10 Invisalign Tips & Hacks  

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Getting mine later today! Wish me luck everyone.

Im currently on Tray 5 of 23 going to have to disagree, Tray 1 is the toughest. getting use to having a foreign obejct in your mouth is tough. Had discomfort for the first 3 days afterwards pain deceased. Also notice that i started clenching my jaw in my sleep and throughout the day this caused soreness in my jawline. I strongly regretted it but by day 4 it got easier for me. As you move to the next tray there is tightness but not as bad as the first Tray 1

About the hurting process, I cannot disagree with you more 😂 the first week was absolutely the worst; my teeth wasn't used to the pressure and tightness of the trays, and the inner mouth skin/tongue was getting cut and scraped up. It's only until a full week and a 1/2 until my mouth fully adjusted to switching out trays. For you not to have pain in the beginning means you were blessed to the gods girl

I just got my trays yesterday. Have learned more on RU-vid than my dentist ever told me! You were very accurate in your description about wearing them, and I appreciate your tips. I had to laugh when you mentioned the weight loss! I, too, am a person who snacks a lot... well, those days are over for awhile! Today I made a big breakfast smoothie, had half for breakfast, half for lunch. I'm sure this will improve with time, but it's just part of the learning curve. Thanks, Dina!

Young lady, thank you sooo much. Your video explained a lot of things my orthodontist did not tell me. I'm a sixty year-old man who got invisalign this morning and gave me insight as to what I should expect from wearing these braces and how to deal with it. Again, thank you!

I have to disagree with your comment that your teeth don’t hurt on your first trays. I am currently on my first trays which I will only be wearing for a week like all my other trays but my teeth hurt a lot. It kind of feels like I have a loose tooth but they are not actually loose

Thank you for sharing. I’m interested to get Invisalign for my bottom teeth (one tooth needs to be straight) Dr. said it needs 3-4 months. Any thoughts?

Guys if your getting Invisalign IT DOES NOT HURT! don't scare yourself. I watched youtube vids before I got mine and it just gave me anxiety. so anybody getting Invisalign remember there's only discomfort for 2~3 days, not pain it just feels like its not meant to be in ur mouth lol.

Im getting my trays in 2 days and I’m so nervous, I have watched every Invisalign video know to man!

The most efficient tip would be to drink more water and smoothies to help you gain weight instead of the snacks!!! That's what I do!

I love all the tips, especially the tip about filing the invisalign down. Thank you.

I’m 14 and I’m getting Invisalign and I can’t wait

I am at tray 3, it will get better guys. The first one hurt like hell for me, I seriously was taking painkillers every 5 hours, even when I was at work. But it will pass, just don't give up. I believe it will be worth in the end. Good luck everyone.

Appreciate your sharing!! Very helpful tips! I’ll start my Invisalign journey by end of this year and I’m so happy to know your experience 👍🏻👍🏻

I just got mine on yesterday and I’ve been looking at videos for months… I wish I would’ve saw yours first because after wearing them a day your review is the most relevant

Big Tip: Get an Invisalign remover. Save your nails ladies with this purchase. Looks kinda like a plastic key with a hook on it. Hook onto the inside of your trays and pop off. So easy.

Hi, I'm currently on my first try and I am super excited that I came across this video. I really love your tips they help alot especially about drinking with a straw . Also about using a file because of the fact that my tongue has be getting scrapped by it for the past 2 days now I know how to eliminate that dreadful feeling ! Thanks again for the tips.

Best video I've seen and watched all the way through. Your teeth look amazing. Thank you for the tips and hacks!!!

1:58 it's not always about how your teeth look. My teeth are perfect and straight and lined up. But I have to get my bite changed because my front top teeth keep breaking because of the way they meet with the lower teeth, they meet too soon when I close my mouth, so collisions happen. People get their teeth moved because they don't always work correctly mechanically. It's worth it because each time I have to get my front tooth rebuilt when a piece breaks off is a couple hundred dollars and it really hurts because the piece of paper they jab against my gum to separate it from the other tooth to apply the compound hurts. But I have to put up with that pain the because getting a needle of anesthetic jabbed into the upper gums hurts even worse. I finally decided to see an orthodontist because my dentist said that actually moving the position of the teeth is the only way to get them to stop breaking like that. I am on tray #4 of my invisalign.

