Thankfully, many products made the experience easier and helped relieve the initial discomfort I had when I first got them on. And don’t forget to use your chewies if you feel that your aligner isn’t all the way on, though I suggest using them anyways (At least this once).

It may also be worth mentioning before you wear your retainers nightly, you will first wear them the first two weeks you receive them how you would your normal aligners. Gishy Goo material is a specially formulated polyvinyl siloxane elastomer that helps patients get comfortable with orthodontic appliances such as brackets, lingual braces, molar tubes, fixed and functional appliances, mouthguards, and other applications where soft tissues can be protected.You will still probably still want to eat a full three meals, just a lot bigger of portions, you will also probably eliminate snacking. About every set I’m able to slip mine on and off with just my tongue (my bottom set) towards the end of the week(s). We would be more than happy to give our opinions on whether you’re a good fit or not (although our qualifications are nothing too special for the most part). Over time, I didn’t need wax as often, but after a few days of speaking more than usual (like when visiting family or attending a work conference), my mouth would get sore again.

They can also prevent teeth from chipping or cracking over time and alleviate jaw pain in people with temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ). To do this, put both of your hands up to your mouth, as if you were covering your mouth, but with both hands instead of one, then point your fingers inward towards your gum line, which is also where the edge of the aligner is, and just bury your nails into the edge of the aligner (gently as to not hurt your gums) and then pull them off with a downward motion, but make sure to apply equal pressure from all angles, repeat this process with your bottom set.You mix it between your fingers and press it onto the bracket when it quickly sets firm and lasts all day, or until you next brush your teeth. If you’re considering orthodontic treatment, here are the must-have items to keep in your braces survival kit. Don’t worry though, it is an officially endorsed method of dealing with sharp edges, SDC mentions it as a solution in one of the paper guides in the box. What I would count as “contact worthy” is a full on split aligner or one which is broken to a point where it will probably hinder your teeth moving.

If you can’t floss because your braces have an archwire, give PlatyPus Orthodontic Flossers a try since they’re designed to fit underneath the wire. When this happens your gums could bleed a lot, they could not bleed at all, you could feel immense pressure from the aligners, you could feel not a lot.If you’re experiencing this, absolutely scrubbing them with soap and water will remove the smell for a bit, as well as a very small bit of the plaque. But you will be wearing your week 1 and 2 set for one week each, and then your week 3 set for 2 weeks, and then you will switch to the next month’s set and repeat the process. They care for your teeth and come in a mint and apple flavour, which is designed to taste and feel mild so that they don't sting sensitive gums or any sore areas on the tongue.

Even if you feel like your teeth are going to “break”, they most likely aren't, I’ve never heard of this happening, despite many suspecting it might. You could also end up with additional plaque build-up, which could impact the quality of your brace's performance, causing staining and additional dental problems. Gishy Goo is a specially formulated poly-vinyl-siloxane elastomer that can be placed over wires, brackets, fixed appliances, etc.Once you've completed your dental cleaning routine, it's usually best to finish off by rinsing with a mouthwash to remove any loose particles and give an extra dose of fluoride. Well, the reason is that due to how uncomfortable your mouth might be, and how big of a hassle your aligner maintenance is, you will probably eat less daily.