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Losing important items can drive you crazy! Especially if you\u2019ve spent a lot of time and money on it, you can feel anxious until you get it back or replace it. Unfortunately, while crystal clear on your teeth, Invisalign aligners<\/a> are just as translucent off them, making them far too easy to misplace or lose altogether. What should you do if you find yourself in this situation? Keep reading to learn four essential steps to get through without deviating too far from your treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Don\u2019t Panic.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although your first thoughts after realizing you can\u2019t find your aligners are to freak out, try to stay calm. Your memory and decision-making skills can fail when your brain goes into panic mode. With a calm clear head, taking deep breaths, you can remember these steps and take the right actions to get back on track with treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Call Your Dentist\u2019s Office Immediately.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist put your treatment plan together and can guide you through any setbacks. Reach out to their team and let them know what has happened. Even if your dentist cannot speak directly to you at the moment, they will get back to you as soon as they can with precise directions for your next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Follow Your Dentist\u2019s instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where you are in your treatment plan, your dentist could give you various instructions for your specific circumstances. For example, if you just switched to a new set of aligners, you may be told to put your last pair again until your replacement aligners arrive. This may cause a short delay in your plan, but it will prevent your teeth from digressing. On the other hand, if you are close to making a planned switch to the next set anyway, you may get the green light to do so then. No matter what your dentist tells you, do it to prevent further<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Try to Prevent Loss Again in the Future.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve regained your footing in Invisalign treatment, certain habits can help you avoid losing them again. For instance, whenever you take your aligners out, always put them in the case and keep it in the same spot or pocket. That way, you\u2019ll have more peace of mind and more free time to do fun things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a human, you may lose things now and then, including an Invisalign aligner, but with the right choices and actions, you can still achieve your goal of a perfectly straight smile with these more aesthetically subtle, fast, and effective orthodontic trays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amherst Dental Group consists of seven dentists<\/a> and an even larger staff of supporting professionals on the team. We are proud to offer Invisalign treatment and are happy to address any questions or concerns you have about this popular service. If you would like to book a consultation, you are welcome to reach out to us online<\/a> or call our Williamsville office at 716-689-8882.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Losing important items can drive you crazy! Especially if you\u2019ve spent a lot of time and money on it, you can feel anxious until you get it back or replace it. Unfortunately, while crystal clear on your teeth, Invisalign aligners are just as translucent off them, making them far too easy to misplace or lose altogether. What should you do if you find yourself in this situation? Keep reading to learn four essential steps to get through without deviating too far from your treatment plan. 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