When you’ve completed Invisalign your teeth will be shifted into the perfect position. It’s a satisfying end to a journey that will give you a big confidence boost with a dazzling new smile. This smile will only stay if you wear a retainer at night. But what happens when your retainer after Invisalign hurts? What does it mean? What can you do to prevent this? We look at the common issues below.
Wearing your retainer should not hurt, but there are a few reasons why it may. When you first start wearing a retainer, it may hurt because your teeth are trying to shift back. After the first three weeks of completing Invisalign or braces, your teeth are at their most vulnerable to shift. Wearing a retainer prevents this, but because your teeth are trying to shift, your retainer may hurt. A retainer after Invisalign hurts sometimes because teeth are trying to move back to their natural position immediately after treatments. Keep wearing the retainer and your teeth should stop hurting after a few days as they get used to the retainer.
However, there are other reasons why a retainer after Invisalign hurts. If you’ve neglected your retainer for a few weeks, and you try to wear it again. It may be extremely tight. This is a sign that your teeth have begun to shift. If your retainer hurts to wear, you should immediately take it off and consult your dentist about the next step. You may need to begin Invisalign treatments again to straighten your teeth. This will be a costly expensive and a great example of why you need to stick to your routine of wearing a retainer.
Another reason why your retainer after Invisalign hurts is that it is not trimmed properly. If you find your gums are agitated, there may be some rough spots on the edges that may dig into your gums and make them sensitive. This is rare, as most dentists should expertly polish the retainer, but it can happen. One little piece of plastic sticking up can be a real pain in your mouth!
To prevent your retainer from hurting, you need to wear it every night as you sleep. The more you wear it, the more your teeth will get used to the feeling of it and prevent micro-movements. It’s always a great idea to have a backup set on hand, or if you need a replacement set, SportingSmiles can help.
SportingSmiles has been in business since 2009, crafting retainers for over one million people worldwide. By using the patented impression kit, SportingSmiles can craft you premium retainers at half the cost of the dentist. These are the exact ones your dentist would craft but with no need to schedule visits, no need for dental insurance, and no big bill associated with the costs.
You’ll take impressions with the easy-at-home impression kit and ship them back to SportingSmiles with free three-way shipping. Our expert team will craft your retainers and ship them back. You’ll do the entire process all from the comfort of your home. If your retainer after Invisalign hurts, it may be time to get a new set or keep a backup on hand. SportingSmiles can help you with your retainer needs.
