Fact my dentist didn’t even talk to me the assistant did n I’m still confused on something n they haven’t even put my attachments on but I’m wearing my first trays
Based on comments here and other sites, there seems to be an epidemic of bad Invisalign orthodontists* (including mine)...he never once mentioned chewing exercises, never once looked at the tray in my mouth to see tracking, etc. During my 12 month treatment, I've had to insist on things I wanted - like a wider smile. During my "final" evaluation," he didn't even mention that my right molars weren't touching, he just seems to want to be done and get me out the door. I can't help but wonder if some orthos are using Invisalign to churn out patients for fast money. *Dr Bailey, you seem like an exception to this - very patient and thorough
Your videos are so helpful and full of great tips. Im in that limbo phase where I’m waiting on my liners to be delivered to my orthodontist so I’ve been watching a lot of videos on clear liners. Yours are by far the best! Thank you 😊
THANK YOU FOR THIS!! I also learned more from you than my own dentist. I was not aware of how important it was to make sure I had no air gaps. I was on Tray 5 and had to go back to Tray 2 to correct one tooth that was not tracking. I did not know about chewing exercises either 😢. So I almost back to square one unfortunately.
This video was very helpful, however left me with one question... what If one tooth specifically Is not tracking? Should I continue wearing my next aligners or not? Thanks Dr.
My aligners fit perfectly except the front two teeth have tracking. It’s like my teeth just aren’t long enough to reach the bottom but everywhere else is fine.
I was on week 18 of 28 and I got backtracked to week 13. It is completely my fault for not giving them enough wear time...but please tell me I'm not the only one..I feel so discouraged and mad at myself.
Don’t beat yourself up, you’re not the first or the last. Just jump back on and go for 22 hours a day. TrayMinder app has a timer feature to help you remember to wear your aligners until you establish a good habit. Good luck!
I think this is about to be me. I haven't been wearing mine enough during the day. And I also now have a chipped tooth...which I'm worried is going to make things worse. I feel like my aligners not fitting, my teeth grinding, and my chipped tooth are all going to be a vicious cycle contributing to one another. And I started a new job and am between insurances and can't get off work to go in. I'm so stressed and discouraged! 😭 And it's probably mostly my fault.
This is interesting. For most of my treatment I have had halos on my lateral incisors. They have never once looked at my trays in my mouth when I have come in to pick up my new set. My dentist has never encouraged me to use chewies - although I have used them on my own. I have a few other issues that I don't know will be addressed. I'm feeling some regret that I didn't go with a more seasoned Invisalign orthodontist because I have lost some faith in my dentist's knowledge of how my teeth are moving. I hope that the refinements actually complete the job and I'm not left unsatisfied with my expensive treatment. :-/
I started invisalign November 2020. Im.still.wearing them and my teeth weren't really that bad! Never heard of tracking or chewing! My dentist is a Platinum one but wish I'd just gone to an orthodontics and had tracks on.to be honest. Invisalign is a pain in the arse!
Chewing exercises? I was told to only use it when I set the trays with the chewie thing and do it gently. Also had 2 weeks there were gaps and not told I needed to wear them longer. I only had one day I was 20 hours instead of 23.
I just got my attachments put on and it was uncomfortable, it hurt and the nerve pain from the curing light was horrible. The girl left the light on my teeth way too long and it hurt and it was hot and I was sweating the whole entire time not to mention when they have to polish off the rest of the attachment glue and that was not pleasant either. Nobody talks about how unpleasant it is to get the attachments put on. If you have sensitive teeth you’re in for some nerve pain getting the attachments on!!!
Thank you for this. I knew I wasnt crazy!!!!!! My ortho looked at me as if he never heard of this before! The pressure was so painful. I thought my bottom teeth would break!!!
Hi.. I also got my attachments. I am on 1 tray.. And i loose some attachments ..i call my doctor ...she says dont worry.. Its no need to. Have all attachments.... I m worried about it.. So plz tell me is it ok orr not
Great question. Different people have different pain tolerance and the type and amount of tooth movement varies between patients. Typically the pain subsides after three days.
I guess I should be doing the chewing exercises more frequently..Didnt know it was just as important..only used them 2x in 1 month..just got my 2nd set of trays..
Chewies help to seat your trays fully, which helps to better move your teeth. It’s not essential but it is helpful for many patients. Good luck with your treatment.
Your videos are really informative and you are super sweet. I was wondering if you could do a video comparing Invisalign and ClearCorrect and talk about the clinical effectiveness of different aligner materials like Zendura FLX and ClearCorrect ClearQuartz. I also wanted to know if Invisalign and ClearCorrect have different approaches to tooth movement (frontal vs undermining resorption) because their respective tray switching periods are 7 days and 14 days. In one of your other videos, you mentioned factors that inhibit tooth movement (NSAIDs, older age, etc.), but what promotes it? It seems like chewies and Propel increase osteoblastic activity but are there other factors such as a calcium rich diet or regular exercise that have a similar effect? I'm just a patient who wants to speed up my treatment. I'm considering asking my orthodontist to increase my switching frequency.
It sounds like you are quite well informed and knowledgeable already. I can record a evidenced based video on some of the modalities used to decrease orthodontic treatment time in the future. In regards to frontal vs undermining resorption, the goal is almost always frontal resorption (there are some exceptions I won’t go into). To my understanding, the default force and amount of movement per aligner for Invisalign is designed for frontal resorption, unless the clinician changes the amount of movement per aligner purposely. Therefore, assuming the force system is the same between aligner brands (I haven’t used Clear Correct enough to comment), the switch schedule affects the amount of time we give to the bone building osteoblasts activity AFTER the teeth have already moved (usually 3 days with frontal resorption). Some patients build up bone much slower than normal and if they switch their aligners too fast (ie 7 days instead of 10 or 14), their teeth start to become too loose/mobile. Your orthodontist, having been trained in esthetics/facial harmony/proportions, biology, and biomechanics/physics, will be the best person to calibrate your switch schedule. But if you wear your aligners 22 hours a day, it doesn’t hurt to ask :)
@@TrayMinder That’s so interesting about the bone rebuilding! My orthodontist is a Diamond provider and has everyone, to my knowledge, on each tray for 2 weeks. It does seem two weeks is best “for good measure.”
