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If you\u2019ve chosen to get Invisalign<\/a> to straighten your teeth, you\u2019re probably happy with its benefits. Unlike metal braces, aligning trays are discrete, removable, and take less time to achieve noticeable results! However, you should know that they can still cause pain like any other orthodontic work. After all, the trays put pressure on your teeth to move them into the correct place. Thankfully, though, there are methods to relieve Invisalign discomfort in Lakewood. Here are four ways to help your aching teeth adjust to aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Use a Cold Compress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As it happens, the cold is a great way to soothe swollen and sore mouth tissues. You can take advantage of that fact by pressing an ice-filled compress or pack against your cheeks. In doing so, you\u2019ll reduce inflammation and pain from new Invisalign aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might even try using this approach to numb your gums before putting the trays in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drink or Eat Cold Things<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As an alternative to a compress, you could also put cold things directly against your gums. More specifically, you could eat tasty and cold things like popsicles, ice-cream, chilled soda, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, next time you take your aligners out for a meal, use the time as a chance to expose your gums to an icy treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take OTC Pain Medication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You could also apply a more direct approach to your soreness with pain medication. Try an over-the-counter medicine you normally use for headaches \u2014 maybe a brand like Tylenol, Advil, or Aleve. You shouldn\u2019t need much, so don\u2019t go over the recommended dose. Furthermore, ask your doctor before using a medication you\u2019ve never had before now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give the medicine time to take effect, you may want to have the painkiller an hour before switching trays. However, you shouldn\u2019t use this approach whenever you change your aligners. It\u2019s better for your long-term health to adjust to the pain on your own than develop a habit of painkiller use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch to New Aligners Before Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may feel the most discomfort within the first few hours of wearing a new aligner. That being the case, you could make the switch before heading to bed so that you\u2019ll sleep through the sensitive hours. By morning, your teeth will have adjusted, and you won\u2019t have felt a thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the tips above, you\u2019ll get through any sore spots caused by your Invisalign trays. That way, you can smoothly sail towards a straighter smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Vincenzo Artino<\/em><\/a> is a dentist in Lakewood, CO. In his years of work, he\u2019s gained a broad knowledge of dentistry through hands-on experience and countless hours of continuing education courses. As such, he offers a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental treatments. He is also a licensed and qualified Invisalign provider. Dr. Artino currently practices at <\/em>Lakewood Complete Dentistry<\/em><\/a> and can be reached at <\/em>his website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (303)-238-2800.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve chosen to get Invisalign to straighten your teeth, you\u2019re probably happy with its benefits. Unlike metal braces, aligning trays are discrete, removable, and take less time to achieve noticeable results! However, you should know that they can still cause pain like any other orthodontic work. After all, the trays put pressure on your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Ways to Relieve Invisalign Discomfort | Lakewood Complete Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you experiencing Invisalign discomfort in Lakewood? 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