I'm a 27 year old woman who has never had braces in the past. I'm currently doing the Invisalign treatment. I've completed trays 1-6 wearing each tray for 2 weeks. When I went to get set 7 from my dentist, he accidentally gave me set 12 which I've now been wearing for 4 weeks without knowing it was the wrong set. I've obviously been in a lot of pain for the past 4 weeks and they still don't fit flush down onto my teeth. What damage has most likely been done with this unnecessary rapid movement?
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N. Summer Lerch, DDS, FAGD - Account Suspended says:
After Invisalign therapy often veneers will be needed for the most beautiful smile. In our office, if the reshaping of the enamel is minimal, as it sound like yours is, we do not place temporaries. The fit of the last aligner tray still holds the teeth in the interim and our patient...
Invisalign treamtent is routinely performed when the patient has existing crowns/veneers without problems. Make sure to be compliant in wearing your trays 22 plus hours per day for optimal results. Hope this helps.
Depending on the severity of your orthodontic situation and also the consistency of wear with your Invisalign aligners, it is possible that you could move on to the next set of aligners after you have worn them for 7 days. However, it is best if you consult with your orthodontist...
