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I started wearing invisalign almost 3 weeks ago. 6 weeks per tray???

RevhtreeJul 28, 2014
I started wearing invisalign almost 3 weeks ago. My dentist said I need to wear my trays for 6 weeks each. I'm reading that 3 weeks is max. I already feel like my tray is too loose as I can now pop it in and out with my tongue. Before I could not do that. Please advise!

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Dr. Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS
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Answered on Jul 29, 2014
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Dr. Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Jul 30, 2014
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Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended

The folks at Align have a lot of experience, so their advice is likely accurate. You may submit an alternative to see if they think it would work. I would consider regular braces instead. Much more predictable and faster. 

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J. Chad Johnson, DDS

I think invisalign would be a good option. However, looking at your photo you may have a slight openbite. Normally upper teeth need to go over your lower teeth. The photo can be deceiving so I would recommend you go and see a local orthodontist to make sure your bite is proper. I think you teeth...

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Sylvan Fain, DDS

Have your dentist call Invisalign and order you a new tray #1. Yes you wasted two weeks but it is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. 

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