I started my Invisalign treatment last year, with a total of 31 trays. Around the 19th tray, the aligners stopped fitting so I needed to get new impressions and a new set of trays. The new set now contains 52 total trays. That will put my total time wearing Invisalign at at least 72 weeks. Is that normal? My teeth were a little crowded and I had a bit of an overbite, but nothing too extreme. I am 26 years old. Thank you!
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I would definitely not force an aligner that does not fit because you can cause more harm than good. Instead of forcing #24 it is better to go back to the aligner the fits the best. The only challenging part in your case is that your best fitting set may already be in the trash....
Invisalign can be a great treatment option for closing space. A large frenum will not necessarily prevent the space from closing, but can cause the gap to reopen once out of treatment. In this case a simple frenectomy procedure is recommended. Invisalign can widen a smile, but...
I would try wearing the retainer 24 hours a day. If that doesn't work, return to your orthodontist and ask what they would suggest. Also, I advise my patients to wear their retainers 24 hours a day after they have completed their Invisalign treatment. The teeth are prone to...