I finished the main aligners that you wear as much as you can each day and switch each week. Now I'm on the aligners where you just have to wear them at night. The only problem is that I literally can't sleep with them on. They're so uncomfortable, hurt like hell, stay sore long after the morning, and makes my saliva glands act up like never before. I want my teeth to be straight, but if this is what it takes, then i don't know if it's worth losing literal sleep over
That doesn’t sound like fun. Soreness means the retainer is active. Talk to your dental provider about it. Excess salivary flow should go away in a few days as your body realizes that it’s not food in your mouth. There are different options for retainers if you don’t adjust after a few weeks. ruclips.net/video/YeBP6J682_o/видео.html
Hi! This video was very helpful. I’m on my 16th tray, about halfway done. I have the indents, but one tooth isn’t tracking and hasn’t been since my last appointment 3 months ago! They never gave me a chewey (I didn’t know they were even a thing!) they only advised I wear my aligners 22 hours (which I do!) I have my next appointment in two weeks and am fearful that if needed, I’ll be the one paying for the refinements. 😔 any advice?
Hi. No need to worry yet. Some teeth do not fully track (lateral incisors, I’m looking at you), even with 22/7 wear and chewing exercises. Refinements are typically normal part of comprehensive treatment. Of course the terms of the ortho contracts can vary depending on each office so be sure to inquire about that. Finally, chewing exercises are helpful part of treatment but not “needed” and each doctor’s treatment orders are different. It’s best to follow the advice of your treating doctor. Final tip: Many patients show their excellent wear time statistics on the TrayMinder app to their doctors as a way to show excellent wear time compliance. Good luck.
Isabell Dawn - I hope you see this even though it's a year since your comment. I am at about the same point as when you commented. One tooth is not tracking. I was never told about Chewies, but I do chew on a folded washcloth. The tooth is supposed to have an attachment button on it, but it keeps falling off because it's a crown. The thumbnail picture for this video looks exactly how my tooth looks. My dentist saw this, but he didn't tell me not to move on to the next tray, as this video warns. Since you must be done with treatment now, I was wondering if your one tooth came out okay. Did you have to do refinements just for that tooth and how much longer did it take?
@@e.castlerock8454 I did two refinements, and the tooth unfortunately did not move much. Your case could be totally different though!! I just finished about a month ago.
@@isabelldawn - Wow, I really didn't think you'd see my comment, much less within minutes! Congratulations on completing your treatment. Sorry to hear about the one tooth. That may be my fate as well. I'll find out in 11 months. Thanks for your reply!
Hello, Dr. I switched to tray number 5 aligner (out of 13 trays), and I noticed air gaps in my upper teeth, while the lower teeth seem to be okay. Should I go back to tray number 4 only for the upper teeth?
I'm on my 4th tray and the uppers didn't fit at all like the first 3. The bottoms fit perfectly though. The crazy thing is, I tried the 5th upper just cause and it fit perfectly. So now I'm confused as hell. I'm using Smiledirect and with the language barrier he made it even worse. No help, as l eard is more $ and impressions.
What are chewies I never heard I’m going on week 4 I believe I don’t notice a huge difference I notice a tiny bit . I have lots of spaces between my teeth and two bit space between pointy and I just can’t wait to see results . Especially come April since my birthday is then and I actually wanna smile showing my teeth finally
So glad I found your video, I was hoping to find this. I started with 7 for my top but we are now on 21. I recently noticed that my teeth looked much better around 7 or 14. How do you fix a situation where let's say you liked your teeth better at 14 but now you are at step 20 and your mouth has now changed, therefore 14 doesn't fit? My teeth were more spacious, I never had a crowding problem. However now it is much tighter since the dentist I am guessing was trying to straighten up my bite. My mouth had a lot more room before so when I put on my older aligners they are big. How can I correct or fix this? What would your recommendation be
Can you explain "chewing exercises" a bit more? I have the sticks that I chew on when I put my trays on after eating. Is that what you're talking about?
I got my first tray a couple days ago, there is literally no clear space but I do feel some mild pressure while wearing. Not sure how I’ll know when to switch, they reccomended 2 wks per tray but I’m kind of thinking 1 at least for this tray 🤷🏽♀️I hate to be wasting time in a tray but definently don’t want to do anything wrong
If a new aligner tray takes a while (15 minutes or more) to get on teeth and click into place but does fit after a while, dies it mean you are not ready for it?
Great information. Can I ask, if there is a space between the aligner and the gum line is that normal. I have spaces between the gum line on my molars on both sides when I switch to the next aligner
If my teeth aren't tracking, so i wear a set longer. Once I notice my teeth have tracked, do I need to wear them a couple extra days? The TM app is amazing btw
Hi again.....I could call my Ortho, but you are right here 😊.....my aligners are not bothering me at all. I do not have any halos at all. I wear 21-22 hours/day and do chewing exercises. This is my first tray. Sometimes we think "no pain, no gain". Do you suppose the second tray will be different or is it just a situation with my teeth...thanks so much!
I was excited about changing into my final Invisalign tray tonight. Turns out they don’t fit at all! So frustrating, and I’m really shocked because tracking hasn’t been an issue with my treatment until now. So, why on the last tray?! It’s a good thing I’m seeing my orthodontist on Tuesday. 😒😒😒😒
@@TrayMinderThank you. Not long after posting my original comment, I realized that I wasn’t supposed to change until my buttons/attachments were removed. But no one told me that. Once my orthodontist removed the attachments, the aligners fit.
Hi Dr. Bailey my son doesn’t have attachments in yet, he was told to wear stage 1 for 2 weeks and then switch to stage 2, which is supposed to be happening today. I saw halos and gap between where teeth are and where aligners end. Should I have him change to stage 1? I’ll call his orthodontist tomorrow.
