How can you get over gagging with my Invisalign? I’m fine with the top tray in but the bottom makes me gag. (Photo)

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The inside of my teeth towards the back make me gag and I feel like if I talk with both trays in I will gag. Currently only wearing my top tray.

Earl Bercovitch, DDS · Answer

Unfortunately, this is a common problem with many patients. A quick fix for this would be to trim the ends othe lower aligners. If your lower molars are not involved in any movement you could easily cut off the last tooth on each side, this usually will solve the problem. Of course, I would have your Orthodontist or Dentist, as you might trim too much.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Totally understand how you fill.You can ask your dentist to trim aligners a little in the back. That should help your gagging reflex.All the best to you!

Bjorn Melander, DDS, FAGD · Answer

I'd check with your dentist to see if there is a lot of movement on the lower molar teeth. If there isn't, it shouldn't change the outcome much to cut the last tooth on each side out of every tray. If that doesn't help try cutting the last two teeth out on each side. Hope this helps!

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