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Had Invisalign for 1 Day - OK to Stop Now and Postpone for 2 Weeks?

Mollie100Jun 24, 2010
I have only had my invisalign for a day. and I was wondering if I could stop the treatment then start it again in 2 weeks? only because I have a thing coming up and I don't want to be worrying about my teeth.

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Dr. Michael J. Thomas, DDS
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Doug Depew, DMD, MS - Account Suspended

Unless the sport requires a mouthguard it should be fine to wear your aligners.  They hold so well to the teeth that they are unlikely to come out if you fall or get bopped in the head.  But if your sport requires a mouthguard (football, wrestling, basketball) than just remove you...

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Janet H. Stoess-Allen, DMD

When it comes to Invisalign trays, typically the higher number would be the last set. So if you have a higher number than odds are that is where you left off.

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Doug Depew, DMD, MS - Account Suspended

But they have to be sure to use the right insurance codes.  They insurance company does not care if braces are glued to the teeth or if you use removable aligners.  As long as the goal is to move teeth, it should be covered.

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