your opinion on the pain of inman aligner vs. the pain of invisalign? i'm def. an invisalign candidate; might be for inman (anterior crowding only).

Question

I'm wondering how long will I have to wear invisalign?

Answer 1

Crowding: The real concern with anterior crowding is really not straightening the teeth but making sure they stay there. You really need the opinion of a qualified orthodontist to make that call. Spending any money just to have them revert to their pretreatment position is sad for both you and the dentist.

Answer 2

Invisalign: Remember one thing....This type of " aligner " ortho only works if you can wear the appliance at least 17 hours a day. It does make speaking a bit difficult and if you lose an aligner you have to pay for a new one i recommend the fixed braces.....We can use very esthetic brackets and wires if that is a concern.

Answer 3

No difference: Either appliance will move the teeth and every person's reaction/tolerance to teeth moving is unique. However, the movements with both are gradual and light so i would not anticipate anything to a great degree. The most important consideration is if this method accomplishes the goals of treatment effectively, which i would anticipiate their effectiveness to about equal.

Answer 4

Invisalign less: Inman aligner uses on one appliance to move the teeth. Therefore, the initial force will be substantially higher, and there might be more pain associated. Invisalign uses a series of aligners, each one programed to move the teeth a very, very small distance. Therefore, there is less initial pressure, and less associated discomfort.

Answer 5

Force related: Both use light continuous force to guide tooth movement. Your body reacts the same to equivalent amounts of force, no matter the hardware. Concerns with aligning "just front teeth" is 1)difficulty in achieving adequate post-treatment stability, and 2) to align just front teeth may require advancement/expansion of teeth off of bone support causing gum/bone damage. See a qualified Orthodontist.

Answer 6

Equally the same: In fact, inman or invisalign a lot less painful than traditional braces because since you’re changing trays so often, you can do smaller movements each time. You mostly only experience some discomfort for the first day or two of each tray,

Answer 7

See an orthodontist.: Invisalign will not help. You might need an occlusal splint.

Answer 8

Pain in tmj : This pain may be showing you that you have an underlying TMJ issue that was brought to the surface by placing an intraoral appliance on your teeth. The first thing to do is a thorough TMJ evaluation, find the cause and treat it. The invisalign may be able to be resumed, modified or may need to be delayed until the TMJ is resolved.

Answer 9

Make sure tmj pain: Check with your orthodontist to determine the origin of the pain and if invisalign could be the cause.

Answer 10

Call your doctor: Orthodontic treatment can unmask underlying joint problem. In some cases, treatment can contribute to clenching, which can result in joint symptoms. Your doctor must determine whether or not the pain is due to joint or muscle incoordination. It may be necessary to temporarily use an oral orthotic to address the symptoms. Call your doctor.

Answer 11

See dentist: See dentist ASAP. Get second opinion from TMJ expert. See orofacial pain clinic at UCSF.

Answer 12

TMJ Pain: Immediately call your treating Dentist or specialist Orthodontist. They may want you to temporarily cut back on your time in appliances. Take OTC analgesics as directed on the package. Try warm compresses. But mot important, call the practitioner that is directing your treatment.

Answer 13

Not painful: The aligners when placed, move the teeth very little and the discomfort is short lived. Once inserted, there is no more movement until the recommended next tray.

Answer 14

Mild discomfort: Invisalign is very gentle, and usually causes only mild discomfort. The forces are very mild, and there is never anything to poke or cut you.

Answer 15

Neither: well, honestly, some people take some time to get used to them (a week or 2) but once they adjust they are at most mildly discomforting, but likely not really a problem at all!

Answer 16

Bearable: Uncomfortable, but not unduly so. Manageable with OTC analgesics, soft diet, saline rinses, and good hygiene. More comfortable but less effective than braces. See fully qualified Orthodontic Specialist for best quality care and best management solutions.

your opinion on the pain of inman aligner vs. the pain of invisalign? i'm def. an invisalign candidate; might be for inman (anterior crowding only).

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