On Invisalign tray 9 of 22 and I'm worried that my progress is not on track? (Photo)

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I've been reading other success stories and supposedly a gap around my size 1.0- 1.5 mm is only supposed to take weeks to close! It has been 5 months and my gap still has not closed. My orthodontist says it is on track, but I don't know if that is really true. Does my treatment seem to be on the right track?? Should I be worried?

Pamela Steiger, DMD · Answer

Invisalign moves teeth in small increments over time with the sets of trays that you are given. From the photo, it does look like the space is smaller between the edges of your two front teeth. Your Orthodontist would definitely know best if your teeth are on track because he/or she would know exactly how the tooth movement was planned and sequenced. I would not be worried at this point! Give it a little more time and continue to address your concerns with your Orthodontist if you have any.Regards,Dr. Pam

Robert L. Knudson, DDS · Answer

Simply look at your aligners in your mouth after two weeks wear.  Are the teeth fully seated without air gaps?  Then you are on track.

Supriya Verma, DMD, FAGD · Answer

Thank you for posting your question.  The best way to know if you are on track is to compare the clin-check to what is happening in your mouth.  Ask your orthodontist to show you the clin-check so you can see at what stage Aligner will show you what you are looking for.  There does seem to be an improvement but without seeing the set-up on the clin-check I cannot tell you if you are tracking on schedule. If your orthodontist says your tracking on schedule and knows that the gap is your primary concern then I wouldn't be worried.  See the clin-check to ease your mind.  Hope that help! Good Luck!

Jennifer S. Stachel, DMD · Answer

Dear sarafwix,Thank you for posting your question on Real Self.  I will do my best to address your concerns with the information provided.It does appear in the photos that your space is improved.  I recommend asking your orthodontist to view your Clinchek to compare your teeth to the computer simulation.  Also, if your aligners fit perfectly (no space between the aligners and the teeth), your case is tracking well.  I would not be too concerned.  It appears as though you are on track as you are only 50% done.I hope that this helps and good luck!Best,Dr. Jenn

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