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Aligner Irritation Inside of Mouth

I started using the aligners 48 hours ago.  The inside of my mouth seems quite irritated, especially the inside of my cheeks.  Will this...

Will Invisalign Irritate Gums and Lips Like Traditional Braces?

I am currently wearing what's called a space maintainer... I am not sure why (they didn't really explain it to me) because all I want are straighter...

Is It Normal to Have Some Mouth Sores when You Begin to Use Invisalign?

Are there any over-the-counter medications available to help with this?

My Gums Are Red and Irritated Since I Started Wearing Invisalign, What Can I Do?

This is the 2nd day I am wearing invisalign. A part of my gums is red, irritated and sore. It looks like its bleeding but its not. What does this mean...

Irritation to Tongue, Gums and Under Lips: Could I Be Allergic to the Trays?

The first 2 weeks of my treatment were great. This last week, however, has been horrible. It feels like I burned the entire inside of my mouth. My...

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