My Invisalign retainers are making my mouth hurt. What can I do?

If you were given vivera retainers, it is common to feel more pressure on the teeth initially than regular Aligners because vivera retainers are made with stronger materials which makes it stiffer, durable and less flexible. Often, it may take a week for you to get used to it. 

If you feel the pressure is not going away after 1-2weeks of wearing, see your dentist or orthodontist for an evaluation as the problem may be the fit in the retainers.

Hi there,

Typically when retainers hurt after not wearing them, it means the teeth have moved slightly. You are handling it correctly. I would recommend wearing them until they once again fit passively without aching. At that point, you can resume nighttime wear so long as they continue to fit passively (without aching) at night. If you have any questions, I would return to your dentist with the retainers to have them take a look.



Best of luck!