I’m so frustrated with my ortho . I asked if I should move to my text tray because it’s not tracking and they said yeah it’s fine . I said are you sure because there’s a gap between my Invisalign and my teeth. They told me to move on and I did. Now they don’t fit right . They don’t listen to me and it’s frustrating
Sorry to hear that - you must be a very diligent and observant patient. Sometimes doctors expect to see some halos and thus are not too concerned and/or don’t want to slow the entire treatment down for one or two teeth. Those non tracking teeth can be “picked up” later via adjective treatment or refinement(s). Talk to your orthodontist for further clarification. Good luck with your treatment.
I had tray 1 on for 7 days (instructed 10 days each) and today, my dentist changed me to tray 2 today along with my attachments. I realized there are gaps on my front 4 tooth when I got home (plus back side of last molar is only half covered. Front side is fine). My dentist says it’s fine but I’m worried if my movements are being rushed. Please help :(. It’s Friday and office is closed
should i take care of any teeth as far as crown, cavity before going to put invisalign or spark or the same doctor that puts spark or .. can fix do the crown or fixing cavity....tks
I was having no problems with my trays until I had to get attachments . I’d honestly rather not have them and just have treatment take longer with regular Invisalign . I cannot take this pain and I can’t even put my liners in properly, it’s too painful and I feel like when I put my top ones on it’s jamming into my skull
I can totally agree that the attachments hurt, I’m in tray 16 out of 17 and I’m feeling it bad.. I also have to go back and get rescanned on tray 17 because I need to go into phase two because my teeth aren’t straight yet.. when you take your slingers out try fetching them through the inside (the side where the attachments aren’t at) of your mouth at the farthest teeth in the back, and maybe get some ice water slushees from sonic and take your preferred otc pain reliever
Yeah, this is exactly my issue. Currently, it’s my second tray, and it has made those teeth that were not supposed to be forward, pushed forward, and those that were supposed to be pushed backward, were not pushed backward. It basically made my teeth worse. And yeah, my aligners are too big for my teeth. Moreover, I want to ask u whether a person can wear Invisalign with ALL baby teeth?
I’m on a new set but it doesn’t do. The upper set is where I have trouble If I push it in it will align fine but as soon as I let go the set fold down. Anything I can do to help it stay ?
im so upset because only one of my tooth doesnt fit on my alignerss arghhh , i’ve been wearing the same aligners for months now still no improvement with that one teeth
What do do if you need the attachments back on your teeth? Once my last tray was finished and I switched to retainers they didn't want to sit tight on my teeth without the 'hooks' that attachments provide. Hence the problem tooth (lateral incisor) tilted back again. If bite or push on the retainer/aligner plastic where the gap is, it sits with less gap, but with the hook is slips back down.
It's best to consult your orthodontist to address this issue and they will be able to evaluate your specific case and recommend the best course of action to help your retainer fit better and keep your teeth in their proper position.
Hi I’m on my thrid last tray and one of my front teeth have a halo also between my left front tooth and the incisor tooth I have developed a gap that I never had before will this gap close with the two last trays or is it a problem my front tooth isn’t perfect yet either and I’m worried and wondering if the gap will close and tooth straighten up with only two trays to go Thankyou for any information you can provide the gap really concerns me as I never had one there before treatment
Thanks for sharing your experience. Take a picture of what you're describing and email it to your treatment doctor. That way, they can look at your individualized plan and let you know if it's something you have to be worried about. Good luck with your treatment.
What are these chewing exercises? My orthodontist has never mentioned them. My top molars have been “bouncy” every time I put a new tray in. I have to Bend and squeeze the molars on the tray to get it to fit correctly. Today I go to switch trays and my bottom left side doesn’t “click” into place over the cement anchor. Feels like it’s going to break my teeth off it’s so tight 😅
Hello . That’s such an amazing video! I’m from Brazil 🇧🇷 and I was looking for informations about the lack of tracking in the Invisalign system. I’m worried cause this is happening with just one tooth of mine. My dentist told me to keep using and moving towards the following steps , and if will be need we can use additions in the end of the treatment. Sorry to bother you , but do you mind sharing your opinion? Thank you 🙏
I got my trays for whitening like couple days ago and I noticed that there’s a gap and some like bubbles in my two upper front teeth is that normal? Or trays not fits? And yea I noticed that there’s like white spots on my front teeth either after using it I’m kinda worried
My 3rd aligner was broken on 11 day and for remaining 3 days I got new 3rd aligner .When I wear it it so tighten. why?when I already wear it for 11 days.
Hello, I was previously on my second tray and I didn’t notice a halo but I have changed to my 3rd tray and notice the space/halo….is this normal does this mean my teeth are supposed to come down by the time I have worn them for the advised number of days or are my teeth not tracking?
Some minor halo may be normal for some teeth and other teeth (lateral incisors) have difficulty tracking. Not all teeth move accordingly to plan and that’s why refinement trays are needed sometimes. It’s like working out - we all have stubborn spots on our bodies. Bring it to your treating doctor’s attention and they should be able to guild you in what to do moving forward.
Hi doctor, my orthodontist has not provided me with any chews or told me about any chew excercises. All I was provided with was a box with aligners and told to wear each aligner for 10days each. I had an appointment after box 1 and was told all is well- no scans or anything was done - just a visual check and I was sent on my way with box 2…I’m currently 2days into week 17 aligner and I have noticed only one tooth having a halo. I have an appointment on 22nd January by when I would’ve started aligner #20… Should I wait till then to ask my orthodontist if my teeth are tracking well or should I ask to be seen sooner?
Dr. Bailey, I’m on my first tray and noticed that I have a small gap between my gum line and my tray. Basically the plastic doesn’t reach the gum line or cover the entire tooth. Is this normal?
@Ravi, call your orthodontic office and see what whey advise. Either they will call you in to repair or do it at your next appointment (or sometimes leave off).
I have those gaps with my aligners. I wished i saw this when i started. Over a few weeks i go over to a night brace. But my orthodontist says it is all good? 🤔
My dentist said we need to do refinements because some front tooth aren’t tracking. He told me I should keep changing Invisalign’s every week as planned until I have an appointment again (September 8). Is it harmful for the teeth to change Invisalign’s even though some teeth don’t track?
Great question, one strategy is to get through as many trays as possible even with a couple of non tracking teeth. Each situation depends. Best to talk to your doctor.
