{"id":738,"date":"2025-03-14T19:24:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=738"},"modified":"2025-04-25T19:30:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:30:27","slug":"lost-invisalign-aligner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpmgeneraldentistry.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/14\/lost-invisalign-aligner\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost an Invisalign Aligner? Here\u2019s What You Should Do"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you\u2019re in the middle of the Invisalign<\/a> process, one of the most alarming things that can happen to you is suddenly realizing that you have lost an aligner. Needless to say, this is an issue that could easily disrupt your treatment if you don\u2019t take the right steps to resolve it. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a plan for dealing with the worst-case scenario \u2013 or stopping it from happening in the first place! Below is a look at what to do about a lost Invisalign aligner, as well as tips for avoiding such a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Should You Do If an Invisalign Aligner Goes Missing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first step, obviously, should be to see if you can find the aligner. Take the time to retrace your steps closely and search anywhere you happened to be recently. Don\u2019t leave any stone unturned; your aligner could have been thrown away by accident, or it might have fallen between the couch cushions. You\u2019ll have the best chance of finding it if you\u2019re as thorough as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the event that you simply can\u2019t locate your aligner, call your dentist and ask what they recommend. Oftentimes, you can simply have a replacement made; until then, you can wear a previous aligner so that your teeth don\u2019t drift back to their original positions and undo all your progress. Alternatively, you might be able to simply move on to the next aligner in the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can You Do to Avoid Losing an Aligner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, there\u2019s always a chance of accidents happening even if you take all the right precautions. Nevertheless, you\u2019ll be less likely to lose your aligners if you practice the right habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n