{"id":533,"date":"2025-07-07T22:19:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T22:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=533"},"modified":"2025-08-18T22:22:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T22:22:31","slug":"how-you-can-handle-a-lost-invisalign-aligner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westhartforddentalgroup.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/07\/how-you-can-handle-a-lost-invisalign-aligner\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Handle a Lost Invisalign Clear Aligner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Imagine you were eating at one of your favorite restaurants. You took out your Invisalign and wrapped it in a napkin that you set aside. You enjoyed your meal, but when you reached for your aligners, they were nowhere to be found! It\u2019s understandable to be a little worried about how this situation will affect your orthodontic treatment<\/a>. Here is a quick guide on what you should do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Do I Do If I Lose a Clear Aligner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you notice that you misplaced your Invisalign, then you should see if it\u2019s nearby on the floor, table, or counters. Clear aligners are fairly small and thin, so check in different crevices that they may have found their way into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your searches don\u2019t reap any rewards, then call your dentist right away. This will help get the answers you need to ensure that your treatment stays on track. If you just switched to a new set, then you may go back a pair to preserve your progress. If it was getting to the time to move forward, you might be able to jump ahead to the next set! In some cases, ordering a replacement is the best option, but your dentist will let you know what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Help You Avoid Losing Your Invisalign Trays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that your treatment isn\u2019t going to have a major setback by losing one pair. However, if you tend to misplace your clear aligners consistently, then there may be a bit of a delay. Here are some ways you can prevent losing any more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n