I was supposed to be finished with my last aligner on April 8th. However I'm still wearing it now (1st May). I told my orthodontist that I was not 100 % happy with the results so she took new impressions and pictures and asked Invisalign if refinements would perfect my smile. She doesn't think it will. How long should it take to get a yes or no response? She has no idea. I'm afraid my aligner will break or my teeth might move back to their original position. How long can I wear my last aligner safely?
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Teeth typically move pretty slow but if you have new spaces that have come up after your retainer came off then then one way to get them closed would be to undergo treatment again to move them back. It may be worthwhile to visit a dentist if this is not an option for you as bonding or...
The answer to this really does depend on the exact treatment plan and the specific teeth you are referring too. This is hard to say without a picture but to be on the safe side I would recommend having the button replaced before wearing any of the bands.
If you have having any pain with the retainers I would recommend to not wear them until the dentist takes a look. It sounds like it may be impinging on your gums and should be relieved to make it more comfortable. There is also a chance that this may have been like this before and now...
