{"id":227,"date":"2021-09-07T18:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T18:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2022-09-07T20:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:00:21","slug":"invisalign-discomfort-and-how-to-ease-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/invisalign-discomfort-and-how-to-ease-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Invisalign Discomfort? Here’s What You Should Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since 1997, Invisalign has treated over 2.4 million patients, and 80,000 oral health specialists have been trained to treat patients with it all over the world. Though Invisalign<\/a> is a wildly popular method of straightening one’s teeth, just like any other orthodontic appliance, it may be somewhat uncomfortable as you get used to the way it feels in your mouth. Here are some ways to help relieve Invisalign discomfort to make your smile journey more pleasant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Invisalign Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign works by putting pressure on your teeth, which makes them press against the bone in your jaw. This triggers a breakdown in bone tissue and allows the teeth to move where they need to be. Since your teeth are being shifted into place at a faster rate than they naturally move, it’s common to experience some pain with Invisalign. The pain shouldn\u2019t be that bad, and it will likely subside within a day or two of putting on a new Invisalign tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Relieve Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how Invisalign works and why a little pain is nothing to be worried about, what can you do to lessen the discomfort? Here are a few things you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n