{"id":208,"date":"2021-09-23T01:07:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T01:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=208"},"modified":"2021-10-28T04:08:25","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T04:08:25","slug":"invisalign-sachse-lost-aligner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sachsefamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/23\/invisalign-sachse-lost-aligner\/","title":{"rendered":"I Lost My Invisalign Aligner \u2013 What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve been dreading this moment since you first started your Invisalign treatment \u2013 you lost one of your clear aligners. You knew that you should have put it back in the case, but it\u2019s too late now. If you don\u2019t get it back soon, your treatment won\u2019t be progressing as it should, and you could even prolong the whole process. Continue reading to learn what you should do if you find yourself in this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What to Do When You Lose Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing that you should do if you\u2019ve misplaced your aligners is take another look around. Since your aligners are so clear, they can easily hide. Check close by and retrace your steps if you can. If you\u2019ve done everything in your power to locate them and still can\u2019t find them, give your dentist a call. This way, they can give you proper guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be tempting to move on to your next set of aligners and keep this troubling situation a secret, but this might not be the best idea. Your dentist will only recommend that you do this if you were almost done with the previous phase of your treatment. Invisalign trays are designed to gradually move your teeth using small amounts of pressure over time. If you put your aligners in too early, you can alter the precise plan that your dentist created just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you only just started wearing the lost set of aligners, you might be advised to go back to your previous set until your new ones arrive. Just be open and transparent with your dentist to ensure that your treatment stays on track. This way, you can look forward to perfected results without prolonging your treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Avoid Losing Your Aligners Again?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know the frustration of losing a set of Invisalign aligners, it is worthwhile to take some steps to prevent this from happening again. Take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n