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Invisalign tooth movement is planned for each aligner set to be used for 2 weeks. But, since all patients are different, your orthodonitst may prescribe longer or shorter time periods. And, since some teeth move more readily thanothers, the time interval may change as your treatment progresses. Rely on your orthodontist to tell you the time-frame and sequence that will work best for you!
Should be no problem to rush the case if its ok with your orthodontist. Dont do it yourself! If he suggested it then its fine
If you wear the Invisalign aligners ,24/7 , it should be changed every 2 weeks. This is the period Of tooth movement that was designed for each aligner to move the teeth.
BUT sometimes if things are going well and you want to rush the case, you can get away with every 11 days.
If your orthondontist told you 11 days, I would certainly go with that. There may be a reason he is doing that now, but may increase intervals later on. I know some doctors do large movements and have patients wear them for 3 weeks, so it really is under their direction and judgement based on the treatment plan and goals. Good luck.
While 11 days likely will work just fine, the "party line" is 14. I know of a case where they changed every 7. It worked, but the needed movements were fairly minor.
Teeth have the possibility of changing position throughout life. This is true whether or not there has been orthodontic treatment. So, for the best insurance that your new, beautiful smile will last for a lifetime, continue to use your retainer during sleeping hours - at least several nights a week.
If you have begun treatment with your invisalign aligners then all the aligners have been manufactured and the cost to the dentist has been paid. It is the decision of the office that you are working with to give you a refund or not. Work with your dental office to come up with a...
Invisalign aligners can maintain a space, in the front or the back, to make future treatment more ideal. This is common when planning an implant or bridge.
I guess its supply and demand. But east coast dentists charge more than west coasters. You may have to look around and see if there are more afordable ones,but remember the cheaper isnt always better. Get a provider that has done a lot of cases to be safe.
Another concern with swimming with them in is if you take in a lot of water. The aligners COULD trap the chemically treated water around the teeth and over time may affect the enamel. Swimmers teeth is common with competitive swimmers and could be worsened with aligners. Maybe.
It likely DOES matter, but I haven't seen a gap that couldn't be closed with Invisalign. It may take longer than desired, but gaps can be closed well.
