{"id":1284,"date":"2023-04-11T13:02:32","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T17:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2023-05-30T13:05:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:05:18","slug":"invisalign-aligner-does-not-fit-what-should-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/invisalign-aligner-does-not-fit-what-should-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"My Invisalign Aligner Doesn\u2019t Fit: What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"a closeup of a patient with an Invisalign aligner\" class=\"wp-image-1285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image-1.png 975w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> is one of the hottest treatment options around\u2014these days, more patients than ever before are taking advantage of these unique clear aligners for various orthodontic needs. However, if you fall into this camp, you might\u2019ve noticed recently that your aligners don\u2019t seem to be fitting as intended\u2014and whether they\u2019re too tight, too loose, or ill-fitting in some other way, this can ultimately affect your treatment\u2019s progress! Here\u2019s more from your dentist about what can possibly cause your aligners to stop fitting correctly, along with what you can do to address the issue and keep your Invisalign journey from experiencing any setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Invisalign Aligners to Stop Fitting Properly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Invisalign relies on gradual pressure over time to move teeth, the aligners must fit <em>exactly<\/em> as intended to ensure comfortable movement and optimal results. Although the aligners might not feel like they fit perfectly at first, you\u2019ll become used to wearing them after a while. However, there are a few things that might inhibit your trays from sitting on your teeth correctly, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ve recently swapped to a new set of aligners, which is a standard part of the process and represents forward progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve stopped wearing your aligners as often as intended (20 \u2013 22 hours per day), which means your teeth aren\u2019t moving to match up with your aligners as you advance to new sets of trays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your aligners (or teeth) have sustained physical damage, causing them to fit improperly. Disfigured aligners can also occur if you fail to properly clean\/care for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Address Ill-Fitting Aligners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring that your aligners fit properly at all times throughout your orthodontic journey is the absolute best way to guarantee results that you\u2019ll love showing off. That said, there are a few ways you can help your aligners to fit as intended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re putting in your aligners, push them down over the front teeth first and then apply even pressure to the molars until the aligners \u201csnap\u201d into place. Then use your thumbs to press along the entire surface of the aligners, fully sealing them over your teeth. Haphazardly inserting your aligners might cause damage to them or your other oral structures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your aligner isn\u2019t fitting over just one tooth, it often means there\u2019s a gap between the tooth and aligner, which is often where Invisalign chewies are handy. These are small, chewable cylinders that help the aligners sit correctly and eliminate air bubbles. They\u2019re also incredibly useful for when patients have just advanced to a new set of trays, and it\u2019s smart to use them first thing in the morning and before you go to bed at night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, no matter what you do, your aligners may still not fit properly\u2014and this is a sign that you should visit your provider for assistance. Your plan might need a few minor tweaks or moderate revision, and your dentist is undeniably the best person to help with this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Long Island native, Dr. Dory Stutman received his dental doctorate from Case Western Reserve University and is a proud member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association. He\u2019s also an accredited member of the renowned American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. His practice in Massapequa Park is thrilled to offer a wide range of services including orthodontic options like Invisalign. If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to schedule a visit for you or a loved one, you can contact Dr. Stutman through his practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone for further assistance: <strong>(516) 798-3808.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invisalign is one of the hottest treatment options around\u2014these days, more patients than ever before are taking advantage of these unique clear aligners for various orthodontic needs. However, if you fall into this camp, you might\u2019ve noticed recently that your aligners don\u2019t seem to be fitting as intended\u2014and whether they\u2019re too tight, too loose, or [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>My Invisalign Aligner Doesn&#039;t Fit Correctly | South Shore Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If your Invisalign aligner has stopped fitting properly, there\u2019s no reason to panic! 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