I'm on my third tray. Originally swapped back to my second tray for an additional three days as my lateral incisor wasn't tracking at all with the third, (the tray stuck out so wide from the gum on that tooth) and it caused my front teeth not to track either. Now on third tray and teeth are tracking better, have upped chewing exercises etc... the lateral incisor still isn't tracking. The tray sticks out from my gum on that tooth and isn't snug at all at the top. It's fine at the bottom and there isn't any halo. That tooth sticks out so much more than my other teeth (main reason for Invisalign in the first place), is this why it's causing issues/not moving in time with the rest of my teeth? So frustrating and worried it's only going to become even more of a problem with each new tray if already it isn't fitting/tracking in the tray.
I can see why you are concerned. Do the best you can by wearing your aligners full time and things may improve. If they do not, a mid course correction may be done (depends on the doctor) if too many teeth do not track properly.
I had a similar problem with my second week trays not fitting correctly and felt very tight and hard to put on so I’m putting my first week trays back on for another day or two and see what happens.
hey doctor, so there is nothing wrong with just wearing a tray for an extra week? I guess you would just call in the office and postpone the next checkup by a week?
It’s not a problem to wear a tray longer - but it’s courteous to give the office a call to let them know so they can advise whether postponing an appt is necessary or not.
I’m on tray 14 and imm be honest, I was wearing them properly for a while but then I moved up to my next pair and they were hurting like heck so I stopped wearing them all day but I still did wear them. Then I also like to eat food at school so I be forgetting to put them back in because I like eat all day. I do put them on at night though. Now I am trying to fully wear them all day like I use too but dang they hurt and I low key wanna quit.
It depends on the size of the halo and the tooth it’s on. Take it picture of it and email it to your treating orthodontist and ask whether you should wear for a few more days or to switch. Some small halos are normal to allow room for the teeth to move into at the beginning of an aligner. Also some teeth (lateral incisors) are very stubborn and will have minor halos throughout treatment because they are notorious for not tracking.
I’ve learnt more from you that my own orthodontist
Thanks for watching.
True
Couldn’t agree more
Fact my dentist didn’t even talk to me the assistant did n I’m still confused on something n they haven’t even put my attachments on but I’m wearing my first trays
Me too! I get most of my info from Dr. Bailey and Invisalign patients via RUclips
Based on comments here and other sites, there seems to be an epidemic of bad Invisalign orthodontists* (including mine)...he never once mentioned chewing exercises, never once looked at the tray in my mouth to see tracking, etc. During my 12 month treatment, I've had to insist on things I wanted - like a wider smile. During my "final" evaluation," he didn't even mention that my right molars weren't touching, he just seems to want to be done and get me out the door. I can't help but wonder if some orthos are using Invisalign to churn out patients for fast money.
*Dr Bailey, you seem like an exception to this - very patient and thorough
Perhaps your orthodontist is the [bad] exception. Have you sought, or even considered, additional opinions?
@@tonypanzarella9387 no...I just powered through and am now finally finished TG!
Everyone: Focusing on the video.
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Your videos are so helpful and full of great tips. Im in that limbo phase where I’m waiting on my liners to be delivered to my orthodontist so I’ve been watching a lot of videos on clear liners. Yours are by far the best! Thank you 😊
Thank you and good luck with your upcoming treatment.
This is literally the only thing that is going to get me through Invisalign treatment! Thank you for the app :)
Thanks for your support and best of luck with your treatment.
This was so incredibly informative. The way you explain things really breaks it down so easily and concisely. Thank you!
Thank you for the nice comment :)
THANK YOU FOR THIS!! I also learned more from you than my own dentist. I was not aware of how important it was to make sure I had no air gaps. I was on Tray 5 and had to go back to Tray 2 to correct one tooth that was not tracking. I did not know about chewing exercises either 😢. So I almost back to square one unfortunately.
you are amazing. thank you for all your support and the fantastic app! :)
I hate how my ortho never told me about chewies
Sameee!!!!
I have smile direct and I just put a new set in and actually have quite a large gap. This helps a lot. Thank you !I will do chewing exercises.
This video was very helpful, however left me with one question... what If one tooth specifically Is not tracking? Should I continue wearing my next aligners or not? Thanks Dr.
Thank you so much Dr. Bailey again. May god bless you!
Thank you.
My aligners fit perfectly except the front two teeth have tracking. It’s like my teeth just aren’t long enough to reach the bottom but everywhere else is fine.
The best thing to do is to take a picture and email it to your treating provider for their advice. Only he/she has your treatment information.
I was on week 18 of 28 and I got backtracked to week 13. It is completely my fault for not giving them enough wear time...but please tell me I'm not the only one..I feel so discouraged and mad at myself.
Don’t beat yourself up, you’re not the first or the last. Just jump back on and go for 22 hours a day. TrayMinder app has a timer feature to help you remember to wear your aligners until you establish a good habit. Good luck!
How much did you wear them? How many hours?
@@clinteastwood7780 I’ve seen people with the same problem wear them for 10 hours
I think this is about to be me. I haven't been wearing mine enough during the day. And I also now have a chipped tooth...which I'm worried is going to make things worse. I feel like my aligners not fitting, my teeth grinding, and my chipped tooth are all going to be a vicious cycle contributing to one another.
And I started a new job and am between insurances and can't get off work to go in. I'm so stressed and discouraged! 😭 And it's probably mostly my fault.
Definitely not the only one. I completely fell off the the bandwagon and I’m just now getting back on track.
This is interesting. For most of my treatment I have had halos on my lateral incisors. They have never once looked at my trays in my mouth when I have come in to pick up my new set. My dentist has never encouraged me to use chewies - although I have used them on my own. I have a few other issues that I don't know will be addressed. I'm feeling some regret that I didn't go with a more seasoned Invisalign orthodontist because I have lost some faith in my dentist's knowledge of how my teeth are moving. I hope that the refinements actually complete the job and I'm not left unsatisfied with my expensive treatment. :-/
No because I feel the same way
Im on day 4 and I’ve been chewing and I still have halos and it’s my first aligner
Give it a little more time. Some very slight halos are fine- they give teeth room to move. Ask your dentist if unsure.
