Well it is the end of my second week now since getting my Invisalign fitted. I had read that putting the brace on in the evening before bed would help with the uncomfortable feeling you get when changing the brace. So last night, before bed I fitted set 2 of 16 (top)/19 (bottom).
I have to say it was very uncomfortable. I think this might be because I had been used to the previous trays, and they were so easy to put in and take out again, that I had almost blanked out my initial problems I had putting them in and taking them out again. It seems this set hurt my teeth more too. I don’t know if that is because the thrill/buzz of having my teeth finally fixed got me through the first couple of weeks, but this set seem to be causing more discomfort. This could also have something to do with my trays splitting and therefore not retaining my teeth correctly.
I have noticed with this set of aligners that the edges are quite sharp and one of the aligners has an awkward lip which is rubbing on my mouth when I talk as you can see from the image below.
I would make sure if you’re new to Invisalign you get a small file or something similar to smooth down the edges of the brace to help with this problem if you encounter it.
Nothing more to report, except after two weeks, no one has noticed the brace, or even said anything about it since I got it fitted which is brilliant. People have been so amazed with how clear they are and how hard it is to tell you’re wearing it. I’m still very pleased with the decision to go for the Invisalign treatment and although it can get a little dry in your mouth and my lips are dryer it has been worth it so far.
Providing nothing major happens, I will report back next week.
Thanks for reading.
~Adam.
Hi Adam – You can keep the previous aligner handy in case you have a mishap. That way you won’t regress too far while a new on is being made. On being cut up by the aligner, other blogs have said orthodontic wax was all they needed to get comfortable. As far as I know, you can buy it at the drugstore. I’m switching to my second aligner on Wednesday – wish me luck!
Thanks for the comment Marlene. It was my first tray which had split so had to go with it, but in future I will bear this in mind. I am trying to take them out now at the attachments lifting them over, rather than just pulling, which is why I think I had the trouble in the first place.
I found that shaving down the aligner with a file worked well, and since then have not had any trouble with the rough edges. Would wax work with invisalign?
Good luck with switching to your next aligners! Do you have a blog too?
Adam.