Absolutely perfect just what I needed. I’m getting them on April 24 and I’m gonna go out and get myself a little kit and stack it with everything you suggest especially the nail file.

Thank you for this. I am about to start my journey next week!

Finally a video that is well detailed and very informative as well. Thank you 😊. Just received my box from Dr. Smile here in Germany yesterday. However, the first aligners were way too tight for my teeth that I couldn't fully close my mouth.

Day one for me and I appreciate your video!

Great tips, thanks!

Thanks for the valuable inputs now I m scared to go for it as it requires lot of commitment and patience... although the end results are worth celebrating.... you smile becomes beautiful

I'm 64 and getting my first trays today. Best explanation I've seen from my research. Thanks.

thank you for sharing!

When you file them down, make sure to rinse off the micro dust of plastic from filing and brush the aligners thoroughly with toothbrush before putting back in mouth. I just blew off dust and there must have been some fine particles of the plastic dust left because since then my throat has been killing me. I think the shards of plastic have gone into my throat

Getting mine Thursday😂 Ty for the tips

I wore braces back when I was 40. However after years of dental work, my mouth changed, teeth moved and the old retainer no longer fit. I ended up getting invisalign to restraighten my teeth. Probably the most pain I have (tray 1), is the little nubs that stick out from certain teeth and tear the inside of my mouth raw. My teeth feel fine, my mouth cave not so much! I bought some of the old fashioned brace wax and slapped it over those nubs and after a few days, they felt better. I still have some discomfort when I eat with the nubs rubbing wrong against my lips, etc but over all ok. My doc says I may only wear 6-7 months which is good. They are a bit inconvenient taking in and out, but those metal braces caught every piece of food and you were still running to brush after each meal. I think it’s all good.

I am from holland and I get invasalign this week and yes you told me more than my dentist. Thank you😍

I am on my second trays and it is going alright for people geting them on.

Really informative video! I have invisalign too and it's one of the best things I did

This was very helpful, thank you! I'm on day 3 and I am dying from the sharpness!!!

GREAT VIDEO!

Thanks for sharing!

Awesome sharing thanks

Getting mine at one pm today! I’m excited. 😄😄😄

i just started today

One time I went to take my top tray out to only fine out that I didn't have my trays in my mouth. They were soaking in solution.😮

Hi Dina, very good video on tips for anyone starting out on Invisalign. You Tube videos have been helpful in me deciding to get Invisalign and trusting this technology. I'm +60 yo and a few years ago my teeth started to move and this caused a lot of problems, primarily I developed fangs and my teeth hit together which was painful, so I decided to start Invisalign in hope of correcting these problems plus I wanted to get my smile back. I got impressions made this summer and my dentist advised starting the trays after I was done a trip that I was taking. Excellent advise because Invisalign was an adjustment for the first two weeks. I'm currently on tray 13 of 21. My teeth are moving nicely. I am strict because I want to get through this as quickly as possible. I have my trays in 22+ hours a day. I eat three meals a day @ 20 mins each, and tooth brushing maintenance @ 10 mins each. I tried it but it was too much trouble to remove the trays for snacks, and I also tried eating very soft food like a muffin or apple sauce with the trays in, and it was so unpleasant to me that I stick to three meals a day. As a result I have lost some weight and gotten used to my routine easily enough. I change my trays every seven days after dinner. I take ibuprofen if needed. Some trays have been more irritating than others, but I have never had to trim anything. My assessment of Invisalign treatment is that its not terrible, but you have to be a patient person. At first I was very self conscience of the trays and I felt like I had to identify that I had them in. Having the trays in is not like not having them in, and it does change my speech, give me mouth pain if I talk or sing too much, my lips get dry and crack, and I find that I move my mouth, lips and jaw around a lot,, but none of this bothers me any more. I understand the braces thing now! No one has ever noticed the trays where in and it's not a big deal. I may need to have some attachments moved the next time I go for a visit, but my treatment is coming along well, and I'm at least half way though and if not, well it will just be a bit longer than expected. I check in every 4 weeks and the dentist monitors everything. I don't have the confidence to do anything like this from home. Thanks again and if I may say so you look fabulous and love your make up.

I was given 30 trays . One for each week . I’m on week 29 so only one week left. They really hurt the first few days. But now they are a normal part of everyday.

