3 Effective Ways to Relieve Clear Aligners Pain

Clear aligners are on the constant rise as a preferred choice of orthodontic treatment by teenagers and adults. This cost-effective treatment gives you a healthy and beautiful appearance in a shorter time than traditional braces! Clear aligners come with numerous benefits, however, there are a few things you should take care of in order to ensure a comfortable treatment experience. Read on for some tips to relieve your clear aligners pain from Dr. Harold Enoch and Dr. Amir Lamei at Enoch & Lamei Orthodontics.

1. Choose Soft Foods in Your Diet
   Your eating habits are often the culprits of discomfort while being treated with clear aligners. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your meals without being uncomfortable! Choose soft foods when your teeth are sore due to movement when possible and cut up chewier foods into small pieces.
2. Switch to New Trays Before Bedtime
   It is normal to experience some initial discomfort when you switch to your next aligner. Try moving on to your next set of aligners before you go to bed. The constant tooth movements are what are to blame for any discomfort you may be experiencing.  Why not sleep through the initial hours of discomfort vs thinking about it during the day.
3. Choose a Skilled Clear Aligners Team
   Who you choose to treat your clear aligners correction matters a lot. It’s very important that your orthodontist and their team have the right skills to ensure an effective treatment experience. Also, not all patients are good clear aligners candidates. Be sure to check with your orthodontist about the procedure and number of sessions required before choosing clear aligners.

If you implement these tips, most of your minimal Clear Aligners-related discomfort should be relieved. As always, please feel free to contact our office with any clear aligners questions you may have. We’re here to help!