Invisalign discomfort reddit Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Or check it out in the app stores on the last day of my first week before I switch and besides the first day of getting them I feel no discomfort. For my first tray I felt discomfort for 3 days and for my second tray the pain and discomfort was a lot worse than the first and lasted about 5 days. This community provides (unofficial) support for those using Invisalign! *Other I was just fitted for invisalign yesterday (1 of 21, every 2 weeks). New here? Click here for Wiki Rules: Violation of any of these rules could lead to a temporary or permanent ban. If you need more of moderate to sever braces are the better outcome. Or check it out in the app stores It will also help with the discomfort of the first 48 hours of a new tray. Invisalign had a patent for a long time so all the competition is newer and doesn't have the big name recognition. Had IPR. They're annoying, but really not a big deal. However, I absolutely just cannot deal with the pain. However, towards the middle of the tray/about eight days in, the pain and discomfort faded away. It is the mechanics of pain from pushing the teeth around and neurotransmitters signalling discomfort to the brain and gut even if that discomfort isn't very strong it is constant when you have invisalign in. I can still eat whatever I want the same day I change I’m almost 24 hours in and I have had no pain whatsoever, I’m finding it easy to speak, only had a slight lisp when I first put them in and the only time I’ve experienced discomfort is when I’m taking them out. I'm on day 1 of Tray 8 and I noticed I have been getting less sleep because of headaches and jaw discomfort which is making me more tired in the day. Also, your discomfort experience will not be consistent with each tray change. Maybe like if you’ve chewed gum for too long and you have a bit of tension in the jaw muscles. Bad bite. 13 votes, 27 comments. Fast-forward to this July: while traveling, I experienced discomfort, swelling, and worsening recession down to the base of my mouth. When I started my journey 2. Invisalign is not for everyone. But nothing really, it’s not even discomfort. I now think of Invisalign as the uncheap and uncheerful option in orthodontics. is this totally normal first week? Welcome to /r/Invisalign! Here you can learn about Invisalign by conversing with other users who have or are going through the Invisalign treatment. It wasn’t bad at all. I couldn’t stand the standard IPR procedure, the oszilliation made me extremely dizzy (I have a instability of my neck). After like 30 minutes I figured out that I could take off my top aligner, put the bands on the cuts, put the aligner on my teeth and pull it to the buttons. Look it hurts, but your teeth shift for your whole life anyway and wouldn’t you rathe be in pain with your teeth getting less crowded or more, because I wish I started earlier- I was already a the point where the crowding made it so I couldn’t chew on one side of my mouth with exactly 4 safe teeth before I got aligners. My top teeth are another story :/ With all that said, I have a few questions. This is true. But I was noticing that one tooth was starting to move, so I mentioned it to my dentist. During Invisalign, your teeth and bite are constantly shifting and two much pressure on certain teeth can actually sprain them. I believe it’s caused by two things: 1. This community provides (unofficial) support for those using Invisalign! Knowing what I know now about how they should fit, I am horrified I lived with that much discomfort and daily effort for 6+ months. Because things were going well, I could go down from 14 day to 10 day changes. I only feel discomfort when it's removed. Twice I've had the discomfort worsen around day 4. I will have attachments and rubber bands for the duration. Hi everyone, I finished my Invisalign treatment and got permanent retainers yesterday, I noticed that my top teeth feel a little sore and they’re aching when I bite down. Five months ago, a new dentist at my dental office recommended Invisalign to treat my clicking jaw. I'm on the second set of trays now and only had discomfort for about 12 hours I mentioned to my ortho that the last 2 trays were the only trays in my entire 1. Someone suggested taking 2x 3-4 hour breaks without Invisalign in the morning and evening to prevent total regression but reduce inflammation, which I’m going to try As a severe case of crowding with a cross bite i was doubtful myself that Invisalign would work for me, especially as i am in my mid 30s but im so happy with my progress. How to Avoid: Set reminders on your phone, create a schedule or use the Invisalign app to track your wear time. I really don’t have any real discomfort, maybe it was just fort the first 2-3 days of the first tray, and whenever a tooth starts to move that hasn’t moved before I feel something. Your dentist or orthodontist will determine if you need them. I’m not an expert but since your ortho cleared you for Invisalign, that means that your overall dental health is healthy enough to tolerate tooth movements with no problems. It might seem dramatic in the beginning but it’s really not, unless you are particularly sensitive. My kid who wore braces was in serious pain the first week of braces and then two days every time the bands were changed (serious pain like couldn’t eat for the first 4 days of braces, usually couldn’t eat for the first day after bands were changed, etc). - I used to have a gap between my front teeth for example. Or check it out in the app stores This community provides (unofficial) support for those using Invisalign! *Other aligner company users are also welcome, but refrain from advertising Members Online • Hot_Sail6003 . So far, I have only had mild discomfort. Got told I was making excellent progress and was given trays 12-18. This will be the case no matter which type of orthodontic I tried on my first retainer and it still fits in my mouth and i’ve had 0 pressure or discomfort the entire