Trouble shooting Invisalign Issues
Below are my personal experiences and how I resolved some issues that I have encountered when using Invisalign. Please consult your periodontist or Orthodontist for solutions as always.
- My Invisalign tray bended a bit on one of my tooth molds. I pushed out the bended part with my tool and made an incision cut to the bended part as you can see below. I was worried that it would delay my progress with Invisalign but luckily it didn’t.
- I couldn’t live without my pulling tray tool. It helped ease pain and discomfort of removing the trays with my fingers. I remembered one time that I forgot my tool and the sharp edges of the tray cut into my nails and causing excruciating pain that lasted for hours.
- I was surprised that my orthodontist offered these tools for free to their patients. The blue one is free and the coral red one is bought one. The blue one has a sharper tip and both works about the same.
- The chewie provided by my periodontist was weak and small (one on the left). The ones I got online was definitely denser and kept my tray securely locked down. This is a crucial step as it might delay the progress, or incorrect movement can affect your treatment outcome significantly.
- Going on vacation as a foodie with Invisalign was a real headache. After each meal, I had to sprint to a restroom to yank out the trays, scrub the teeth, and pop everything back. I could practically hear my taste buds begging for snacks and ice-cream, but the thought of the fourth oral chore was too much. So, I ditched the full brush, grabbed a piece of floss, swished my mouth with water, and slid the trays back in. Instant game changer.
- Amazon affiliated links to the tools above if you need it:
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https://amzn.to/40vYxqq – for the pulling tool
- Please feel free to share your experiences and what tools help you overcome some of the challenges.