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You have two options:Go back to your orthodontist and ask them to smooth off the sharp area or smooth it off yourself with an emery board or nail fine (gently!).
You can easily trim a sharp edge off your aligner, and I suggest that you trim it with a fine curved scissor or a nail clipper, not a file. A file tends to leave a rough edge and you're much better off with a clean cut. By the way; just a few millimeters, not too much, will do it. To be safe, why not call your orthodontist to be sure it's OK with him/her?
The edges of the Invisalign tray are often irregular or jagged and can cause the irritation that you describe. Your dentist/orthodontist can easily smooth and polish the edge, but in the meantime an emory board or nail file can be used to soften the edge at home until you are able to see your dentist.
Yes, try in tray #2. Since you were not even one week into tray #1, this second tray will probably be VERY tight! You will probably have to get it as far on as you can and gradually squeeze it on all the way by biting down. It will probably make your teeth very sore!If you...
You deserve a beautiful smile! Fixing your teeth is an investment in yourself. It is very important to have straight teeth for esthetic reasons as well as for your overall health. Crowded teeth are difficult to clean, and can harbor bacteria that can cause decay and periodontal disease. B...
It is an established fact that 40% of all braces wearers, regardless of treatment method, it would be wise to continue your aligner wear.
