Comfort is bound to be an important factor if you're considering which orthodontic treatment option is best for you. So you may be wondering - does treatment with Invisalign hurt? Today our Surrey and Langley dentists share a little about how their patients describe the feeling of wearing Invisalign clear aligners.
What does Invisalign feel like?
You want a healthier smile - and straighter teeth - but you also want to know the method you choose for your orthodontic treatment will be comfortable to wear. After all, you are thinking about the next one to two years of your life, so this is an important point to consider.
Dr. Sophie's team can put your worries to rest. Many of our patients who have used Invisalign say that while they felt slight discomfort or pressure when they first started to wear their aligners, this sensation gradually disappeared over time until they didn’t notice it anymore.
Much like the last time you wore new dress shoes, it took some time to get used to how they felt. Over time, they grew more comfortable as you kept wearing them. Invisalign aligners are much the same, though you may feel some discomfort with your aligners at first, you should begin to get used to wearing them until you are no longer bothered by how they feel.
Will it take long to get used to wearing my aligners?
When you visit your dentist for your Invisalign consultation, they will examine your teeth to determine the duration of your treatment, along with how much pressure your aligners will need to apply so your teeth will shift into their corrected positions.
Regardless of which orthodontic treatment option you choose, some amount of pressure will need to be applied to your teeth. While this pressure may cause some discomfort when you start your treatment and for the first few days after you switch to a new set of aligners, this ‘adjustment period’ will soon end. Be patient with yourself and your aligners, and take time to get used to the feeling.
Once you have been wearing your new set of aligners for a few days, the discomfort should gradually subside until you put your next set of aligners in.
Unlike braces, your Invisalign aligners won't have any metal brackets or wires to rub against the soft tissues in your mouth. That said, remember your mouth may still become irritated when you first begin your treatment.
If this irritation causes you some discomfort inside your mouth, try to be patient - after a while, your gums and cheeks will adapt and toughen up. The aligners will then begin to feel more comfortable.