Thanks for your tips and tricks.bi fell it’s helpful. Hope it will help me. I’m going to get my Invisalign tomorrow. WISH ME LUCK!

Thank you for your help. Greetings from Spain 👋🏻🙂

I think they are great! Better than the braces I wore for 5 years.

I heard about the sharp edges of the invisalign in several videos now. I wonder why the company doesn´t take care of that issue, instead of every person has to use a nailfile. The invisalign braces are sure expensive enough and the company makes a lot of money.

One tip for those who have bands and they are bothering you take some gauze from the band aid aisle and cut it into a piece that would be big enough to cover them and put it on the band so your mouth doesn't feel like its being rubbed off

Question: I can use a straw to drink coffee/smoothie with the trays on.. I hear that wasn’t a good idea. Keep me posted on this. Bc taking these trays off on & off is a pain.

I'm currently wearing clear aligners. Brushing teeth and aligners is not an issue for me personally. I have been practicing intermittent fasting for over 1.5 years, so nothing really changed for me. On my non-fasting days, I eat twice a day. I don't brush my teeth before eating, just swish them thoroughly with water. So I brush my teeth and aligners (with a toothbrush and antibacterial soap) after the first meal and after the second meal. So no biggie.

Snacking definitely stops because it is not convenient. When I eat a meal I eat as much as possible..

I’m on day two of Invisalign and I noticed that my lips get REALLY dry. Is this going to stop?

I was told not to use tooth paste to clean the tray?.. How do u clean them with out messing them up. I am concerned bc it’s pretty expressive. If I didn’t have to do it to help with my over bite & 1 tooth went back. I have a long journey. I am actually hating them already. People say it doesn’t hurt. Yes it does.. let be real people. Question I can use a straw to drink coffee/smoothie with the trays on.. I hear that was a good idea. Keep me posted on this. Bc taking these trays off on & off is a pain.

i got mine today,i only need to wear it at night.i'm happy i got one instead of Normal brackets 😊

Thanks for the nail filer tip!

My first tray hurt for the first three days. The first 24 hours was very painful.

Do you recommend training yourself to stop snacking before starting invisalign?

Just started today, wish me luck...

i just started invisalign recently and ive been experiencing a locked jaw ever since i started tray 1, did this happen to anyone?

I already have a lisp 😢 I’m really self conscious and when I get my trays I’m scared and my Spanish teacher doesn’t understand and she’ll get mad that I won’t pronounce the words

My orthodontist in Korea doesn't offer Invisalign so I got these off-brand trays and they're super uncomfortable and have sharp edges that cut my tongue and inside my lip. I can't talk because there's this extra piece of plastic that sticks out the back. And I'm an English teacher so it's essential that I speak clearly and articulately. I tried teaching with them in and my students couldn't understand me. So now I have no choice but to take them out whenever I teach. Super frustrating.

So I disagree with something you’ve said the first tray does hurt and it can last up to a week after. The bumps on your teeth are called buttons. You also aren’t supposed to eat with them in it can damage the trays themselves.

great tips especially the nail file. I just got the attachments done on the 3rd tray and it's much more difficult to put the aligners on than the previous ones. I'll ask my dentist for the chewies.

Im 16 and i cant wait to get themmm

I just started yesterday and I get my second on Tuesday and my first set hurts baddd so lol pray for me

The ail filer hack is smart! Thanks for sharing

Thanks for video! What do you think, if i complete the course of top aligners first and then complete the bottom ones? Would it be an issue? Its so much better with only one of them in the mouth :)

I got mine s days and im feeling sceptical. No pain. I wonder if they're gonna work.

I loose my some attachments my orto say don't worry its not necessary ..to having attachments .... Plz someone reply plz that attachment is necessary orr not..

i just started today!!

my dentist told me not to look at anything online but these videos help so much. I use a dremel to soften my edges. I need help cleaning dental wax out of my liners and i really hate the front top part the way it forces my mouth to look strange and I can't close my mouth. Also, jaw pain, keep Aleve on you. Also, don't eat curry or tumeric, they stained mine yellow :(

Yeep I’m almost a week in and still have a lisp . 🙃

Hey! Maybe I will get Invisalign... I’m so excited! But I have a problem... I have my skiing course (I don’t know if I wrote it right :DD) next year and I’m worried how would I handle this... so I wanna ask-will I get use to brushing my teeth and trays or it will take a lot of time all the time? Thank you so much :)

Short-term sacrifice for long-term gain.