At this time
This was such a helpful video, really really helped me understand that I need to take a close look before switching to another one😊❤...
Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your treatment.
This so helpful, I was going to all fit my money back lol
I started invisalign November 2020. Im.still.wearing them and my teeth weren't really that bad! Never heard of tracking or chewing! My dentist is a Platinum one but wish I'd just gone to an orthodontics and had tracks on.to be honest. Invisalign is a pain in the arse!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Aligners are not the right fit for everyone.
This information was so helpful! Thank you so much!
So glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your comment helps others to find this channel.
Thank you so so much my son will need this!
Thanks for watching.
Chewing exercises? I was told to only use it when I set the trays with the chewie thing and do it gently. Also had 2 weeks there were gaps and not told I needed to wear them longer. I only had one day I was 20 hours instead of 23.
Nice. So far so good and it seems early too!
I just got my attachments put on and it was uncomfortable, it hurt and the nerve pain from the curing light was horrible. The girl left the light on my teeth way too long and it hurt and it was hot and I was sweating the whole entire time not to mention when they have to polish off the rest of the attachment glue and that was not pleasant either. Nobody talks about how unpleasant it is to get the attachments put on. If you have sensitive teeth you’re in for some nerve pain getting the attachments on!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you for this. I knew I wasnt crazy!!!!!!
My ortho looked at me as if he never heard of this before! The pressure was so painful. I thought my bottom teeth would break!!!
Hi.. I also got my attachments. I am on 1 tray.. And i loose some attachments ..i call my doctor ...she says dont worry.. Its no need to. Have all attachments.... I m worried about it.. So plz tell me is it ok orr not
I have sensitive teeth and I didn't feel a thing when they put on my attachments and I got one on pretty much every tooth.
I need this channel in Spanish 😭😭😭😭😭😭
My Spanish is very elementary. Thanks for watching.
This makes sense. That’s why it’s painful. Bcuz some are switching before they should?
Great question. Different people have different pain tolerance and the type and amount of tooth movement varies between patients. Typically the pain subsides after three days.
I guess I should be doing the chewing exercises more frequently..Didnt know it was just as important..only used them 2x in 1 month..just got my 2nd set of trays..
Chewies help to seat your trays fully, which helps to better move your teeth. It’s not essential but it is helpful for many patients. Good luck with your treatment.
@@TrayMinder ok, thank you kindly!
Thanks for your information ❤
You’re welcome! Have a great day. Thanks for taking the time to comment - it really helps this channel out.
Your videos are really informative and you are super sweet. I was wondering if you could do a video comparing Invisalign and ClearCorrect and talk about the clinical effectiveness of different aligner materials like Zendura FLX and ClearCorrect ClearQuartz. I also wanted to know if Invisalign and ClearCorrect have different approaches to tooth movement (frontal vs undermining resorption) because their respective tray switching periods are 7 days and 14 days. In one of your other videos, you mentioned factors that inhibit tooth movement (NSAIDs, older age, etc.), but what promotes it? It seems like chewies and Propel increase osteoblastic activity but are there other factors such as a calcium rich diet or regular exercise that have a similar effect?
I'm just a patient who wants to speed up my treatment. I'm considering asking my orthodontist to increase my switching frequency.
It sounds like you are quite well informed and knowledgeable already. I can record a evidenced based video on some of the modalities used to decrease orthodontic treatment time in the future. In regards to frontal vs undermining resorption, the goal is almost always frontal resorption (there are some exceptions I won’t go into). To my understanding, the default force and amount of movement per aligner for Invisalign is designed for frontal resorption, unless the clinician changes the amount of movement per aligner purposely. Therefore, assuming the force system is the same between aligner brands (I haven’t used Clear Correct enough to comment), the switch schedule affects the amount of time we give to the bone building osteoblasts activity AFTER the teeth have already moved (usually 3 days with frontal resorption). Some patients build up bone much slower than normal and if they switch their aligners too fast (ie 7 days instead of 10 or 14), their teeth start to become too loose/mobile. Your orthodontist, having been trained in esthetics/facial harmony/proportions, biology, and biomechanics/physics, will be the best person to calibrate your switch schedule. But if you wear your aligners 22 hours a day, it doesn’t hurt to ask :)
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That’s so interesting about the bone rebuilding! My orthodontist is a Diamond provider and has everyone, to my knowledge, on each tray for 2 weeks. It does seem two weeks is best “for good measure.”
my teeth hurt so bad. i knew i wasn't tracking right. i need to wear my aligners longer...
Thank you so much,
U answered my question!
Was worried, I appreciate your help
That’s to hear. Good luck with your treatment:)
My aligners are like that even the very first set. And my orthodontist said it’s normal 😩
I finished the main aligners that you wear as much as you can each day and switch each week. Now I'm on the aligners where you just have to wear them at night. The only problem is that I literally can't sleep with them on. They're so uncomfortable, hurt like hell, stay sore long after the morning, and makes my saliva glands act up like never before. I want my teeth to be straight, but if this is what it takes, then i don't know if it's worth losing literal sleep over
That doesn’t sound like fun. Soreness means the retainer is active. Talk to your dental provider about it. Excess salivary flow should go away in a few days as your body realizes that it’s not food in your mouth. There are different options for retainers if you don’t adjust after a few weeks. ruclips.net/video/YeBP6J682_o/видео.html
Hi! This video was very helpful. I’m on my 16th tray, about halfway done. I have the indents, but one tooth isn’t tracking and hasn’t been since my last appointment 3 months ago! They never gave me a chewey (I didn’t know they were even a thing!) they only advised I wear my aligners 22 hours (which I do!) I have my next appointment in two weeks and am fearful that if needed, I’ll be the one paying for the refinements. 😔 any advice?