process. Makes it very difficult to take the tray off, which so far only causes a wave of discomfort through the teeth. Cold Compresses and Ice Packs Aside from the physical discomfort, your lips will protrude out like a duck from the brackets. But, the more you wear them, the more quickly discomfort will go away. Does Invisalign fix these kinds of issues? What other kinds of improvements did you notice during/after treatment? So far, since I've finished the Invisalign, I haven't had to visit the dentist outside my 6 monthly checkups like before. For those who've had their cross bite fixed with Invisalign, did you experience shifting or did your bite stay fixed long term? Are the elastics supposed to hurt for a few days or is this discomfort here to stay? The first 2 weeks I had the most discomfort and it lasted several days. particularly on one side only is where it’s painful (top left side of teeth) I've had a similar experience to others who have responded. I’m not having issues with pain, but I am constantly uncomfortable in more of a sensory way (I do have sensory processing issues). I couldn’t naturally rest and have my lips closed. First of all, I can’t speak to Spark because I haven’t used it. Eh, I worried about pain too - especially after reading all of the posts on Reddit! But compared to labor, delivery, C-section - Invisalign is a breeze. 93K subscribers in the Invisalign community. If you need them you should get them. After getting home I looked at the rubber band and noticed it was pulling the bottom tray off of my teeth a little bit so I tried pushing the tray further down. They are much more noticeable than the Invisalign. I'd say I've only had disruptive discomfort (like I felt it all the time, woke at night, painkillers dulled but didn't resolve) at the beginning of the first two trays. Pain when biting down, especially in my molars. Today was my first day teaching with Invisalign and I definitely felt the discomfort from the rubber band. This community provides (unofficial) support for those using Invisalign! *Other aligner company users are also welcome, but refrain from advertising Members Online 129 votes, 143 comments. 3) I am militant Mon-Fri about keeping them in 22 hrs a day. I mentioned to my ortho that the last 2 trays were the only trays in my entire 1. How long have you been wearing the trays? This shit gets way easier after just a week or two. By morning I feel fine. I changed to my 8th trays last Thursday (1/3/19) and my teeth are all fine except for one in particular, my molar next to my premolar. Overreacting? Possibly. Do you think Invisalign will eventually overtake traditional metal braces as the most commonly used orthodontic treatment, even for severe cases like mine? I'm late replying - did this go away? Sometimes your dentist can make adjustments to the trays to make them more comfortable. When I’m really stressed and anxious any amount of discomfort and pain seems to push me over the edge. Just had my first round evaluation. My first 2 trays hurt for 3-4 days. Is Try to put new trays in right before going to bed. Headgear, rubber bands, wires, metal scraping my gums, gum recession, cavities once the braces were removed and my teeth just got more crowded after the braces were removed even though I For people that don't wear invisalign confused as to how people can tell at a glance that this isn't Invisalign -- the aligners from Invisalign have a textured Invisalign logo on the aligner along with a uniquely identifiable id on both top and bottom. If I used the chewies consistently during the first 2 days of tray change, the pain is almost none. I thought I’d just get through the pain and rip em out like I usually would with normal trays that would hurt for the first few days, but holy crap, I Posted by u/taliya8 - 7 votes and 19 comments I guess you could argue that when I got braces the first time my teeth were a lot worse than they are the second time around doing Invisalign. Crypto Posted by u/Wide_Replacement7326 - 25 votes and 26 comments So I've had traditional braces and now Invisalign, to be honest with you I never really had a hard time with braces except for occasionally cutting up my gums. get reddit premium. Today, while at the orthodontist, I moved from my last active Invisalign tray to a set of passive aligners. Not really, I go to sleep with it fine. Gotta say though there is some serious discomfort/pain in my upper front teeth. 6months into my Invisalign happy with my progress so far. Maybe not. 2) I put my aligners in at night and take 2 ibuprofen just to get ahead of any discomfort. Actually had the best possible trip to the orthodontist. I have worn my retainer religiously every night for the last three years, and I can count on one hand the number of times I have forgotten or chosen not to wear it. 2. But they are gradually moving and aligning your teeth which may result in mild pain and some discomfort. No pain though, just a bit of discomfort with some trays. Mine did. You get to the point where it just feels like regular teeth and you don’t notice it. I've had them with both (as a kid with braces and now with Invisalign) and I would have been in treatment forever, or never had optimal (healthy) results, without them. Your teeth are are attached to your head so discomfort are to be expected. The amount of pain and discomfort for braces vs. Even if your teeth are sore, wear the aligners for the full 22 hours per day, or even more if The truth is, Invisalign aligners aren’t painful in themselves. The truth is, Invisalign aligners aren’t painful in themselves. That said, I was using Spark, which I understand is not as aggressive with moving teeth as I've heard Invisalign tends to be. They usually go in fine the first few days with minimal discomfort, but then toward the end of the length of time I'm supposed to wear them, I suddenly develop pain / discomfort. Invisalign is painful at times, but braces were much worse. kuizi phqft ybfavxj bvpf omr qqqsp nhlq ihxxrl ekerj ljngb vjyx kzt bwkrcy aatltk ndfey