{"id":176,"date":"2021-02-25T20:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/?p=176"},"modified":"2024-09-04T12:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T12:17:08","slug":"lost-invisalign-aligner-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/25\/lost-invisalign-aligner-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"I Lost My Invisalign Aligner \u2014 Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the great things about Invisalign<\/a> is that the aligners are removable. You can therefore eat whatever you want and enjoy an easy oral hygiene routine. However, while removable clear braces are certainly convenient, they also come with the risk that you might lose track of them. Even the most careful individual could find that one of their aligners is suddenly nowhere to be seen! What should you do if that happens to you? Here are some practical steps you can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Check the Most Likely Places<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to wrap your Invisalign tray in a napkin while you enjoy lunch. However, it is surprisingly common for people who do this to accidentally throw their aligner in the trash after their meal, so you might find it beneficial to take a quick look in the garbage can. If you find it, you might be able to give your aligner a thorough cleaning and continue to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few other places where you might check for your aligner include your bathroom cupboards, storage cubbies in your car, and your purse. Invisalign might get damaged in such places, so if you notice that your aligner is warped, do not try to wear it. Instead, ask your orthodontist for advice on your next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Your Orthodontist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If all reasonable efforts to locate your aligner fail, give your orthodontist a call. There are a few possibilities for what they might tell you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n