What Happens Logistically While One is Waiting on a Retainer or a Set of Refinement Aligners? How Does Other Cosmetic Work Fit?

August 28, 2013

I have 3 more aligner sets until I will be done (moving to retainer) or head for minor refinement. I have many attachments, and I will also need cosmetic leveling of the edges of my upper incisors. If we determine that it is time for a retainer, how long does it take to get one? Will I use my last aligner set for a longer period of time while I wait? If we level my teeth, how will they fit into the aligner/retainer? If I need refinement, what happens while I wait for the additional aligners?