Should I Chomp Down with Invisalign?

May 7, 2010
Asked By:3207anon in CA

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?

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October 1, 2010

Answer: Shifting of bite during orthodontic braces is normal

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October 1, 2010

Answer: Shifting of bite during orthodontic braces is normal

May 16, 2010

Answer: Sorry your Dentist didnt give you proper instructions...

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May 16, 2010

Answer: Sorry your Dentist didnt give you proper instructions...

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May 12, 2010

Answer: The trays will do the work

May 12, 2010

Answer: The trays will do the work

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May 10, 2010

Answer: Let invisalign work and stop clenching!

May 10, 2010

Answer: Let invisalign work and stop clenching!

May 16, 2010

Answer: Allow the trays to work.

May 16, 2010

Answer: Allow the trays to work.

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