I'm on my second set of invisalign trays and I have about another week until i'm supposed to switch to my third set. I lost my top retainer and was wondering if it'd be alright to hold out until I go to the dentist in a week to get my new set. I'm away at school so I have to wait until I can go home in a week to get my attachments glued on and my third retainers. Would it be better to not wear anything until next week? or should I put in my last tray?
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September 12, 2012
Answer: You'll want to make sure you have your 2nd aligner in going in for attachments
There will be a day or two when the teeth hurt, maybe even badly. It is not uncommon to need to revert back a tray to get teeth moving again, then progress as before. It just means that you are about a month behind treatment, but it should not pose too much of an issue.
Wear each tray for its recommended 2 weeks. Even though most, if not all, of the teeth movement occurs in the first few days, it's important to allow the important dynamic activity in the bone around these teeth to have sufficient time.
Wear each tray for a minimum of 20-22 hours per...
When the buttons are removed the enamel will appear dull but that can be polished back to the original luster. No permanent damage will take place. Do not worry about it.