I just got invisalign and have an attachment on the back of one of my front teeth. Because i have a slight overbit, the placing of it makes it so I cannot bite down all the way and presents a lot of challenges when i try to eat. Is this normal and something i should just learn to live with?
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March 19, 2019
Answer: Lingual ramp should be built into your aligner
The fact that you notice your tongue itching may be due to the material type. Some patients do develop sensitivity to Invisalign's go-to material. However, they do make aligners out of another material, which may alleviate the itching and therefore, stop the gagging. Another...
The tightness of a new tray is very normal! The first day or two, your teeth are getting used to the movement they need to make, that is why you may feel some discomfort and soreness. After continuous wear, your teeth are making small movements, so that is why the tray starts to feel loose...
Make sure you brush with an electric toothbrush for two minutes daily and floss at least once a day. You might also rinse with Tooth and Gum Tonic which you can get on Amazon. I, myself, am not a big believer in Arestin.
