{"id":344,"date":"2024-01-02T15:10:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-02T15:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/?p=344"},"modified":"2024-01-30T15:15:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T15:15:29","slug":"cozy-crisis-what-do-i-do-if-my-invisalign-doesnt-fit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistryinmillersville.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/02\/cozy-crisis-what-do-i-do-if-my-invisalign-doesnt-fit\/","title":{"rendered":"Cozy Crisis: What Do I Do if My Invisalign Doesn\u2019t Fit?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Invisalign<\/a> is a popular orthodontic substitute for traditional braces because it\u2019s much less visibly intrusive than having clunky brackets installed on your teeth. Instead, this therapy relies on the pressure created by clear plastic aligner trays to gently reposition them over time. They\u2019re customized to be placed snuggly over your teeth and exert just the right force to shift them. Then in 1 to 2 weeks, you\u2019ll receive a new set from your dentist to account for the change and continue forward progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients sometimes find that their aligners don\u2019t fit the way they\u2019re intended to and worry that it will put a real dent in their treatment plan. Fortunately, that\u2019s not always the case. Keep reading to learn more about why your Invisalign might not be sitting correctly and what you can do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Does It Feel Like When Invisalign Fits Well?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to Invisalign, it can be harder to know if your aligners aren\u2019t situated correctly because you haven\u2019t yet become accustomed to them. It\u2019s normal to notice small gaps around your teeth with a new set because they haven\u2019t yet shifted. As they start to migrate, you\u2019ll notice less space between your pearly whites and the plastic because they\u2019ll have transitioned fully.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To stay on track, you need to wear your aligners for 22 hours every day. That means you should only take them out for meals and your oral hygiene routine. Otherwise, your chompers will revert to their previous positions and your new trays won\u2019t be able to cover them correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Do if My Aligners Don\u2019t Fit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes your aligners need a little extra help to ensure that they settle in as they should. Many patients use specifically designed Invisalign chewies to help them eliminate gaps or remove air bubbles when inserting their trays. These are small, cylindrical tubes made of a spongy material that pushes your trays into place when you bite down on them. Some tips for using these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n