I treat many patients with Invisalign and am currently treating myself. I had some significant discomfort the first few days (teeth very tender and tongue and cheeks raw with some ulcers). I stayed on Motrin and that pretty much took care of it. Now, I take Motrin on the day I put in a new... more
Pain normal while wearing Invisalign?
I am on my third Invisalign tray and I'm experiencing a lot of pain on the rigjht side of my face and jaw. When I wear the tray for more than 22 hours for 3-4 days, the pain feels a lot like I had my impacted tooth removed. I can't wear it anymore. My doctor says he has no idea about this pain. I must do something about it. Can any doctor here explain if this is normal? I want to stop this treament and get my money back.
2 answers to “Pain normal while wearing Invisalign?”
A: The pain is from teeth grinding!
I have seen this before with just a few patients. The pain comes from teeth grinding during the day and at night. You should stop clenching your teeth during the day and at night. You will eventually get over it and you will stop clenching your teeth when your body decides that the aligners are supposed to be... more
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17 Jun 2009
Hi Adminop,
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