Hi Dr Passamano, I am 79 years old. I chose to get INVISALIGN, having never worn braces to correct a crooked gap since childhood, now getting wider. Two dentists told me I was too old for braces of any kind. I am am proud to say, I now have a dentist who is as excited for me as I am. Now in my fifth week, I am sharing your video with Dr Moazami because,your presenation is the best, better than the many I've seen. I thank you for crossing every T and dotting every i and making all understandable. I don't have to call her as often, lol. God Bless
I'm happy to help! This is the video I send to my patients before starting Invisalign treatment. Congratulations on your Invisalign journey to an amazing smile!
Hello Doctor, I am a patient here in Brazil, and I have several videos about the use of this and I have already started my treatment. Some dentists recommend removing the tray by making downward movements, I am in doubt, I was pulling it laterally, but they show that it is up and down. Thank you so much for your vídeo
Glad it helped! The upper teeth have outward angulation while the lower teeth have inward angulation thus the difference in removal technique. When you add attachments on the sides of the teeth, then the lateral removal really helps. Good luck!
I’m almost done with my treatment I’m down to 12 hours a day instead of 22. These instructions are absolutely correct. WEAR YOUR TRAYS AND FOLLOW YOUR DRS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHEN TO SWITCH THEM OUT!!! The pul pick tool to remove Invisalign is a godsend. I got several from Amazon for under $10. I soak mine in the crystals every other day to keep them clean and remove any grime. The hardest part of Invisalign is switching trays and teeth soreness as your teeth are moving as you move between trays … otherwise your teeth will be straight and beautiful of u follow directions accordingly
Thank you for posting this excellent video. The tips really help me. I'm just starting my own Invisalign journey. I'm going to switch toothpastes and get a case with a mirror, and also get the Pul sticks. I am a deaf individual and watching your video with captions turned on has helped me understand how to work with the Invisalign trays. I greatly appreciate your taking the time to create and post this video.
I’ve been using the peroxicare for 2 weeks and wow what a difference in my teeth’s whiteness! Super excited for 2 years from now when I’m done with my Invisalign. Thank u for that huge tip!!
I get that comment sometimes when patients are not removing the trays correctly. If you are pulling UP / DOWN (vertical), then it will feel like you are pulling your teeth out of your face. I do teach my patients to do a lateral rolling motion so the trays can disengage from the attachments for less pressure on the teeth.
what if my 1st set of aligners don't fit because of teeth movement because of tooth extraction, does invisalign charge extra for new scan or new set of trays ?
Great question! If there is a tooth extraction needed, then it's best to start your Invisalign within 1-2 weeks before the adjacent teeth can start moving. However, if you need a new set of trays, then your doctor can submit a warranty to get trays that fit well. In my office, I do not charge for this.
Hello doctor. I’m not from the US but I’m in NYC now. I’m looking for the whitefoam you mentioned @6:01, but it’s difficult to find it here. Do you know where to get it please? Thank you!
Hi Dr great tips. Question how do I heal the white cheek marks I get when I punch my cheek when inserting liners? Will the cheek marks go away when I finish treatment? I’m on week 28 of my trays. Any advice on how to heal the white cheek lines or prevent them?
Hi Chandra, I have pinched my cheeks when I’m putting my tray in. To avoid this, I place a finger between my cheeks and the tray while I’m placing them in. It has really cut down on those painful pinching😬
Interesting question ... I'm not aware of my patients getting a cheek irritation when inserting the Invisalign trays. It sounds like you need to use another finger to pull your cheeks off your teeth to avoid this. If the question is about the white horizontal line on the buccal cheeks that is adjacent to your teeth's biting surface, then that's called the 'linea alba' and caused by the friction/biting of your teeth. It's very common and sometimes goes away on it's own when the bite improves. Hope that helps!!!
@@drpassamano Thank you for your response. Yes, I was referring to linea alba. I didn’t have this prior to starting the Invisalign treatment. One side has cleared up with the tip you suggested with using my fingers to protect my check. I will try brushing cheek on other side.
I routinely provide Invisalign treatment for patients that are missing molars. However, if you are looking to move those molars, then sometimes braces are better. I recommend an orthodontist consultation. Good luck!
