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Can Invisalign cause sudden, sharp ear pain?

overjet15Feb 4, 2015
I've suddenly developed very sharp pain in my left ear. Could this be related to the Invisalign? I'm 10 days in on tray 1 which has been uneventful up to this point. Also, my bottom aligner is suddenly cutting into the inside of my bottom lip. I woke up this morning with blood under my aligner. I tried filing it but it didn't help so I'm using dental wax now. The only thing "different" that has happened is that I had my 6 month dental cleaning yesterday. Thank you!

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Dr. Oleg Drut, DDS
Orthodontist
Answered on Feb 6, 2015
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