One of my teeth doesn't fit my tray, what should I do? (photo)

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Hi, I'm an invisalign user who got two upper 2nd premolars (left&right) taken out before starting invisalign. I'm currently @Tray #22 when I realized that my upper 1st molar seems crooked and did not fit into the tray. I tried on past trays up to #18 (which is all I have brought me to school) but the molar seems to be crooked and not fit in any of them! What shall I do??

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there! If your tooth doesn't fit aligner properly then the movement intended for that particular tooth is not occurring.  Poor fitting aligners can be caused by noncompliance of the patient or inaccurate impressions during initial stages of invisalign procedure. It could also be a manufacturing defect.  In any case, you have to contact your treating dentist to see if any adjustments can be made or if new impressions must be done.

Amy Smith, DDS · Answer

It appears in your photo that the molar has tipped. You should keep wearing your current aligner and call your doctor to discuss this issue before you move forward or backward with aligners to prevent any future fitting problems.

One of my teeth doesn't fit my tray, what should I do? (photo)

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