written by Dr Shaik Farhatulla, Reviewed by Dr satish Chandra date: 08.07.2025 "What Happens If I Miss a Day with Mydent Aligners?" Aligners like Mydent's are designed to apply gentle, continuous pressure on your teeth to move them slowly and safely. To achieve this, you must wear them for 20–22 hours a day, every day. Reference: Kravitz et al. (2009) emphasized that aligner efficacy is directly tied to daily wear duration and patient compliance. Source: Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2009;135(1):27–35. ❗ Missing One Day: What to Expect If you forget to wear your aligners for just one day, here’s what might happen: You might feel tightness or pressure when you put them back in Your teeth may start to shift slightly back to their original positions You may need to wear that aligner for an extra day or two before switching to the next one 🔄 Don’t move to the next aligner early after missing a day—always check the fit and consult your orthodontist if unsure. ⚠️ Missing More Than One Day: The Risks Increase If you skip multiple days: Aligners may not fit properly anymore Tooth movement becomes unpredictable You risk delaying your treatment or repeating aligners Your teeth may relapse, undoing previous progress Reference: Phan & Ling (2007) noted that teeth can shift back quickly, especially early in treatment, if consistent pressure is not maintained. Source: J Can Dent Assoc. 2007;73(3):263–266. 🛠️ What To Do If You Miss a Day (or More) Don’t Panic – One missed day won’t ruin your progress if you act fast Resume Wearing Aligners Immediately – As soon as you remember Check the Fit – If the aligner feels too tight, use chewies and wear longer Add Extra Days – Wear the tray a day or two longer before switching Contact Mydent – If your aligners no longer fit, or you've missed several days, our team can guide your next steps or issue a replacement 🧠 Why Consistency Matters Tooth movement is a biological process. The pressure from aligners stimulates the bone and ligaments around the tooth to remodel. But this only happens when that pressure is steady and sustained. Reference: Boyd RL (2008) explains that inconsistent aligner wear disrupts tooth movement and can extend total treatment time. Source: J Dent Educ. 2008;72(8):948–957. 📚 References Kravitz ND, Kusnoto B, Agran B, Viana G. How well does Invisalign work? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2009;135(1):27–35. Phan X, Ling PH. Clinical limitations of Invisalign. J Can Dent Assoc. 2007;73(3):263–266. Boyd RL. Esthetic orthodontic treatment using the Invisalign appliance. J Dent Educ. 2008;72(8):948–957. Proffit WR, Fields HW, Sarver DM. Contemporary Orthodontics. 5th ed. Mosby Elsevier; 2012.