I started Invisalign 2 weeks ago and I am on my first tray until Tuesday when I return to the dentist.
On one side, the tray is rubbing against and irritating the inside of my mouth when I speak. Yesterday was particularly bad and the tray caused my mouth to bleed. I tried smoothing it out with a nail file, but it did not work.
Any suggestions for what I can put on the irritation or what I can do?
Invisalign causing irritation
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Re: Invisalign causing irritation
It happens to me very often. Probably I can say every 2 trays
Once my dentist cut the border of my bottom tray was unnecessary too long and it was cutting my gum so badly!
I believe is something that you have to use to, with the days will improve
Once my dentist cut the border of my bottom tray was unnecessary too long and it was cutting my gum so badly!
I believe is something that you have to use to, with the days will improve
Re: Invisalign causing irritation
I consistently and without issue have taken an emery board to my trays. I put them in, feel around where they are irritating me, take them out and file. Repeat until the tray is comfortable, then probably repeat again a few days into each tray after it has had a chance to settle.
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Re: Invisalign causing irritation
I'm the same as the last poster - I file every tray because there is always at least one spot that feels a bit sharp or rubs in just the wrong spot/way.
Donna
Started treatment 9/2/09
Treatment finished 4/27/11
Started treatment 9/2/09
Treatment finished 4/27/11
Re: Invisalign causing irritation
Thank you all so much for your replies.
I got my second tray today (with attachments) and while the tray is MUCH more comfortable, the pressure from the attachments is killer! Yowza!
I got my second tray today (with attachments) and while the tray is MUCH more comfortable, the pressure from the attachments is killer! Yowza!
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Re: Invisalign causing irritation
I got that on some early aligners, and I tried to put up with the discomfort because I knew the tissue would heal stronger and be more resilient. On occasion the pain was too much and I used Bonjella to ease it while it healed.
With this approach I haven't had to file any trays, and I've only had sores in 1 tray out of the last 10 or so.
With this approach I haven't had to file any trays, and I've only had sores in 1 tray out of the last 10 or so.
Treatment started: 13th July 2010.
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Expected finish: 14th June 2011.
Upper Trays: 21
Lower Trays: 24