I had my first tray put in yesterday, went back today cuz one attachment came off and to sand down edges as it is cutting up my mouth in diff. Places. It was somewhat fixed but. But other parts still cutting and it stings and hurts and I am diabetic, I cannot be getting cuts like this in my mouth. I am very frustrated and discouraged as well as worried. How can tgis be fixed, how much more needs to be sanded down or is there a way to sand it where plastic is. Nott sticking up, cutting my tongue. It hurts!
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If you're feeling some discomfort from your aligners, let your doctor know. The issues you mentioned can be remedied with communication. The sharp edge can usually be corrected by filing that area, either by you using an emery board or by your doctor. The feeling of jaw pressure may...
Looks like you are going to have problems if this is going on. try biting on a cotton roll or something rubbery/chewy for 15 minute intervals twice per day for 7 days.If it does not settle in after trying this, you are not likely to get the results you are hoping for unfortunately.
Even though the general fit of all the aligners are the same, each aligner places different forces on your teeth depending on the movement needed. An aligner may seem to be sitting passively but there may still be forces acting on the teeth. I would avoid progressing through aligners pre...
