I'm on my first tray, and now I've caught my husband's horrible cold. He's been sick for a week! I don't look forward to being sick and trying to keep these trays in my mouth. Any advice? Thanks.
January 6, 2015
Answer: Invisalign can be put on hold when ill. Invisalign can be put on hold when you are ill. If you can't wear the aligners as directed when you are ill, it still would be good if you can at least wear them part time for a few hours a day, probably when awake, but do not move forward with new aligners. Make sure they are still fitting well when you wear them. If the fit is a concern, then back up the trays until you find ones that fit well. Do not progress with further trays until you are well again and can wear them the necessary 22 hours/day. See your orthodontist/dentist with all trays given to you so he/she can determine where to begin again. What you don't want to do is just stop wearing them and lose all you previously gained, unless of course, you are just at the start of your treatment.
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January 6, 2015
Answer: Invisalign can be put on hold when ill. Invisalign can be put on hold when you are ill. If you can't wear the aligners as directed when you are ill, it still would be good if you can at least wear them part time for a few hours a day, probably when awake, but do not move forward with new aligners. Make sure they are still fitting well when you wear them. If the fit is a concern, then back up the trays until you find ones that fit well. Do not progress with further trays until you are well again and can wear them the necessary 22 hours/day. See your orthodontist/dentist with all trays given to you so he/she can determine where to begin again. What you don't want to do is just stop wearing them and lose all you previously gained, unless of course, you are just at the start of your treatment.
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January 6, 2015
Answer: Sick during Invisalign If you are sick and don't feel like wearing your trays , take them out and start over after you feel better . Let you dentist know that you did not wear them and he will change the schedule accordingly
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January 6, 2015
Answer: Sick during Invisalign If you are sick and don't feel like wearing your trays , take them out and start over after you feel better . Let you dentist know that you did not wear them and he will change the schedule accordingly
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