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 tongue is sore, my gums feel completely different and extra sensitive. I woke up this morning with the inside of my lips extra red and tender. I feel like I can't taste my food. Could I be allergic to the trays? Is there anything I could do? Should I see my doctor about this?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Bren in LA, CA in Alhambra, CA

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Allergy to Invisalign Aligners

Like most of the clinicians that answered the question I do agree that allergy is not very likely and the cause of the irritation could be roughness in the aligner. However, there have been reported some allergic or adverse reactions to the aligner, in fact, I am going through a case right now with a patient that is describing symptoms similar to yours. See your doctor, if the symptoms are the same with the next aligner, your doctor may want to report this to Invisalign and get a... more

Allergy to InvisalignTrays possible, but unlikely

I would return to the dentist who gave you the trays and check the fit. If at all possible maybe you could go to the next set of aligners and wear them to see if they do the same thing. It is most likely the fit of the tray. It also could be possible that you could have a bacterial, or fungal infection irritating these areas. You have a nice warm, moist , environment for things to grow inside the trays and your mouth. All of these things are easily treatable. more

Not an Allergy

Their could be two things happening. If the tray does not fit so well around the edges, this could be causing some irritation to all of the soft tissue in your mouth( i.e. lips, gums, tongue ). If the first two weeks were fine, I can only guess that you have moved to your second set of trays. Perhaps your teeth have not shifted enough and that is why the tray is not fitting correctly. I suggest you see your dentist or orthodontist that is treating your case to check... more

Allergy to invisalign aligners is rare

Never say never, but it is not likely that the aligners are causing an allergic reaction. Most commonly is the aligners are slightly rough or trimmed in such a way that they are irritating the tissues, and the next aligner will not cause this. I WOULD see the doctor to know what they see, but it is likley going to take care of itself.

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pditty 11 Sep 2012

My first set of aligners caused a severe allergic reaction with extraordinarily painful mouth sores and significant puffiness and swelling of my lips and cheeks. The sores themselves were NOT located where rubbing was occurring, but rather higher up in my oral cavity about a half inch above my top front teeth. After consulting with my doctor and the Align company, I was notified that they would send me a new set of aligners that were essentially hypoallergenic. The new aligners have been MUCH better. I'm now on trays 5/16 and haven't had any more mouth sores or issues.

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