Hi. No need to worry yet. Some teeth do not fully track (lateral incisors, I’m looking at you), even with 22/7 wear and chewing exercises. Refinements are typically normal part of comprehensive treatment. Of course the terms of the ortho contracts can vary depending on each office so be sure to inquire about that. Finally, chewing exercises are helpful part of treatment but not “needed” and each doctor’s treatment orders are different. It’s best to follow the advice of your treating doctor. Final tip: Many patients show their excellent wear time statistics on the TrayMinder app to their doctors as a way to show excellent wear time compliance. Good luck.
oh myy godd thank god im not the only one that have the same problem 😭😭
Isabell Dawn - I hope you see this even though it's a year since your comment. I am at about the same point as when you commented. One tooth is not tracking. I was never told about Chewies, but I do chew on a folded washcloth. The tooth is supposed to have an attachment button on it, but it keeps falling off because it's a crown. The thumbnail picture for this video looks exactly how my tooth looks. My dentist saw this, but he didn't tell me not to move on to the next tray, as this video warns. Since you must be done with treatment now, I was wondering if your one tooth came out okay. Did you have to do refinements just for that tooth and how much longer did it take?
@@e.castlerock8454 I did two refinements, and the tooth unfortunately did not move much. Your case could be totally different though!! I just finished about a month ago.
@@isabelldawn - Wow, I really didn't think you'd see my comment, much less within minutes! Congratulations on completing your treatment. Sorry to hear about the one tooth. That may be my fate as well. I'll find out in 11 months. Thanks for your reply!
Why do aligner companies not send us educational vids like this?
Thanks for watching and good luck with your treatment.
Thank you!! So helpful
Great to hear. Thanks for watching.
Chewing exercises? I got Invisalign today and they never mentioned this. Can someone tell me what that is?
This may be helpful: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
Chewing exercises?
INVISALIGN SEATERS (CHEWIES & MINTS) TO IMPROVE ALIGNER FIT l Dr. Melissa Bailey Orthodontist
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Hello, Dr. I switched to tray number 5 aligner (out of 13 trays), and I noticed air gaps in my upper teeth, while the lower teeth seem to be okay. Should I go back to tray number 4 only for the upper teeth?
Thank You!!
I'm on my 4th tray and the uppers didn't fit at all like the first 3. The bottoms fit perfectly though. The crazy thing is, I tried the 5th upper just cause and it fit perfectly. So now I'm confused as hell. I'm using Smiledirect and with the language barrier he made it even worse. No help, as l eard is more $ and impressions.
What are chewies I never heard I’m going on week 4 I believe I don’t notice a huge difference I notice a tiny bit . I have lots of spaces between my teeth and two bit space between pointy and I just can’t wait to see results . Especially come April since my birthday is then and I actually wanna smile showing my teeth finally
Here’s the chewie video: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
I was on 12 of 15 and hit front tooth wrong and hurt the root had to stop for a month, now I’m struggling to do 9’s my back molars don’t fit
So glad I found your video, I was hoping to find this. I started with 7 for my top but we are now on 21. I recently noticed that my teeth looked much better around 7 or 14. How do you fix a situation where let's say you liked your teeth better at 14 but now you are at step 20 and your mouth has now changed, therefore 14 doesn't fit? My teeth were more spacious, I never had a crowding problem. However now it is much tighter since the dentist I am guessing was trying to straighten up my bite. My mouth had a lot more room before so when I put on my older aligners they are big. How can I correct or fix this? What would your recommendation be
Can you explain "chewing exercises" a bit more? I have the sticks that I chew on when I put my trays on after eating. Is that what you're talking about?
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
I got my first tray a couple days ago, there is literally no clear space but I do feel some mild pressure while wearing. Not sure how I’ll know when to switch, they reccomended 2 wks per tray but I’m kind of thinking 1 at least for this tray 🤷🏽♀️I hate to be wasting time in a tray but definently don’t want to do anything wrong
If a new aligner tray takes a while (15 minutes or more) to get on teeth and click into place but does fit after a while, dies it mean you are not ready for it?
Does everyone do "chewing exercises?" I'm a week in and wasn't told anything about this?
Yes. When you put your aligners in, you must chew on the rubber chewies. This will help force the teeth into the aligners so your teeth will move.
Many patients find that using aligner seaters afford a better fit.
Great information. Can I ask, if there is a space between the aligner and the gum line is that normal. I have spaces between the gum line on my molars on both sides when I switch to the next aligner
If my teeth aren't tracking, so i wear a set longer. Once I notice my teeth have tracked, do I need to wear them a couple extra days? The TM app is amazing btw
Hi again.....I could call my Ortho, but you are right here 😊.....my aligners are not bothering me at all. I do not have any halos at all. I wear 21-22 hours/day and do chewing exercises. This is my first tray. Sometimes we think "no pain, no gain". Do you suppose the second tray will be different or is it just a situation with my teeth...thanks so much!
Only time will tell. Each aligner stage is different and it varies based on your unique treatment plan.
Why does aligner have so many bubbles in it
What if the aligner is only fits with the front teeth and the rest right and left teeth aren't
Take a photo and email to your dental provider.
Can you wear aligners while pregnant
What about a gap between the front of the tooth and the front of the aligner?
I was excited about changing into my final Invisalign tray tonight. Turns out they don’t fit at all! So frustrating, and I’m really shocked because tracking hasn’t been an issue with my treatment until now. So, why on the last tray?! It’s a good thing I’m seeing my orthodontist on Tuesday. 😒😒😒😒
Sometimes there are distortions in the aligners themselves. Let us know what you find out. Thanks for sharing your experience.
well? what happened?
@@jenniferaleman2185none of your business, Jennifer, because you’re snarky asf.
@@TrayMinderThank you. Not long after posting my original comment, I realized that I wasn’t supposed to change until my buttons/attachments were removed. But no one told me that. Once my orthodontist removed the attachments, the aligners fit.
Hi Dr. Bailey my son doesn’t have attachments in yet, he was told to wear stage 1 for 2 weeks and then switch to stage 2, which is supposed to be happening today. I saw halos and gap between where teeth are and where aligners end. Should I have him change to stage 1? I’ll call his orthodontist tomorrow.
Now I'm worried.. lol I did my full alighner plan with halos 😅😅
same man i have been moving onto next one
should i be worried
what if there is a gap between the upper side of the tooth and the aligner? does that mean not tracking still?
