Basically, I've been wearing my third set of aligners for three weeks now. I was supposed to change them last week, but realized that the fourth set had attachment grooves in them for attachments I do not have yet. My appointment to get them on is in about two weeks. So, should I change to the set of aligners that have attachment slots or wait it out for another few weeks until I get my attachments in?
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Those are two very different options. Suresmile works with braces and Invisalign is system of clear trays that you wear. Braces will always be a fester more effective way to move teeth depending on what goals your orthodontist still has to complete your treatment.
Systems like inman aligners have limited control in how and which direction the space gets closed. If you are looking for an aesthetic option you are better of considering Invisalign which delivers much more precise movements.
Your dentist would have the best information on how long they want you to wear your aligners. The refinement trays might have less movement build into each tray so you would not need as much time with them. Seven days still seems very short so just check that this is what they want you to do.
