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Wear Set 4 An Extra Week. Will This Hurt My Progress?

Judy001Jun 16, 2012
I am wearing set 4 of my Invisalign an extra week. Tray 5 needs adjusting because the bracket hole is too small, and my orthodontist needs to cut a bigger one in it. I have already worn it 4 days extra, and will have to go 2 more days because my orthodontist isn't open on the weekends. Will this hurt my progress?

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Dr. Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
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Answered on Aug 30, 2012
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Dr. Leonard Tau, DMD
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Answered on Jun 19, 2012
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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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