A member asked:

Will leaving invisalign home when i go white water rafting affect my teeth?

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Dr. David May answered

Yes: Anytime you don't wear your aligners will allow your teeth to stop moving the way you want them to move and allow them to start to move back to where they were before.

Answered 3/16/2014

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Depends how long: For a few hours one day not critical. For continous over 12 hours not wearing can make it hard to get back in place.

Answered 12/11/2012

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It might. : Consistent wear of clear aligners is critical. Why not wear them during your trip. Simply take your case and put it in a zip pocket to store your aligners when eating.

Answered 2/16/2013

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Yes: To stay on track and keep your treatment time short as possible, you need to wear them full time. Take just the number of aligners needed to complete your trip and be diligent with them.

Answered 2/18/2013

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Dr. Pablo Cuevas answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

No: Invisalign are secure enough that they should be no problem with physical activity. Not wearing them especially for extended periods of time may require mid course corrections that may not only add time to your treatment but also cost.

Answered 5/24/2013

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Yes: If it is more than a day or two, they may not fit so well. Aligners do protect your teeth, so it is not a bad thing to wear them while rafting.

Answered 7/6/2013

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