Today someone accidentally threw away my Invisalign which I've been wearing for about 3 and a half days, so I tried to clean them with hot water, which deformed the top one. I have my next tray, and it seems to fit. Should I move on to my next tray?
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February 15, 2012
Answer: Ideally aligners should be worn for two weeks at a time
Invisalign trays are BPA free, and really shouldn't cause any type of allergic reaction.
If you got your attachments placed that day, it is possible that the altered taste and tongue sensation was due to a small amount of the tooth etchant contacting the tongue. Also if your mouth was...
Don't be embarrassed to tell your Dr what happened. This kind of things happens all the time. Most likely you will losse a couple of months of treatment time and will have to back track with the rys.It sNOT a big deal.
Yes, it would be a good idea to remove that excess bonding. It could be a real plaque trap. Maybe a little nitrous oxide while they are removing it would be a good idea. I too have sensitive teeth.
Dr. Sue Wendling