I just got my 2nd tray set. These are significantly tighter than my first set and have begun to alter my bite. I am having difficulty chewing food, as my front teeth touch, causing a gap between my molars. My question is this: should I be clenching my teeth in a proper bite to affect the movement of the upper teeth as a whole, or should I just relax my jaw and allow the teeth to be manipulated by the trays? Also, does clenching down and increasing the pressure make invisalign more effective?
May 10, 2010
Answer: Let invisalign work and stop clenching!
During the process of tooth movement with invisalign your teeth are going to be moving and your bite will be changing. This process happens slowly and over time your teeth, your bite, and your muscles will all adjust to the new tooth position and bite.
I would not recommend clenching your teeth. I would recommend wearing your invisalign trays the 21-22 hour/day time prescribed by your doctor so that your teeth move most effectively. The proper wear time will also allow your aligners to fit best. I would let invisalign work as this is only your second tray and you are still getting used to the feel of invisalign and your new aligner. You must realize that changes in your tooth position and bite are a normal part of this process.
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May 10, 2010
Answer: Let invisalign work and stop clenching!
During the process of tooth movement with invisalign your teeth are going to be moving and your bite will be changing. This process happens slowly and over time your teeth, your bite, and your muscles will all adjust to the new tooth position and bite.
I would not recommend clenching your teeth. I would recommend wearing your invisalign trays the 21-22 hour/day time prescribed by your doctor so that your teeth move most effectively. The proper wear time will also allow your aligners to fit best. I would let invisalign work as this is only your second tray and you are still getting used to the feel of invisalign and your new aligner. You must realize that changes in your tooth position and bite are a normal part of this process.
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May 16, 2010
Answer: Allow the trays to work.
Clenching into trays is not necessary or desired. Just allow the trays to do their thing by themselves. It is very common during orthodontic treatment to have the bite feel somewhat off as they transition from one position to another. This may in fact happen over and over again with each tray. Don't worry it is normal. It will all work out in the end!
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May 16, 2010
Answer: Allow the trays to work.
Clenching into trays is not necessary or desired. Just allow the trays to do their thing by themselves. It is very common during orthodontic treatment to have the bite feel somewhat off as they transition from one position to another. This may in fact happen over and over again with each tray. Don't worry it is normal. It will all work out in the end!
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