{"id":554,"date":"2019-08-21T16:25:50","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T16:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/?p=554"},"modified":"2019-09-12T16:25:58","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T16:25:58","slug":"what-should-you-do-if-you-lose-your-invisalign-aligner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/what-should-you-do-if-you-lose-your-invisalign-aligner\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do If You Lose Your Invisalign Aligner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_282032140__1566916996_95133-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"girl holding aligner\" class=\"wp-image-555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_282032140__1566916996_95133-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_282032140__1566916996_95133-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_282032140__1566916996_95133.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> in Virginia Beach is a great way to discreetly straighten your teeth because the aligners are removable. Unfortunately, because they can be taken out, it\u2019s all too easy to set them down somewhere and forget about them. Don\u2019t panic if you lose your trays. Your dentist has put together this handy guide for what to do if you accidentally misplace one or both of your aligners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do First?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, contact your dentist in Virginia Beach\nand let them know what happened. Don\u2019t worry, they won\u2019t be mad at you. This\nsituation is actually a lot more common that you might think. Your dentist will\ntry to get you in to see them as soon as possible to solve your problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Your Treatment Take Longer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as you let your dentist know right away, your\ntreatment should still be completed in a timely manner. You may have to wait a\ncouple weeks for your new aligner to be shipped to you, so treatment may be set\nback by that amount of time. However, that\u2019s a much better option than having\nto wear your aligners for several extra weeks or even months by not alerting\nyour dentist to the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Move on to the Next Set of Aligners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can be tempting to not tell anyone about losing your\naligner and simply skip to the next set in the series. This can actually do\nmore harm than good. Each set of aligners is designed to adjust a tiny portion\nof your smile, so moving on before one set is finished may compromise your\ntreatment. Before you skip a set, ask your dentist if it\u2019s alright. If you were\nclose enough to moving on anyway, the dentist might say go ahead, but if not,\nyou might have to wait for your replacement aligners to come in the mail to\ncomplete your treatment the way it was intended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Keep from Misplacing Your Aligners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The easiest way to prevent losing your aligners is to wear\nthem as much as possible. For treatment to be finished on time, keep them in\nfor at least 20 to 22 hours a day. When you take them out to eat, drink, and\nclean your teeth, keep track of where you place them. If it helps, take a\npicture of where they are or write a note with your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It isn\u2019t the end of the world if you misplace an Invisalign\naligner. However, you should still let your dentist know of anything that you\njeopardize your future straight smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Smile by Design, we take the time to get to know our\npatients so we can come up with a personalized treatment plan that comfortably\nmeets your needs. Our doctors are certified to provide you with Invisalign to\ngive you the straight smile you deserve. If you\u2019re interested in Invisalign,\ncontact the dentists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilebydesignva.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>\nor call (757) 499-9639. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invisalign in Virginia Beach is a great way to discreetly straighten your teeth because the aligners are removable. Unfortunately, because they can be taken out, it\u2019s all too easy to set them down somewhere and forget about them. Don\u2019t panic if you lose your trays. 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