I haven't worn my Invisilign for a month, better wearing way old set or forcing new set?

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Had issues w the top fit at about set 22. I had new impressions taken after aligners 24, dr told me just to wear set 24 when I slept til new aligners came in. I assumed my teeth would be fine & haven't worn my aligners in about a month. I have recently been forcing myself to wear set 24 all the time but the top is still way off. The bottom seats, but is VERY sore. I have top aligner 19 & it fits well, I threw 20-23 away. Am I better wearing 19 or forcing 24 even though its not close to seating?

Maya V. Oliver, DDS · Answer

I would definitely not force an aligner that does not fit because you can cause more harm than good.  Instead of forcing #24 it is better to go back to the aligner the fits the best.  The only challenging part in your case is that your best fitting set may already be in the trash.  With that said, you should not worry because the new impressions that your orthodontist obtained should allow Invisalign to produce better-fitting aligners.

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

I would step back to the aligner that fits the best, 19. Next I would call the dentist and tell him what has happened. He will probably need to stop your case and take new impressions. Leaving the aligners out for a month has allowed your teeth to move. It is very likely that the refinement aligners are not going to fit.

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