Clear aligners continue to gain popularity as an alternative to traditional braces because they’re much more visually appealing. Patients love that they can straighten their smiles without having bulky metal brackets bonded to their teeth. Instead, this orthodontic method relies on transparent plastic trays customized to fit snuggly over your pearly whites to gently shift them into their ideal placements.
However, because clear aligners are intended to be less visibly intrusive, it’s not uncommon to lose or misplace them. If you’ve found yourself in this unfortunate circumstance and aren’t sure what to do, keep reading to learn about 3 steps you can take!
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