Tray 1 - Day 2. No attachments yet (will get them in the next ortho visit), but with attachments is it stained if we drink wine, coffee/tea and coloured beverages?

Anyone has tip to whiten the attachments? Mine got stained and can’t seem to get rid of it.

I'm lucky god gifted me with perfect teeth... but after this video with Dina, it's time for some Invisalign.

The first tray is the worst. I had to be on pain meds for 3/7 days I had them on. After that the new trays give a tiny bit of discomfort but not too much to need pain medication:)

I still can't say "th" or "f" very well. Never had the typical lisp. The buttons are sharp, and the first several days they cut the inside of my lips when I ate. No one told me about orthodontic wax.

I am 45 years old. I started tray 1 of 20 on February 1, 2019. My treatment is very aggressive and yes painful. I have a LOT of attachments. Sawing in between almost each tooth to ensure proper movement. A history of migraines as well (keep that in mind). That said - I can already notice a difference. My advice is to start your new tray right before bedtime. Soak your trays in Hydrogen peroxide for 15 minutes and brush them. Dry them as much as possible while you eat. Remember you absolutely cannot chew when wearing your trays. Only drink. At this point in my treatment I am no longer able to chew (ouch!) so I stick to nutrition drinks, cream of wheat, you get the idea. Take up a new hobby to keep your mind off the pain/soreness. And keep your mind's eye on the prize.... your winning smile 😁 $5,000 later 🤑🤑🤑

Do painkillers help at the point when the trays are causing pain?

Thank you for this video. I am starting next month. Another video said say goodbye to lipstick or gloss. Is this true?

I had 8 sets after 4 years of braces and I now have to have a set of Invisaligns for life. And this isn't what I signed up for. I really hate it.

I AM going on my second week,only one of my teeth burger for a day,I think because it was crowned before,no other one hurts.let's see how it feels with the second set.I know this will be all worth it.

Thanks for your nice words. Tomorrow I can go to my dentist voor my’n ahliners. Invaslihn Holland did a lot to get them. Thanks on them. Here are going my travel by Invisalign. 💖💖💖

I have a question. I'm currently under the invisalign treatment. I'm supposed to ideally wear my aligners 22 hours/day, remove it before eating, and brush my teeth after eating before putting the aligners back on. Based on my observation, it takes me about 30 mins each to eat, breakfast (15 mins for breakfast actually), lunch and dinner. So that's about 1.5 hours in total time for eating, leaving me with just 30 mins remaining to brush and put the braces back on. However, I read countless articles suggesting that, after eating, one must wait at least 30-60 mins before brushing because the teeth's enamel soften immediately after eating, especially after eating acidic food. If I follow the recommendation, how do I ensure I wear my aligners 22 hrs/day while following their recommendation of preserving good enamel health? Thank you for your time

ı have gaps between my teeth . ıs visalign or braces better?

I think evaluating your smile yourself in some percentage might be misleading, a lot of people don’t realize they have incorrect bite when their teeth overall are straight, so they can be 100% contempt with their smile. But incorrect bite can cause more issues in future(e.g jaw problems, some teeth wearing off too much/unevenly). For example I didn’t even know I have a cross bite in one place until a doctor once told me this during cleaning😅 and it was making my whole jaw shift to the side. I would say seeking advice from several doctors would be the best strategy.

i’m on my first tray and it’s REALLY painful

I'm on my first tray, and it hurts when i want to take it off..😅 i don't know why

I just got mine a month ago and I'm on tray 3 of 59 🙃

Good video!! I'm italian and i'm going to get invisalign, and thank for all hacks

I will be fainted if I don’t eat after meal. What to do if I want to use Invisalign?

I just got my trays in yesterday and my dentist told me multiple times to not use toothpaste. He said there is small parts in it that will put little cuts in it. Just FYI don’t use toothpaste on the trays, use mouthwash or salt water.

I accidentally snapped mine by constantly taking the bottom ones in and out of my mouth so plz don’t do that otherwise they can snap

I'm on tray #3, I have yet to experience any pain!

I'm on my first tray and its sore, yeah, but my main problem is the plastic slitting my tongue open.

i have two attachments on the top right front tooth bc its pretty big. :(((

You said the first set dosen't hurt im on my and it hurts alot

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