I wore my aligners for over 5 weeks and one of my teeth still isn’t tracking. What can I do?
Best to talk to your treating provider to see what they recommend. Refinements may be needed down the road. Good luck with your treatment.
You refer to chewing exercises - what are they? Please enlighten.
Watch Chewing exercise video here: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
I’m so frustrated with my ortho . I asked if I should move to my text tray because it’s not tracking and they said yeah it’s fine . I said are you sure because there’s a gap between my Invisalign and my teeth. They told me to move on and I did. Now they don’t fit right . They don’t listen to me and it’s frustrating
Sorry to hear that - you must be a very diligent and observant patient. Sometimes doctors expect to see some halos and thus are not too concerned and/or don’t want to slow the entire treatment down for one or two teeth. Those non tracking teeth can be “picked up” later via adjective treatment or refinement(s). Talk to your orthodontist for further clarification. Good luck with your treatment.
I am on tray 5 and have noticed halos. My dentist gave me the propel c-shape device. Should I use chewies also.
I had tray 1 on for 7 days (instructed 10 days each) and today, my dentist changed me to tray 2 today along with my attachments. I realized there are gaps on my front 4 tooth when I got home (plus back side of last molar is only half covered. Front side is fine). My dentist says it’s fine but I’m worried if my movements are being rushed. Please help :(. It’s Friday and office is closed
New trays typically have gaps or halos. If they fit perfectly, your teeth wouldn’t move. Only your doctor knows the specifics of your treatment.
@@TrayMinder how long should I expect to see the halos and when is it too much of a halo?
what if you are done with your treatment and you start seeing halo spaces what should I do?
I'm doing Dentiline instead of invisalign and they don't give chewies or recommend any chewing exercises. Will my teeth track properly?
I have one question if anyone can answer please. If you do a rescan mid process do attachments have to be off or it’s okay to leave on?!!
Great question. Attachments can be left on.
Ty
Could u plz elaborate on power ridges...n whai s the chewing exercise u mentioned n that case..
There are videos on power ridges and chewing exercises on the TrayMinder RUclips channel.
ever since my ortho told me to wear my retainer at night on the weekends this started happening any advice?
should i take care of any teeth as far as crown, cavity before going to put invisalign or spark or the same doctor that puts spark or .. can fix do the crown or fixing cavity....tks
I was having no problems with my trays until I had to get attachments . I’d honestly rather not have them and just have treatment take longer with regular Invisalign . I cannot take this pain and I can’t even put my liners in properly, it’s too painful and I feel like when I put my top ones on it’s jamming into my skull
Adjusting to attachments is definitely hard. I hope you feel better soon.
I can totally agree that the attachments hurt, I’m in tray 16 out of 17 and I’m feeling it bad.. I also have to go back and get rescanned on tray 17 because I need to go into phase two because my teeth aren’t straight yet.. when you take your slingers out try fetching them through the inside (the side where the attachments aren’t at) of your mouth at the farthest teeth in the back, and maybe get some ice water slushees from sonic and take your preferred otc pain reliever
Come on, toughen up. It just a bit hard on the first 1 to 2 days when you remove or put it on, after that is not painful at all.
@@sexyhotd0g It took about a month but i FINALLY am comfortable with them. Never thought the day would come lol
Yeah, this is exactly my issue. Currently, it’s my second tray, and it has made those teeth that were not supposed to be forward, pushed forward, and those that were supposed to be pushed backward, were not pushed backward. It basically made my teeth worse. And yeah, my aligners are too big for my teeth. Moreover, I want to ask u whether a person can wear Invisalign with ALL baby teeth?
Can anyone explain what those chewing exercises are?
Here’s a video: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
I’m on a new set but it doesn’t do. The upper set is where I have trouble If I push it in it will align fine but as soon as I let go the set fold down.
Anything I can do to help it stay ?
You can try the next set to see if it’s doing the same thing. If so, ask your orthodontist for advice.
im so upset because only one of my tooth doesnt fit on my alignerss arghhh , i’ve been wearing the same aligners for months now still no improvement with that one teeth
:(
What do do if you need the attachments back on your teeth?
Once my last tray was finished and I switched to retainers they didn't want to sit tight on my teeth without the 'hooks' that attachments provide. Hence the problem tooth (lateral incisor) tilted back again. If bite or push on the retainer/aligner plastic where the gap is, it sits with less gap, but with the hook is slips back down.
It's best to consult your orthodontist to address this issue and they will be able to evaluate your specific case and recommend the best course of action to help your retainer fit better and keep your teeth in their proper position.
My upper teeth are not tracking properly and when I put my Aligners in place they do the click in the hooks? Should I keep wearing my current tray?
The best advice is to take a picture and send to your provider for their input.
How often do you check on your patients, to see if they are tracking correctly?
It varies depending on the specifics of each patient but generally 10-12 weeks.
Hi I’m on my thrid last tray and one of my front teeth have a halo also between my left front tooth and the incisor tooth I have developed a gap that I never had before will this gap close with the two last trays or is it a problem my front tooth isn’t perfect yet either and I’m worried and wondering if the gap will close and tooth straighten up with only two trays to go Thankyou for any information you can provide the gap really concerns me as I never had one there before treatment
Thanks for sharing your experience. Take a picture of what you're describing and email it to your treatment doctor. That way, they can look at your individualized plan and let you know if it's something you have to be worried about. Good luck with your treatment.
What are these chewing exercises? My orthodontist has never mentioned them. My top molars have been “bouncy” every time I put a new tray in. I have to Bend and squeeze the molars on the tray to get it to fit correctly. Today I go to switch trays and my bottom left side doesn’t “click” into place over the cement anchor. Feels like it’s going to break my teeth off it’s so tight 😅
👀 Watch Chewing Exercise video here: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
Hi. Do you know where I can get the picture chart you showed to look out for tracking issues?
You can see it on our TrayMinder Instagram page. You can share or repost our post.
What are chewing exercises?
This video should explain it: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
Ive been wearing mine for 10 days im supposed to wear for 7 days and only one of my incisors is just not moving
Monitor and let your treating doctor know if things don’t improve. Good luck with your treatment.
