If you damage or lose one of your aligners, the first thing you want to do is to contact our office as soon as possible. Next, it is important not to let it stress you out. We will be able to assess the situation and provide you with next steps. This could include simply moving to the next set of aligners in your series or getting a replacement ordered. One important thing to note is that you should first speak to us for professional guidance before moving on to the next aligner. Once we have evaluated the situation, we will let you know if this is a proper next step. Until you are provided with the next steps, you will want to maintain oral hygiene and wear your previous aligner to prevent teeth from shifting while awaiting a replacement.