{"id":125,"date":"2020-11-22T23:41:59","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T23:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2020-12-11T23:43:56","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T23:43:56","slug":"lost-aligner-invisalign-enfield-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/22\/lost-aligner-invisalign-enfield-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"I Lost My Invisalign Aligner \u2014 What Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Everyone is familiar with the sense of dread that sinks in when an important item gets lost. That item might be your keys, a favorite piece of jewelry, or one of your aligners for Invisalign in Enfield<\/a>. Your aligners are a key part of your treatment, and you may begin to wonder if losing one of them could derail your smile\u2019s progress. Do not worry. There are some practical steps you can take to get your treatment back on track as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Make a Careful Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, one of the first things you should do if you lose an aligner is make a careful search for it. Aligners are relatively small, and their transparent nature can make them hard to spot if they stray away from where you normally keep them. Check beneath the sofa cushions, in the garbage can, and the nooks and crannies of your purse. Gym bags, sports lockers, and the drawers in your office desk are other places where you might look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your search for your aligner proves to be unsuccessful, give your dentist a call as soon as possible. They will advise you on what you should do. If you had just started wearing the lost aligner, you may be told to go back to wearing your previous aligner while you wait for a replacement to arrive. If you need a replacement, your dental team will give you an estimate of how long it will take to arrive and how much it will cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you were almost finished with the lost aligner, it might be okay to move onto the next one a few days early. However, you should not <\/em>do so without your dentist\u2019s or orthodontist\u2019s recommendation. Forcing your teeth to move too much too soon could be painful and may be harmful to your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Track of Your Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few tips that many patients have found helpful for keeping track of their aligners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n