New aligners can create temporary tooth pressure and may alter speech until the tongue adapts to the plastic. Severe pain, swelling, trauma or other unusual symptoms should not be dismissed as normal orthodontic discomfort.
New aligners can create temporary tooth pressure and may alter speech until the tongue adapts to the plastic. Severe pain, swelling, trauma or other unusual symptoms should not be dismissed as normal orthodontic discomfort.
This guide is written for Maple Ridge patients as decision support. It cannot determine suitability for treatment without an examination and appropriate records.
Tooth pressure is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Edge irritation is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Speech adaptation is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Warning signs is one of the practical factors that can change diagnosis, appliance choice, treatment timing or the way progress is monitored. It should be discussed in the context of the whole case rather than treated as an isolated checklist item.
Many people adapt quickly, but experiences vary.
Continuous prescribed wear is usually important; contact the office if discomfort is significant or unusual.
Call for severe pain, swelling, injury, a tray that cannot seat properly or other symptoms that concern you.