{"id":766,"date":"2023-06-06T06:55:32","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T06:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/?p=766"},"modified":"2023-08-04T06:55:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T06:55:42","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-invisalign-aligner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-invisalign-aligner\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if you Lose your Invisalign Aligner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_455368130__1691132016_29270.jpg\" alt=\"Invisalign aligner lying on a table\" class=\"wp-image-767\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_455368130__1691132016_29270.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_455368130__1691132016_29270-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_455368130__1691132016_29270-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the main things that Invisalign aligners have over other kinds of orthodontics is the fact that they\u2019re removable. While traditional braces tend to come with quite a few dietary restrictions, Invisalign aligners can be removed before mealtime, meaning that you can eat just about anything you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that removability also means that you can lose your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> aligners if you aren\u2019t careful. If you do, here are a few things that you can do to make sure that you stay on track with your Invisalign treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retrace Your Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first things you should try is to see if you can\u2019t find where you misplaced your Invisalign aligners. If you just finished eating, for example, you might check and see whether your aligners are still wherever you were eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also common for people to accidentally throw away their aligners without realizing it, especially if they have a habit of wrapping their aligners in a napkin or setting it on a tray. If it\u2019s reasonable to do, you may even want to check the trashcan at the place where you just ate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After searching thoroughly, you should call your dentist. They\u2019ll talk to you about what your next step should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were fairly close to moving onto the next alignment tray anyway, your dentist may just move you up early. This is generally an easy fix, and it ensures that you don\u2019t lose any progress on your orthodontic treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s too early to move on to the next phase, your dentist will likely ask you to continue wearing a previous set while a set of replacement trays is crafted. That way, you won\u2019t lose any progress while the new set is being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Keep Ahold of Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure that you don\u2019t lose your Invisalign, you should invest in a personalized carrying case. This gives you somewhere to put your aligner when you aren\u2019t using it, reducing the odds that you\u2019ll accidentally misplace it without realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. David Rosenfeld is proud of his extensive pedigree as a dentist and loves being able to use his expertise to help people get the beautiful smiles that they\u2019ve always wanted. Dr. Rosenfeld received his dental degree from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in New York City, and served as the chief dental resident at The Jamaica Hospital and Medical Center in Queens, New York. He has also earned Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about Invisalign, he can be reached at his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.njsmile.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (908) 668-7838.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the main things that Invisalign aligners have over other kinds of orthodontics is the fact that they\u2019re removable. While traditional braces tend to come with quite a few dietary restrictions, Invisalign aligners can be removed before mealtime, meaning that you can eat just about anything you want. 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