Lost my final tray and dentist said he would have retainer match the 2nd to last tray. When I asked if not wearing the last tray would effect my treatment or my bite he said no. Is this correct? It doesn't make Sense to me not to finish out the last tray.have read online that ordering a replacement may be free. When I asked my dentist if not wearing the final tray and having my retainer match the second.
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September 19, 2016
Answer: Replacement of Final Invisalign Tray With Retainer
Hello there,Leaving your trays out for a month has allowed your teeth to move. Invisalign counts on you wearing your trays 22 hours per day to achieve the desired results. Wearing the trays less than recommended can negatively affect your progress. I do not recommend skipping ahead. Ra...
No one really walks around with their teeth together because when you speak your teeth move up and down, and no one would ever notice that the mid lines do not line up with one another. I am more concerned as a cosmetic dentist when the upper mid line does not center with the nose and the face. ...
Invisalign trays are designed using a patented SmartTrack material allowing it to apply very gentle pressure to your teeth. For this reason, a day off your scheduled wear will have minimal harm on your teeth as long as your teeth have been progressing along as planned.