Hello . That’s such an amazing video! I’m from Brazil 🇧🇷 and I was looking for informations about the lack of tracking in the Invisalign system. I’m worried cause this is happening with just one tooth of mine. My dentist told me to keep using and moving towards the following steps , and if will be need we can use additions in the end of the treatment. Sorry to bother you , but do you mind sharing your opinion? Thank you 🙏
Thank you for your kind comment. It is common to keep moving ahead and then order additional aligners to refine the movements.
@@TrayMinder thank you for the explanation
I got my trays for whitening like couple days ago and I noticed that there’s a gap and some like bubbles in my two upper front teeth is that normal? Or trays not fits? And yea I noticed that there’s like white spots on my front teeth either after using it I’m kinda worried
would it be fine if i had an incisal gap but i left it there for 24 hours without using cottenballd to have it fit?
Wearing your aligners as instructed is the most important. See Chewing exercise video for more info.
My 3rd aligner was broken on 11 day and for remaining 3 days I got new 3rd aligner .When I wear it it so tighten. why?when I already wear it for 11 days.
New aligners are always tighter.
Hello, I was previously on my second tray and I didn’t notice a halo but I have changed to my 3rd tray and notice the space/halo….is this normal does this mean my teeth are supposed to come down by the time I have worn them for the advised number of days or are my teeth not tracking?
Some minor halo may be normal for some teeth and other teeth (lateral incisors) have difficulty tracking. Not all teeth move accordingly to plan and that’s why refinement trays are needed sometimes. It’s like working out - we all have stubborn spots on our bodies. Bring it to your treating doctor’s attention and they should be able to guild you in what to do moving forward.
Hi doctor, my orthodontist has not provided me with any chews or told me about any chew excercises. All I was provided with was a box with aligners and told to wear each aligner for 10days each. I had an appointment after box 1 and was told all is well- no scans or anything was done - just a visual check and I was sent on my way with box 2…I’m currently 2days into week 17 aligner and I have noticed only one tooth having a halo. I have an appointment on 22nd January by when I would’ve started aligner #20… Should I wait till then to ask my orthodontist if my teeth are tracking well or should I ask to be seen sooner?
is the teeth moving ? have u seen any differences? cause i don't see any difference after 3 months...now i feel like , does this thing really work
Dr. Bailey, I’m on my first tray and noticed that I have a small gap between my gum line and my tray. Basically the plastic doesn’t reach the gum line or cover the entire tooth. Is this normal?
Great question. You doctor chooses how far the trays extend (at gum line or just short of it).
Should I do my chewing exercises before I put on elastics? Or should I do it with my elastics on?
Either is fine. If the elastics pull your aligners down or up, use chewies after.
Hi! If i use the chewies, is it going to break the « little things » attached to some of my teeth? Many thank !
Chewie use should not break attachments but it’s best to ask your treating orthodontist if they advise the use of chewing exercises for your case.
@@TrayMinder is any problem if any attachment missed?
@Ravi, call your orthodontic office and see what whey advise. Either they will call you in to repair or do it at your next appointment (or sometimes leave off).
i just got the app. i have to wear my aligners 22 hours a day and the app is set to 20 hours. how do i change that?
Settings and “Adjust color codes”
Can someone explain the chewing exercises ?
Here it is: ruclips.net/video/2t9nI9o0Ilc/видео.html
I have those gaps with my aligners. I wished i saw this when i started. Over a few weeks i go over to a night brace. But my orthodontist says it is all good? 🤔
Thanks for sharing your experience with others.
My dentist said we need to do refinements because some front tooth aren’t tracking. He told me I should keep changing Invisalign’s every week as planned until I have an appointment again (September 8). Is it harmful for the teeth to change Invisalign’s even though some teeth don’t track?
Great question, one strategy is to get through as many trays as possible even with a couple of non tracking teeth. Each situation depends. Best to talk to your doctor.
I'm on my third tray. Originally swapped back to my second tray for an additional three days as my lateral incisor wasn't tracking at all with the third, (the tray stuck out so wide from the gum on that tooth) and it caused my front teeth not to track either. Now on third tray and teeth are tracking better, have upped chewing exercises etc... the lateral incisor still isn't tracking. The tray sticks out from my gum on that tooth and isn't snug at all at the top. It's fine at the bottom and there isn't any halo.
That tooth sticks out so much more than my other teeth (main reason for Invisalign in the first place), is this why it's causing issues/not moving in time with the rest of my teeth? So frustrating and worried it's only going to become even more of a problem with each new tray if already it isn't fitting/tracking in the tray.
I can see why you are concerned. Do the best you can by wearing your aligners full time and things may improve. If they do not, a mid course correction may be done (depends on the doctor) if too many teeth do not track properly.
I had a similar problem with my second week trays not fitting correctly and felt very tight and hard to put on so I’m putting my first week trays back on for another day or two and see what happens.
hey doctor, so there is nothing wrong with just wearing a tray for an extra week? I guess you would just call in the office and postpone the next checkup by a week?
It’s not a problem to wear a tray longer - but it’s courteous to give the office a call to let them know so they can advise whether postponing an appt is necessary or not.
I’m on tray 14 and imm be honest, I was wearing them properly for a while but then I moved up to my next pair and they were hurting like heck so I stopped wearing them all day but I still did wear them. Then I also like to eat food at school so I be forgetting to put them back in because I like eat all day. I do put them on at night though. Now I am trying to fully wear them all day like I use too but dang they hurt and I low key wanna quit.
Yeah. Just quit! They’re not worth it
@@mustafaansari7209 I kinda did I lost one tray and got off track so yeah
i’ve had my second aligner on for about 12 days and i still have a halo, what should i do? (also i been using chewies daily)
It depends on the size of the halo and the tooth it’s on. Take it picture of it and email it to your treating orthodontist and ask whether you should wear for a few more days or to switch. Some small halos are normal to allow room for the teeth to move into at the beginning of an aligner. Also some teeth (lateral incisors) are very stubborn and will have minor halos throughout treatment because they are notorious for not tracking.
@@TrayMinder okay thank you! Also it’s on a lower incisors I think that’s the right name.