HOW TEETH MOVE WITH ALIGNERS & BRACES l Dr. Melissa Bailey Orthodontist

[@WellValUa]

The turkey analogy is brilliant. I will try to keep my oven warm!

[@TrayMinder]

Best of luck with your treatment :)

[@alyssaw9394]

My orthodontist is very skilled, but is a man of few words. I would have really appreciated an explanation like this! Thanks for your awesome videos. I’m learning so much and it is helping with my compliance :)

[@TrayMinder]

I’m so glad to hear the videos were helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your comment helps others to find this channel :)

[@elidetbordon]

I found this whole explanation very therapeutic. I had pain for 3 days and I'm on my first tray. But now I'm ok. This helps a lot to understand what was happening.

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for your feedback. I’m very happy to hear that the video has been helpful for you.

[@Unicorn-sg1ls]

I had to take my trays off on the first day.

[@xLazeePandax]

This was so helpful and very easy to understand. I started my aligners a few weeks ago and I was so curious about what was really happening when I put in a new tray and my teeth get really sore. I really like knowing the actual mechanism behind it.

[@TrayMinder]

That’s good to hear :)

[@addisyn4976]

Do u have autism bc same

[@flower423k]

This information is so powerful and I’m convicted because I haven’t been wearing 22 hours. Knowledge is power

[@gbessone]

the oven analogy is a good one

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching :)

[@CrimeWithC]

Since I started aligners this month (at age 30), I am so fascinated by all things teeth movement and teeth hygiene. I used to neglect my teeth but I love videos like this now. Good job Dr Bailey, very interesting watch.

[@panidamakaphol7265]

The best explanation ever! Especially with those props! creative & cute 🥰

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you 😊

[@tinarak1677]

I’m a patient who wants to know how and why rather than just what must be done . Thanks so much for explaining this. 👍🏻

[@uvsarah]

Ah this is so helpful! I was just thinking this about my trays, wondering if it meant I could move trays more quickly as I didn’t feel the pressure. Now I know why not. Thank you

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome. It’s a very common question that requires time to explain.

[@rafasimsim]

Human body is amazingly designed

[@TrayMinder]

Yes, indeed. The Body by Bill Bryson is a fantastic book I’m currently reading.

[@af-pqueen4287]

God is amazing

[@slipco1857]

ALLAHU AKBAR.

[@swiitchy511]

It's not designed, that would imply a designer, which would be a supernatural phenomena; not one supernatural claim has EVER been proven.

[@atosreis2467]

Yes. By Jehovah God.

[@MyouKyuubi]

My dentist just straight up told me all this off the get-go, didn't even have to ask. Only watching this in hopes i'd learn soemthing new about it, and i did... I learned that undermining resorption is bad. :) Thanks!

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great that your dentist reviewed all of that information with you. Good luck with your treatment.

[@MyouKyuubi]

@@TrayMinder Thanks, just 6-9 more months now, and i'll be done. xD

[@XumerRaine]

Thank you for describing this IN DEPTH! I’ve watched so many vague and short videos but I want to have all the info

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for the nice feedback 👍🏼👍🏼

[@4everdreamer569]

This is extremely helpful in understanding how invisalign works to move teeth! I am not sure if you've done an indepth video on why attachments are placed where they are placed and how the specific spot allows it to move a specific direction but if not i'd love to see one!

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear the video has been helpful for you. Good suggestion re the attachment topic.

[@christinahaque6792]

This video was so so informative enlightening and I’m so happy I came across it. Also, TrayMinder is a game changer for me. Before coming across it, I was trying to journal my aligner usage, which is not realistic for creating a consistent routine. I now feel very confident in my routine. Thank you for these helpful videos and tools. Also, I really enjoy Dr Bailey’s real-world analogies - I love her videos! Thank you, Dr Bailey!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for taking the time to write a comment! It’s so nice to hear that the TrayMinder tools have been helpful. Good luck with your treatment :)

[@tonylo6013]

Dr. Bailey, what a fab video explaining the movement of team. Great presentation.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks so much!

[@my_Kraken_ate_my_homework]

Thank you for posting such a detailed explanation! I just started Invisalign at 40, and it's so helpful and interesting to hear the process behind what I'm going through. Here's hoping my continued efforts to improve and take care of my teeth result in better dental health.

[@TrayMinder]

Glad the explanation was helpful for you. Best of luck with your treatment.

[@nakdot46]

You are a blessing!

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you!

[@brooklynforever1990]

This channel has been invaluable.

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for the nice words and for taking the time to write a comment - it helps others to find this channel.

