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Thanks to Invisalign\u2019s clear aligners, it\u2019s easy for patients to see how their teeth move during treatment. But what if you start noticing gaps between your teeth and aligners? Unfortunately, that could mean that the plastic trays are not \u201ctracking\u201d your teeth properly \u2013 and that can hinder your treatment. Are you unsure of what to do? Read along to learn four tips that can help you get back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Clear Aligner Tracking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, you might be wondering what \u201ctracking\u201d even is. It basically describes how teeth move per your Invisalign<\/a> treatment plan. The clear aligners use constant, gradual pressure to shift your teeth into a more desirable position. Your teeth continue to repeat this process with every set of new trays until you achieve a perfect, new smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Help You Get Back on Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, what should you do if your teeth aren\u2019t tracking? Here are few steps you can take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Invisalign Chewies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign \u201cchewies\u201d are soft, flexible rolls of chewable material shaped like a cotton roll or earplug. Their purpose is to help seat your aligners properly. Do you want to try this approach? After switching to a new set of aligners, or whenever you slip them back in your mouth, chew on them for a few minutes. It helps eliminate tracking issues by ensuring the aligners are positioned properly over your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Your Aligners as Instructed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t been diligent about wearing your aligners, it could result in tracking issues. Remember, they must be worn for at least<\/em> 20 hours per day, although 22+ is preferable. It\u2019s crucial that you stick to a schedule and meet the recommended wear time \u2013 otherwise your teeth won\u2019t move as quickly as they should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask Your Dentist About Back-Tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are your new aligners ill-fitting? It could be because your previous set failed to move your teeth fully in preparation for the new trays. If you think that\u2019s why your teeth aren\u2019t tracking, ask your dentist about \u201cbacktracking\u201d. They\u2019ll allow you to wear your old aligners for an additional week or two to ensure your teeth are moving properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask For a Revision of Your Invisalign Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you tried all the previous steps and your teeth still aren\u2019t tracking, you might need to ask your dentist for an Invisalign treatment revision. Depending on their findings, they may need to issue you new aligners or use attachments to help your teeth shift into their ideal position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, things won\u2019t always go according to plan. But with the help of your dentist, you can get back on track in no time. At the end of your Invisalign treatment, you\u2019ll have a beautiful, straight smile to show for all your hard work and effort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Clear Coast Dental, we have helped patients throughout the New Bedford community achieve and maintain their best smiles for decades. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, personalized, and compassionate dental care that\u2019s bound to exceed even the highest patient expectations. If your teeth aren\u2019t tracking with Invisalign treatment, we can revise your plan and help you get back on track in no time. Visit our website<\/a> or call (508) 997-1030 <\/strong>to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanks to Invisalign\u2019s clear aligners, it\u2019s easy for patients to see how their teeth move during treatment. But what if you start noticing gaps between your teeth and aligners? Unfortunately, that could mean that the plastic trays are not \u201ctracking\u201d your teeth properly \u2013 and that can hinder your treatment. Are you unsure of what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat to Do If Your Teeth Aren\u2019t Tracking with Invisalign<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Is your Invisalign not tracking according to your treatment plan? 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