{"id":268,"date":"2022-11-14T20:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T20:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/?p=268"},"modified":"2022-12-23T20:36:51","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T20:36:51","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-invisalign-aligners-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gramercydentalstudio.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/14\/what-to-do-if-you-lose-your-invisalign-aligners-2\/","title":{"rendered":"So, You Lost Your Invisalign Aligners?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Losing things can be incredibly frustrating. Everyone knows the feeling of frantically looking for the misspaced item. This holds true even for your Invisalign aligners! When your treatment has been progressing toward your straighter smile, it can be alarming when your trays disappear. Here is what to do so you can keep your Invisalign treatment on track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Remain Calm and Retrace Your Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Losing aligners is not uncommon so you are not alone. While it can feel stressful because you don\u2019t want an interruption on the road to your beautiful smile, it is perfectly solvable. Take a breath and retrace your steps. Aligners often get lost when they are taken out during mealtimes. You might have wrapped them in a napkin to keep them safe or placed them on a tray near your plate. They could easily be mistaken for garbage. Be sure to take a deep look near your dining area and in any nearby trash bins. If you happen to find your aligner, you should thoroughly clean it before placing it in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you cannot find your Invisalign trays despite your best effort, now it is time to call your dentist as soon as possible. This is key in not interfering with your treatment. It is important to not take matters into your own hands. Your dentist will advise you of your next steps, which could possibly be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n