Is it okay to wear Invisalign aligners for 1 week rather than 2?

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I am getting mixed advice about whether I can wear aligners for 1week rather than 2. One dentist says it’s absolutely fine to go to weekly wear if you wear them for 21 hours or more. What’s the general consensus out there?

Jason K. Tam, DDS · Answer

There are many patients on different cycles wearing Invisalign.  Some are changing them monthly, every 3 weeks, every 2 weeks, every week, and even within days.  This depends on the movements required per aligner as well as individual physiology.  Of course, wear-time is important, but each person's plan should be individualized and programmed by the doctor they choose.  In other words, each doctor might plan movements at different rates for each specific treatment.  It is best you speak your doctor to find out what the recommendation is and ask for some reasons behind it.

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