- Unless specifically indicated otherwise by Dr. Papandreas, continue wearing your current trays around the clock until the new trays of additional aligners arrive in about 4 weeks. If they wear down/break you may progress forward one tray but only if approved directly by Dr. Papandreas otherwise the new trays may not fit resulting in added time and costs. If you do not have the next tray in your current series, then go backward one to hold your tooth alignment.
- How many new trays will be up to Dr. Papandreas once he evaluates all updated data and begins programming the next step.
- When the new trays arrive, there may be added buttons, additional polishing between teeth and/or rubber bands.
- If you do not want any of the above (buttons on select teeth, polishing between teeth, rubber bands, added trays, etc…) be sure to personally tell Dr. Papandreas now. Be aware changes to our recommendations can reduce the final results.
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