I will be starting Invisalign in a couple of weeks. I have a all inclusive vacation to Mexico in September that I'm very excited for, however worried now since I will be new to wearing Invisalign. I will be eating & drinking yummy frozen tropical drinks! If I use a straw will I be ok? If I wear them less than 22 hours & more like 18 for just 6 days will I be ok & just have to add more time to my tray? Welcome any tips please
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Your records are under the file of your previous doctor. You could ask to have them transferred to your new doctor so he could review the set-up and duplicate it perhaps, since you were satisfied. The product has changed and improved significantly in the past few years so your...
It is not that unusual to have some jaw discomfort at the start of treatment, and it is likely due to clenching. Having the unfamiliar bite position due to the thickness of the aligners can trigger muscle clenching. Tough it out for a bit. Use Tylenol (not aspirin or ibuprophen...