{"id":723,"date":"2024-09-10T14:44:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T14:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/?p=723"},"modified":"2024-09-10T14:44:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T14:44:38","slug":"clear-aligner-teeth-movements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/10\/clear-aligner-teeth-movements\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does It Mean If Clear Aligners Don\u2019t Move the Teeth as Expected?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_518076454-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Blonde woman holding a clear aligner\" class=\"wp-image-724\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Straightening your smile with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distinguished-dental.com\/invisalign-suresmile-clear-aligners.html\">clear aligners<\/a> is a very gradual process. The treatment involves a number of aligners that are all designed to guide the teeth slightly closer to their ideal positions. But what if your teeth aren\u2019t moving the way they\u2019re supposed to? Below is a quick look at some potential reasons why your clear aligners aren\u2019t yielding the expected results \u2013 as well as some possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual Differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it all comes down to the patient. Not everyone\u2019s body responds to orthodontic treatment in the exact same way; in certain cases, your teeth may simply prove to be unusually difficult to move. The lateral incisors next to your front teeth tend to be particularly stubborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your teeth are resistant to clear aligners, it may be necessary to place attachments. These fixtures can help provide the additional force required to help the teeth make the desired movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not Wearing the Aligners Enough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While braces are fixed in place on the teeth, clear aligners are much more reliant on patient compliance. If you don\u2019t keep your clear aligners in your mouth for the required 22 hours a day, your teeth won\u2019t make the necessary movements on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essential to be mindful of how much time your aligners spend outside of your mouth each day. Ideally, you should only take them out during meals or when it\u2019s time to brush and floss. You may want to start a timer whenever you remove your aligners; this can make it significantly easier to ensure that you\u2019re wearing them enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colliding Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are your teeth particularly close together? If so, there\u2019s a chance that they could be colliding with each other during the treatment process. Naturally, this can interfere with their ability to move according to the treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist will perform regular progress checks during your clear aligner treatment, which will give them the opportunity to see whether the teeth are colliding. If they are, they can suggest potential solutions, such as reshaping the teeth in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Aligners Prematurely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since each new clear aligner represents the next step in the treatment process, you may be tempted to change to the next set of aligners early once it looks like your teeth have already moved. However, this can cause problems with the bone remodeling process, and it might even damage the tooth roots, thus resulting in the teeth not moving properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should always be very careful about wearing each aligner for exactly the right amount of time before moving on to the next one in the series. Try setting a reminder on your phone so that you know for sure when it\u2019s time to make the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to reach out to your dentist if you have any concerns about the process of straightening your teeth with clear aligners. It\u2019s important that you have any problems taken care of as soon as possible so that you can stay on track toward a straighter smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sheri McIntosh studied dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, which is recognized as one of the country\u2019s top dental schools. 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