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I'm on day 3 of invisalign and I am experiencing bruising within my cheeks and inner lips. What can I do to ease the discomfort?

staceywoodsMar 28, 2015
When my front lips go over my teeth the invisalign edges scratches my inner lip, is there anything that could help ease this discomfort?

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Dr. Maya V. Oliver, DDS
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Answered on Mar 31, 2015
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