What Level of Pain is Expected when Applying the Invisalign Attachments?

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Latest answer by Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
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Tags: jaw, discomfort, duration, sore

What level of pain is expected when applying the Invisalign attachments? Would one expect some jaw soreness or stiffness from the procedure? What aspects of getting attachments are uncomfortable? For how long?

6 answers to What Level of Pain is Expected when Applying the Invisalign Attachments?

Insignificant

The actual procedure of placing the attachments should not be any more discomfort than attaching something to your fingernails. Then, after inserting your aligner there would be some soreness but not of a significant nature. You can preload with Aspirin or Tylenol immediately to make it more comfortable. By preloading you will be more comfortable even the next day.

Gilbert H. Snow, DDS
Encino Orthodontist

Invisalign is very comfortable.

When applying the attachments or buttons there is no discomfort at all. Once applied the attachments wlll cause the trays to feel a little tighter and you may experience some slight discomfort when you place a tray for the first time but the application is painless.

Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

No pain with the clear advantage Invisalign

Their should be absolutely no pain associated with the attachment procedure. Attachments are tooth colored buttons that are bonded to specific teeth for added anchorage and to allow the trays to dictate the proper movement. The attachments are bonded to the enamel of the teeth in a very short amount of time. Their is absolutely no pain or discomfort with the bonding process. Some cases require no attachments and some require a few attachments to help with the... more

Jimmy C. Wu, DDS
San Diego Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign is very comfortable

The level of pain associated with applying the attachments with Invisalign is the same as when brushing your teeth (meaning not much). If your jaw is sore from opening your mouth to brush your teeth, then yes, you will have soreness. But that is about it. The teeth that get attachments (and normally very few) get cleaned and a chemical is placed to enhance the bond. A tray with the button material inside is placed and after the attachments are secure, the tray is... more

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Should I Expect Pain With Invisalign?

One of the disctinct advantages of Invisalign vs. convenctional braces is the increased level of comfort. You will experience ZERO discomfort placeing attachments. There is no anesthesia and no trauma of any kind. The dentist will place a small bit of chemical to etch your tooth (increase the suface area for best bonding retention) then the dentist will paint adhesive on the etched surface of the tooth, a light will be shined to cure the adhesive then an attachment placing template will be... more

Brad Lockhart, DDS
Tustin Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign attachments are very easy to apply

There should be absolutely no pain associated with applying attachments for Invisalign, but you will need to keep your mouth open for a little while, so there may be a little jaw discomfort if you are prone to that. Otherwise, it does take a couple of days to get used the attachments rubbing against your soft tissue when the aligners are not in and covering them, but this is usually very minor.

Andrew Orchin, DDS
Washington Cosmetic Dentist

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