Dr. David Hirsch and the professionals at Aurora Borealis Orthodontics know that their adult patients in Aurora ON have full, active lives. It’s easy to lose your keys, wallet, or phone. Because of the convenient, removable aspect of Invisalign clear aligners, it can also be easy to lose the clear thermoplastic trays.
Invisalign for Adults in Aurora ON
Invisalign clear aligners for adults need to be worn to be effective. It’s important to keep track of them when they’re not being worn, and during cleaning, brushing, and flossing. The Invisalign trays come with a convenient protective case to hold the aligner while they are out of the patient’s mouth.
What do I do?
Don’t worry. There are options! The makers of Invisalign will replace a lost or broken Invisalign Teen tray at minimal or no cost to the patient. Invisalign for adults are not as easy to replace. Most often, the patient will skip wearing the lost tray until the new set is ready to be applied.
How do I cope?
It is possible for a patient to use a previous set of Invisalign trays like a retainer. This will prevent teeth from shifting back into their incorrect positions. Many orthodontists recommend saving previously used aligner trays for this exact reason. However, you should never use trays from sets that you have not yet started, as this could cause complications with the treatment process.
What’s next?
A patient who experiences a lost Invisalign tray can often wear an aligner tray from a previous set to prevent teeth from reverting back to their previous positions. Upon completion of your treatment with the most recent set of Invisalign trays, the new set of upper and lower trays can be worn. There will only be a slight difference between the old aligner and the new one, so it should fit without a problem. Although some patients may experience a mild discomfort, this only means the treatment is working. Be sure to keep your aligners in a safe place whenever you remove them to eat, brush, floss, or clean. Don’t let a minor setback such as a lost Invisalign tray discourage you from completing treatment. Consistency is the key to successful treatment with Invisalign.
Who do I talk to?
Orthodontic treatment can become expensive so we understand that losing an appliance necessary for treatment can be stressful and alarming. There is no need to worry, we provide solutions! Dr. David Hirsch and the Aurora Borealis Orthodontics team are experts in treating patients with Invisalign for adults in Aurora ON.
