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Survive the First Week Wearing Invisalign – Some Tips and Tricks That Can Help

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Survive the First Week Wearing Invisalign – Some Tips and Tricks That Can Help

It’s no secret that the first week of orthodontic treatment is often the most challenging one. It’s hard because your teeth and gums are still adjusting to having something foreign in the mouth. It’s easier if you are using best Invisalign in Coquitlam since it makes use of clear aligners that you wear over your teeth. You can remove the clear aligners before eating but you still need to make sure that you wear the aligners for at least 22 hours a day.


Although many people would say that Invisalign in Coquitlam is a less painful treatment compared to wearing braces, there might still be some discomfort and soreness. You can do the following tips and tricks that will help you survive that grueling first week:


Use Invisalign wax.


Invisalign wax helps dull out the rough and painful edges of the aligners. Since the aligners are made from a plastic material, the edges might not be filed down enough to be comfortable. They could be sharp enough to chafe the inside of your mouth and tongue and that can be very uncomfortable. Use the wax on the spots that feel too rough until you can have them filed down by your dentist.


Use a nail file.


One of the tricks you can try if your aligners have rough and painful spots is to use a nail file. Just file down those sharp edges to dull them out. Just make sure you wipe and clean your aligners before using them to remove the residues.


Use chewies.


It takes time to get the hang of putting the aligners on your teeth. You might need to forcefully push them down to lock the aligners in place. To make it easier, use chewies instead. Just bite down on the soft material and it will lock the aligners for you.


Chewing exercises can also help your teeth get used to wearing the aligners. Many dentists also recommend doing these exercises to manage the pain. Try chewable mints. They can help you lock your aligners in place but will help you get a fresh breath as well.


Use a time tracker.


You are supposed to wear your aligners for 22 hours a day. However, it’s easy to lose track of time when you are not monitoring your usage. You could take them off before eating and forget to put them back on. So try using a time tracker. There are mobile applications today that you can use for such a purpose.


Use a removal tool.


There are tools designed to easily and effectively remove your aligners. Make sure you keep one handy.

Ace Dental Centres can help you with your treatment for Invisalign in Coquitlam so you will have more success from this treatment.


Harry Conway is the Author of this article. To know more about Root Canal Treatments in Coquitlam please visit our website: acedental.ca


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