The term “growing pains” is often used to describe how it feels to start something new. Any time you’re trying to act differently than usual, there’s bound to be a little discomfort during the transition. As it turns out, your teeth are the same way.
Invisalign aligners are incredibly effective at straightening out crooked smiles. As you begin the treatment, there’s going to be a little bit of soreness when your teeth start to move. These growing pains are temporary—they should fade after about a week or so of wearing the trays. In the meantime, however, a little bit of pain management is helpful. Here are a few ways to deal with the initial discomfort of starting Invisalign.
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