Does Invisalign hurt?
I’m trying to figure out what treatment is best for me, braces or Invisalign? I was wondering if Invisalign hurts? – Layla in Utah Layla, Thank you for your question. Invisalign does not hurt. It is actually a very popular treatment to straighten teeth and has a very high patient satisfaction rating. Actually, Invisalign boasts […]
Darn it! How do I get gum off of my Invisalign trays?
Help! My gum addiction is becoming a big problem ever since I got Invisalign. The dentist warned me not to do it. But the other day, I totally popped in a piece of gum without even thinking about it. Gum chewing has been a habit of mine for years. So I didn’t realize it until […]
Did I ruin my Invisalign trays by boiling them?
Help! I think I just made a big mistake. I have been using Invisalign for at least a couple months now. I just received my next set of aligners and have had them in for two days. I am supposed to keep this set for another four weeks. I didn’t like the way they were […]
Pain with Invisalign
I have been using Invisalign to straighten my teeth. I have been regularly monitored throughout the treatment by my cosmetic dentist. The gap in my front teeth is looking really closed up now. I am happy! But, I got this weird pain in my premolar last week. I am on my fourth round of trays. […]
Does Invisalign interfere with kissing?
I’m so excited to get going with Invisalign and the dentist has nothing but great things to say about it. But I’m embarrassed to ask my dentist certain questions. Will I still be able to kiss while wearing Invisalign? Maybe it’s a dumb question, but it is very important to me. – Kaitlyn in Alabama […]
Did I get knock-off Invisalign aligners?
Is it possible that I was given knock-off Invisalign aligners? I ask, because my cousin has Invisalign and her trays are clear and virtually invisible. Mine on the other hand, are stained in the first week. I do everything I was told to take care of them. I use a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean […]
Is It Possible To Switch From Braces to Invisalign?
I’m pretty sure my mom convinced my orthodontist to just say you can’t switch from braces to invisalign to shut me up. I wanted Invisalign to begin with, but my mom says I lose things too often. She’s right. I do lose things, but this is something that was important to me and I would […]
I washed and dried my Invisalign? It melted!
I have been talking with my dentist about having Invisalign done for awhile now. One of the biggest things he (and my mom) lectured me on is that it takes patient participation for success. I finally convinced them both I was totally on board, especially since my mom chipped in to help me straighten my […]
Are Lingual Braces or Invisalign Better for Adults?
I’m trying to choose between finding an Invisalign dentist or one who does lingual braces. I’m 43 now and had braces when I was in my 20s, so my teeth aren’t too bad, but I’d like to correct the little bits that have shifted and make them even again. At the same time, I don’t […]
Can I still get Invisalign if I’m missing teeth?
My bottom teeth are a crooked mess. I also have an under-bite. My parents were never able to afford braces so my teeth have bothered me my whole life. The two bicuspids I had are actually my baby teeth. I have no idea why the permanent ones never came in. One of them has been […]