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Reducing gum pain while wearing Invisalign?

Brave230473May 14, 2023
I'm unable to take medication (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen sodium, etc.) to manage the gum pain when my wearing the braces. I've tried numbing gel but found the product would numb not just my gums but my entire mouth. Any advice?

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Dr. Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD
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Answered on Apr 13, 2024
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Ivan A. Valcarenghi, DDS

Do the aligners first, then your cosmetic dentist can make the appropriate gum recontouring. Gums will change sometimes with orthodontic alignment, so do these first. SureSmile is better, IMHO, than Invisalign, which is expensive and always requires endless refinement. I have seen some doctors,...

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Your face is beautiful from the front. But not from the side, that is because of class2 div2 teeth, prominent nose, and prominent chin. it's my advice to upload opg or lat ceph x-ray [if u have], so I can guide you better, or visit orthodontist. Because first I have to check your teeth and jaw...

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If there is anything about your final results that you do not like you can have your orthodontist make additional aligners to correct those issues. If you have already ordered retainers then there could be additional costs involved. Good luck!

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