@@drpassamano I already had orthodontic treatment with braces. I had braces for 5 years and now regularly wearing retainers. However, I have noticed that my teeth are relapsing. I probably think Invisalign could help. Also, I don’t plan moving my molars
@@BionicNerd19682 Then Invisalign would work great for you! Invislaign works best for those that previously had braces and want to get back to that perfect braces result. Go for it!
Got my Invisalign last week. My kit did include the cleaning crystals. However, I didn’t like the round chewies so I ordered different ones with small stick attached from Amazon.
Good question. The tooth soreness is dependent on pressure on teeth, so it will depend if your doctor programmed movement on some teeth or has delayed movement. It's very case specific, but I'm sure you will feel something soon. Good luck!
Great question! Orthodontic tooth soreness occurs the most at the beginning of treatment when teeth are being moved for the very first time. As you progress through the treatment, then the teeth are much less sore because the mouth is used to teeth moving. If you are experiencing a lot of pain with each tray, then definitely contact your orthodontist to make sure it's normal. Hope that helps!
Today is my first day of Invisalign. My front two teeth hurt a lot whenever I try to take them out to eat my meals. Is this normal? I feel too much pain and pressure around that area.
Very normal (and expected) for teeth to be sore when eating for the first 3-5 days. That soreness means your teeth are moving! Good luck with your Invisalign journey.
Greetings Good sir. I have a question: Im from Bangladesh and here for treatment of bimaxillary protrusion, almost every orthodontist extracts 4 premolars. but one of the orthodontist said he can fix my class 1 malocclusion only with clear alligners without ipr or any other way to expand my arch. Is it possible to do so? or is he trying to scam me??
Interesting! I would go with an orthodontist that you trust with a proven track record. You will find that some doctors will push Invisalign because they are being pushed by Corporations (Invisalign). Make sure you find an honest and ethical doctor. Continue on your quest to get another opinion because the more educated you are, the better decision you will make for your treatment. Good luck!!!!!
Great question! Invisalign can be used for a variety of dental and potentially skeletal movements based on the treatment plan you have. For your specific question, you would need to see an orthodontist to determine what's practical and what's not. Good luck!
@@drpassamano Thank you dr. I asked many doctors, some of them say that surgery is necessary because I am past the age of growth. My orthodontist said my bite was bad and gave me 62 plates. I was not given any information about the jaw. I wanted to ask you.
@@fahad7148 I'm only 10 days in, so my experience is very limited. I'm experimenting with drinking coffee with them in today to see how much it stains (teeth versus aligner). I will remove them and rinse afterwards. Hopefully, I don't look like that photo after one day!
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Hi Dr Passamano, I am 79 years old. I chose to get INVISALIGN, having never worn braces to correct a crooked gap since childhood, now getting wider. Two dentists told me I was too old for braces of any kind. I am am proud to say, I now have a dentist who is as excited for me as I am. Now in my fifth week, I am sharing your video with Dr Moazami because,your presenation is the best, better than the many I've seen. I thank you for crossing every T and dotting every i and making all understandable. I don't have to call her as often, lol. God Bless
I'm happy to help! This is the video I send to my patients before starting Invisalign treatment. Congratulations on your Invisalign journey to an amazing smile!
Hello Doctor, I am a patient here in Brazil, and I have several videos about the use of this and I have already started my treatment. Some dentists recommend removing the tray by making downward movements, I am in doubt, I was pulling it laterally, but they show that it is up and down. Thank you so much for your vídeo
Glad it helped! The upper teeth have outward angulation while the lower teeth have inward angulation thus the difference in removal technique. When you add attachments on the sides of the teeth, then the lateral removal really helps. Good luck!
I’m almost done with my treatment I’m down to 12 hours a day instead of 22.
These instructions are absolutely correct. WEAR YOUR TRAYS AND FOLLOW YOUR DRS INSTRUCTIONS ON WHEN TO SWITCH THEM OUT!!! The pul pick tool to remove Invisalign is a godsend. I got several from Amazon for under $10. I soak mine in the crystals every other day to keep them clean and remove any grime. The hardest part of Invisalign is switching trays and teeth soreness as your teeth are moving as you move between trays … otherwise your teeth will be straight and beautiful of u follow directions accordingly
Great tips! Thanks for adding more tips!
