Beginning Invis: How Do I Survive the First Week of Invisalign?

Getting your Invisalign trays is the beginning of a great adventure, and at the end of the journey is a beautiful, perfectly aligned smile. However, the first days of Invisalign treatment often come with some discomfort as your teeth start to move into their new positions. However, some soreness is completely normal and (fortunately) manageable!

At Hello Ortho, we want your path to a radiant grin to be as smooth as possible, so we’ve put together some smile secrets to help you get through your first week of Invisalign. Say goodbye to tooth soreness!

Choose Your Food with Invisalign in Mind

When your mouth is adjusting to your new trays, some snacks and drinks can be more challenging to handle. Chewy and hard foods are especially difficult to eat with clear aligner soreness. For the days when your teeth are feeling more sensitive than usual, treat your smile to smaller bites and easier foods like soft bread, yogurt, and steamed veggies. These soft and easy-to-chew options are simply the best! Soothing sensitive teeth and sore gums with cold foods, like ice cream and smoothies, can also provide welcome relief.

Massage Your Teeth & Gums

It may sound silly, but a quick massage for your teeth and gums is a simple solution for soothing your mouth when adjusting to clear aligners. Try using an electric toothbrush to gently massage your teeth and gums, which boosts blood flow and eases aligner discomfort. You can also use Invisalign Chewies, small sponge-like pieces of silicone designed specifically for aligner treatment. These are designed to help correctly seat your aligners, but biting on them after you’ve placed your Invisalign trays also provides some relief for those uncomfortable days.

Protect Your Mouth with Dental Wax

Dental wax is a wonderful thing to add to your collection of orthodontic tools. While dental wax is often recommended for traditional metal braces and clear braces treatment, it can also help protect your gums and cheeks during aligner treatment.

Invisalign is so comfortable, and it’s one of the reasons we love them and other clear aligner trays. However, some trays have rough edges that scrape your gums and cheeks. You may also have attachments that you haven’t gotten used to yet. Dental wax is a small ball of food-safe wax that can be softened by your fingers and placed over the area causing issues. A small barrier can make a world of difference!

Say Goodbye to Soreness with Hello Ortho

No adventure is always easy, but Invisalign pain is something every patient can manage with a few tips and tricks. These soothing solutions aren’t just great for your first week with Invisalign clear aligner – you can also use them whenever you switch to a new set of trays!

Hello Ortho is by your side from the beginning of your path to a healthy smile! If you are struggling with soreness or are interested in beginning treatment, get in touch and schedule a get-together with our team. We can’t wait to help you say hello to a confident smile!