Often it is easier to ease one side off then the other, depending on if the teeth are crowded more on one side than the other. Also, if you have attachments on the some of the teeth, these areas will be more retentive and harder to remove. It is not unusual that especially at the start of treatment, it's a... more
Is there a structure to taking out Invisalign aligners?
Does anyone have any tips for taking off the aligners for invisalign? I spend about 20 minutes each time I need to take them off. The aligners do not hurt at all when they are in. I am getting frustrated with taking them out that I am seriously considering terminating the process. Any help would be appreciated!
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A: Ask for an aligner removal tool and/or start from the inside at the back
There are little plastic tools with hooks that can be used to remove aligners. These are particularly useful for those with short fingernails. Often, removal of the trays becomes more difficult during the first few days when the aligners are tight, if there are severe undercut areas, or multiple... more
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8 Mar 2009
I'm with you Honey! I just got my first tray two days ago and it is a pain! I've taken to using a bottle cap opener as I do not have long, hard fingernails. I see in the blogs that a crochet hook works. Taking them off is the worst!
2 posts
13 Mar 2009
Hi, I'm in day 3 of my first set of aligners. I've been having trouble removing them and a lot of pain doing so! I've been looking on forums and from what I can gather, it gets easier the longer you are in that tray as the pressure begins to ease as your teeth move. I've found it helps if you start at the back first. I really hope it does get easier as 11 months of this sounds like hell!