Thank you for posting this excellent video. The tips really help me. I'm just starting my own Invisalign journey. I'm going to switch toothpastes and get a case with a mirror, and also get the Pul sticks. I am a deaf individual and watching your video with captions turned on has helped me understand how to work with the Invisalign trays. I greatly appreciate your taking the time to create and post this video.
Wishing you all the best on your Invisalign journey! Love your name too.
I’ve been using the peroxicare for 2 weeks and wow what a difference in my teeth’s whiteness! Super excited for 2 years from now when I’m done with my Invisalign. Thank u for that huge tip!!
Great to hear! Keep it up to prevent staining. Invisalign is not so invisible when you can see the stains. Good luck!!!
Fantastic advice! Thanks!!
My teeth feel like they want to fall out. is this normal
I get that comment sometimes when patients are not removing the trays correctly. If you are pulling UP / DOWN (vertical), then it will feel like you are pulling your teeth out of your face. I do teach my patients to do a lateral rolling motion so the trays can disengage from the attachments for less pressure on the teeth.
@@drpassamano Thank you, Dr
Am getting my invisalign soon,these are great tios for me
Good luck!
what if my 1st set of aligners don't fit because of teeth movement because of tooth extraction, does invisalign charge extra for new scan or new set of trays ?
Great question! If there is a tooth extraction needed, then it's best to start your Invisalign within 1-2 weeks before the adjacent teeth can start moving. However, if you need a new set of trays, then your doctor can submit a warranty to get trays that fit well. In my office, I do not charge for this.
@@drpassamano Thank You for the reply, got my Invisaligner and they fit perfectly :D
Excellent. Just got Invisalign and my Orthodontist didn’t go over any of this. I wish you were mine😂
Glad I can help! These are the instructions that I give my patients. Good luck with your Invisalign treatment.
Hello doctor. I’m not from the US but I’m in NYC now. I’m looking for the whitefoam you mentioned @6:01, but it’s difficult to find it here. Do you know where to get it please? Thank you!
Eversmile White Foam is available on Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, etc ... (eversmilewhite.com is the corporate website)
Hi Dr great tips. Question how do I heal the white cheek marks I get when I punch my cheek when inserting liners? Will the cheek marks go away when I finish treatment? I’m on week 28 of my trays. Any advice on how to heal the white cheek lines or prevent them?
Hi Chandra, I have pinched my cheeks when I’m putting my tray in. To avoid this, I place a finger between my cheeks and the tray while I’m placing them in. It has really cut down on those painful pinching😬
@@TiaNT16 Thanks for that tip. Will those white marks on my cheeks eventually go away and is there anything I can do to help them disappear?
Interesting question ... I'm not aware of my patients getting a cheek irritation when inserting the Invisalign trays. It sounds like you need to use another finger to pull your cheeks off your teeth to avoid this. If the question is about the white horizontal line on the buccal cheeks that is adjacent to your teeth's biting surface, then that's called the 'linea alba' and caused by the friction/biting of your teeth. It's very common and sometimes goes away on it's own when the bite improves. Hope that helps!!!
Hopefully an improvement in your alignment of teeth and bite would help the linea alba go away. You can also brush your cheeks too!
@@drpassamano Thank you for your response. Yes, I was referring to linea alba. I didn’t have this prior to starting the Invisalign treatment. One side has cleared up with the tip you suggested with using my fingers to protect my check. I will try brushing cheek on other side.
I'm thinking of having Invisalign treatment but I'm worried I couldn't qualify for the treatment because of my two missing lower molars.
I routinely provide Invisalign treatment for patients that are missing molars. However, if you are looking to move those molars, then sometimes braces are better. I recommend an orthodontist consultation. Good luck!
@@drpassamano I already had orthodontic treatment with braces. I had braces for 5 years and now regularly wearing retainers. However, I have noticed that my teeth are relapsing. I probably think Invisalign could help. Also, I don’t plan moving my molars
@@BionicNerd19682 Then Invisalign would work great for you! Invislaign works best for those that previously had braces and want to get back to that perfect braces result. Go for it!
