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You always do your best to keep your clear aligners organized and in their rightful location. However, no one is perfect. It isn\u2019t the end of the world if you lost your Nu Smile Aligners<\/a>, but it can get in the way of your treatment timeline. By acting quickly and taking all the right steps, you\u2019ll be back on track toward a straighter smile in no time! Continue reading to learn what you should do if you ever find yourself in this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What to Do When You Lose Your Nu Smile Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The very first thing you should do if you misplace your aligner is take a deep breath and another look around. Because your aligners are clear, it can be easy to look passed them. Retrace your steps if you are able. If you\u2019ve done this and still can\u2019t find them, call your dentist. This way, they can give you proper instructions on what to do next based on your individual treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is tempting to move on to your next set of aligners and forget about the situation, but this isn\u2019t always the best option. Your dentist will likely only recommend this if you are almost done with your last set of trays. Nu Smile Aligners are designed to slowly shift your teeth using small amounts of pressure. If you put in your new aligners too early, this could negatively impact your treatment timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you just started wearing the set of aligners you lost, your dentist may advise that you put your previous ones back in until new ones can be made. The best thing to do is be honest with your dentist so you can get back on track as quickly and smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do You Avoid Losing Your Nu Smile Aligners?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how frustrating it can be when you lose your aligners, it\u2019s a good idea to take steps to keep this from happening again. Here are some tips that can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n