Q.
Hello. I’m really worried about my invisalign aligner. A piece at the back of the aligner has snapped off. It was my own stupid fault, I took the aligner off the clean my teeth and it fell on the floor then I stood on it. I don’t know what to do I’m scared that my dentist will just go off on one because he’s not the most patient of people I’ve ever met, he’s very blunt. Will I have to pay for a new aligner to be made? I was due to have my aligner changed next week anyway but obviously I’ll miss out on a weeks worth of treatment. What should I do? Thanks!
Hello. I’m really worried about my invisalign aligner. A piece at the back of the aligner has snapped off. It was my own stupid fault, I took the aligner off the clean my teeth and it fell on the floor then I stood on it. I don’t know what to do I’m scared that my dentist will just go off on one because he’s not the most patient of people I’ve ever met, he’s very blunt. Will I have to pay for a new aligner to be made? I was due to have my aligner changed next week anyway but obviously I’ll miss out on a weeks worth of treatment. What should I do? Thanks!
A.
If the aligner is only cracked slightly at the back you can continue to wear it by trimming it slightly with nail scissors. If it has split completely I would either see your dentist earlier and try the next step as there is a chance that it may fit. If not, go back to the previous aligner and see your dentist for a replacement. I’m afraid I can’t answer the cost issue as soon charge for replacements and others do not.
I hope this has been of some use.
Kind regards,
Saba Qureshi
If the aligner is only cracked slightly at the back you can continue to wear it by trimming it slightly with nail scissors. If it has split completely I would either see your dentist earlier and try the next step as there is a chance that it may fit. If not, go back to the previous aligner and see your dentist for a replacement. I’m afraid I can’t answer the cost issue as soon charge for replacements and others do not.
I hope this has been of some use.
Kind regards,
Saba Qureshi
Saba Qureshi
311 Boston Road Hanwell London W7 2AT
Web: www.sparkledental.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344
