks - will be recommended by the dentist.
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Answer: New Invisalign recommendations allow WEEKLY changes Invisalign has been around for quite some time. For many years, Invisalign recommended changing trays every two weeks. However, Invisalign CHANGED their recommendation to allow for weekly Invisalign trays in recent years. The length of time - one week or two weeks - will be recommended by the dentist.
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September 26, 2018
Answer: Faster movement--not always ideal Hi there,
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September 26, 2018
Answer: Faster movement--not always ideal Hi there,
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Moving Up To The Next Aligner New Invisalign protocols state that you CAN change the aligners weekly. If your previous aligner stills has a tight fit after a week, I recommend wearing it for an additional week before advancing to the next aligner.
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August 1, 2018
Answer: Moving Up To The Next Aligner New Invisalign protocols state that you CAN change the aligners weekly. If your previous aligner stills has a tight fit after a week, I recommend wearing it for an additional week before advancing to the next aligner.
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Always follow your dentist's advice Invisalign recently changed their protocol from a minimum of 2-weeks per aligner to now being able to wear each aligner only 1 week. That being said, you always want to follow your dentist's advice on how long you should wear each aligner. Trying to rush the movement may actually have negative consequences. The bone around teeth needs time to heal throughout the movement, and if movement happens too rapidly, it can cause root resorption (meaning the tooth starts to dissolve/shorten on the root side). Always consult with your dentist before you make any changes to the agreed treatment plan.
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Always follow your dentist's advice Invisalign recently changed their protocol from a minimum of 2-weeks per aligner to now being able to wear each aligner only 1 week. That being said, you always want to follow your dentist's advice on how long you should wear each aligner. Trying to rush the movement may actually have negative consequences. The bone around teeth needs time to heal throughout the movement, and if movement happens too rapidly, it can cause root resorption (meaning the tooth starts to dissolve/shorten on the root side). Always consult with your dentist before you make any changes to the agreed treatment plan.
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