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Can Invisalign cause upper respiratory infection?

EveJohnstoneDec 9, 2017
I'm on my first tray of Invisalign and on my second night I experienced intense pain inside my left ear, pressure and deafness. The next morning there is now puss leaking out and the pressure + deafness has now moved to my right ear. This has never happened before at the same time regarding middle ear infections.

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Dr. Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)
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Answered on Dec 18, 2017
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Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)

Your Hawley retainer was made to retain your teeth in a specific position. Invisalign moves teeth. The Hawley not fitting is good evidence that the Invisalign has made changes to your tooth position and is working. After the Invisalign is complete, you will need to get some new type of retainer.

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Hi ElizabetheSe,Yes, it is normal to experience sensitivity after IPR's. Over time it should subside with. 

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Hi Bubbobble,At our practice we advise our patients to wear their trays for 14 days each. If the tray is painful, your teeth may not be tracking properly. With that said, switching to the next tray will not alleviate any pain but most likely cause more. Make an appointment with your Invisalign ...

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