What can I use to fill a tooth space in my Invisalign tray? (Photo)

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My 10th tray and from now on has a space for my left lateral incisor. Eventually there will be a space for the right lat. incisor as well. My treatment doesn't come with a pontic tooth although there is space for one in the tray. Now the space just fills with saliva. My ortho. suggested perfect-a-smile aligner coloring, but its more than i'd like to spend. He said some patients use nail polish, but I don't think that is safe to have in my mouth for 22hrs a day. Any other cheap but safe options?

Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS · Answer

When teeth are missing or have been taken out then the aligner will have a pontic space. It can look unsightly or dark and sometimes saliva can build up.In our practice we add silicone plastic to most of the aligners and the plastic is locked in so it does not fall out when taking out the aligner.There are no cheap alternatives to what a dentist can do for you but maybe you could add tooth coloured glue and hope it sticks to the inside of the aligner.Make sure the glue is very thick and does not run over into the other teeth spaces.

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