Do you have a link for the foam?
Search EverSmile White Foam. It's available on Amazon, Walgreens, Walmart, etc.
Hi i did not get the cleaning crystals in my set ? Do you know why ?
Cleaning crystals is just like dish soap in a powder form. It's a gimmick IMO.
Ok
Got my Invisalign last week. My kit did include the cleaning crystals. However, I didn’t like the round chewies so I ordered different ones with small stick attached from Amazon.
Hello Dr
I am new with invisalign. Its my second tray and i dont feel any pain or pressure. Is it normal? Thank you
Good question. The tooth soreness is dependent on pressure on teeth, so it will depend if your doctor programmed movement on some teeth or has delayed movement. It's very case specific, but I'm sure you will feel something soon. Good luck!
I used munchies instead of chewies, found they seat the aligner so much better
Good tip! Munchies are also more expensive. I've had patients use pen caps, wine corks, rolled up towels and erasers. Anything can work!
Problem with Chewies is that they change the shape of the aligner and force systems are deranged. Using harder “objects” is even worse 🤬
My teeth hurt pretty bad with every new tray is this normal?
Yes. Take strong painkillers for the first few days of new trats. Your teeth are getting used to new trays again each time
Great question! Orthodontic tooth soreness occurs the most at the beginning of treatment when teeth are being moved for the very first time. As you progress through the treatment, then the teeth are much less sore because the mouth is used to teeth moving. If you are experiencing a lot of pain with each tray, then definitely contact your orthodontist to make sure it's normal. Hope that helps!
How to change the camera if it only allows me to take selfies? I need the rear camera.
can someone explain to me? :(
Not sure I can help here! Good luck!
Today is my first day of Invisalign. My front two teeth hurt a lot whenever I try to take them out to eat my meals. Is this normal? I feel too much pain and pressure around that area.
Very normal (and expected) for teeth to be sore when eating for the first 3-5 days. That soreness means your teeth are moving! Good luck with your Invisalign journey.
Me too..i feel the same..
Im in 2days with my invisalign,i can't eat well,😢But the doctor said that its normal...
I’m glad I waited till 38 I’m down to one meal a day 🎉😂❤
Eat porridge if your teeth to are sore.
I had braces at 12, now on invisalign in my 30s 😭
Greetings Good sir.
I have a question:
Im from Bangladesh and here for treatment of bimaxillary protrusion,
almost every orthodontist extracts 4 premolars.
but one of the orthodontist said
he can fix my class 1 malocclusion only with clear alligners without ipr or any other way to expand my arch.
Is it possible to do so? or is he trying to scam me??
Interesting! I would go with an orthodontist that you trust with a proven track record. You will find that some doctors will push Invisalign because they are being pushed by Corporations (Invisalign). Make sure you find an honest and ethical doctor. Continue on your quest to get another opinion because the more educated you are, the better decision you will make for your treatment. Good luck!!!!!
Can vape while wearing invisible aligner. Pls
Good question. There are no restrictions for vaping with Invisalign.
Are İnvisalign useful for jaw protrusion or retardation? Will the upper and lower jaw be balanced when the treatment is completed?
Great question! Invisalign can be used for a variety of dental and potentially skeletal movements based on the treatment plan you have. For your specific question, you would need to see an orthodontist to determine what's practical and what's not. Good luck!
@@drpassamano Thank you dr. I asked many doctors, some of them say that surgery is necessary because I am past the age of growth. My orthodontist said my bite was bad and gave me 62 plates. I was not given any information about the jaw. I wanted to ask you.
6:39 surely that's overexaggerated
Yeah, why bother straightening teeth that are about to fall out! lol
@@one_hoop spoke to my dentist yesterday and she literally told me to use my normal toothpaste and avoid hydrogen peroxide toothpaste. From London btw
@@fahad7148 I'm only 10 days in, so my experience is very limited. I'm experimenting with drinking coffee with them in today to see how much it stains (teeth versus aligner). I will remove them and rinse afterwards. Hopefully, I don't look like that photo after one day!