I am 49 and just started ortho work with clear aligners after a relapse of treatment as a teen. I had the first tray put in this past Friday and by Sunday morning I had to remove the tray due to horrible pain. I spoke with my ortho this morning and he said to just put tge tray back in. I'm worried that i've caused irreversible root damage by leaving the tray off for over 24 hours and then putting it vack on. How long does it take for root resorption to happen and should i be worried?
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It is common for patients to develop this habit of clenching when they first stare to wear the trays. It should diminish over time, but try to make a conscious effort to keep your teeth apart when you notice you are doing it. When you are done with treatment, you should invest in a...
This is not normal. It seems at though there is not a tight enough seal of the tray around your teeth. Your dentist will need to take new impressions and have the lab fabricate new trays.
Based on what you are saying, I suggest visiting your dentist and having your new impressions taken, and new trays fabricated. If your current trays are ill-fitting, they will not move your teeth into the correct position. You also need to make sure that when you have trays that fit...