[@sandrafurlan1764]

Thanks so much for providing that explanation. Definitely very helpful and extremely important information! You’re great! ❣️

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you :)

[@ALEXMGFASHION]

I have been wearing my Invisalign for 11 weeks and they are moving amazingly ! I know now how it works thanks for explaining

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@hasnainakiali4114]

How mad was your teeth that's the question

[@julioiglesias1885]

I have been wearing my aligners for 6 weeks now, and I believe they are working. I usually feel tightness and soreness the first three days. Then it is back to normal.

[@TrayMinder]

That sounds like a normal response. Good luck with your treatment.

[@julioiglesias1885]

@@TrayMinder Thank you!!! I am enjoying all your videos. They are very instructional and informative. Wow!!!!

[@kmekm5]

This video is exactly the motivation I needed to keep my trays in as recommended-thank you so much!

[@TrayMinder]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and writing a comment - it really helps others to find this channel.

[@julioiglesias1885]

I am going through my number 12 aligner, and results really show. Thank you, Dr. Bailey!

[@TrayMinder]

So glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your comment helps others to find this channel.

[@hasnainakiali4114]

How much did u pay

[@suekay8]

I just got my clear corrects Thursday. This helps to understand the process so much better.

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. Good luck with your treatment.

[@BayramKus]

I change my aligner every 5 days. My doctor said that if you want the treatment to be completed in a shorter time, you can change it every 5 days instead of 7 days, but you should make sure that the aligner fits well.

[@tocheannaantoniaholmes4323]

Thanks for such an informative video! I am on week 4/23 of my trays and it has been good so far. I did a lot of research and spoke with my ortho, and decided on Invisalign. I am using TrayMinder and it really helps keep me accountable and mindful as I plan my meals and days.

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for the feedback.

[@amysharp6386]

You have a gift for teaching; very clear and succinct with the information you provide. Thank you for making all of these videos.

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for the kind comment, I appreciate it.

[@derikvalijani5624]

Excellent explenation😮👏 But why do they move back after treatment?? All these process goes backwards by just not wearing retainers for only one night?? All these blood vessels and bone cells creation just goes back in a blink of an eye??😢

[@MsCantante77]

That's super interesting! Definitely this would be helpful education for new orthodontic patients :) Thanks!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching :)

[@SirCentex]

This was super helpful!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@zgns145]

Many thanks for this calmly explained process.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching.

[@breannacraft4418]

Thank you, I am getting mine today and very nervous. This really helps. Thank you so much for making me feel secure! Keep doing you!❤️

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you. Good luck with your treatment.

[@princessjones34]

How did your tracking go? I’m sure you have amazing progress by now! My trays are ready my ortho set appointment for me tomorrow 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@nowsgood5017]

You are absolutely amazing and informative. At 30 I've started my invisalign journey. My treatment is set for a new tray every week 36 weeks . After listening to your description I worry if 7 days will be enough time with each tray ⏲️.

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for your comment. Many adults wear their aligners 7-14 days. There are many factors that can influence the timing. Here’s a helpful video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpDKZnykaZdksNU

[@mstee7587]

I watched this whole video! 😮 you did a good job explaining

[@TrayMinder]

Glad you liked it, thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@Ashleyddr6]

Very informative and comprehensive. Thank you 😊

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hask2515]

I wish my orthodontist broke it down like this!! Awesome Thanks!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad you found it to be helpful.

[@jasonyoung7635]

learned a lot from 15 min video than my orthodontists. i Thank you a lot

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching.

[@serena201288]

Holly crap 🤩🤯who knew are teeth move and have shock absorbency. Human body is mind blowing

[@TrayMinder]

You’re absolutely right. The human body is amazing.

[@serena201288]

@@TrayMinder thank you for this video btw because I’m getting my aligners in 2 weeks and was curious on how teeth can move so much, and if there are any cons to correcting my teeth 🦷😄

[@FunFitandWell]

Great analogies Doc! It makes perfect sense! Let it set so it has time to rebuild.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@MsJdub99]

SO HELPFUL!! Thank you! 😃 Downloaded the app last night to try. I’m an older patient (39), some teeth are wobbly, one more than the rest. X-ray shows tooth and gums/bone are in good condition but one tooth in particular has more ‘space’ around it (i forget what that area is called), I guess from the movement and changing trays too quickly for some teeth (7-8 days). I’ve been wearing tray 13 for 6 weeks because I heard a loud crack early in tray 12, but that was just before new years. Waited it out as I didn’t have any real pain. Didn’t know if it was the tooth, the tray, or what. Switched to tray 13 after 14days, had more pain, particularly that tooth. It felt weird, extra sensitive to touch, when wiggle or press on it could hear a really quiet click. Had an appt but then my tonsil was sore and with covid being a thing these days I felt I needed to be responsible and reschedule. Pain was not anything unreasonable but naturally if I did have a cracked tooth/root I didn’t want to switch trays yet w/o knowing what was going on. So, another 2 wks of tray 13 to make sure I wasn’t sick. Was clear to go in (at 4wks of tray 13), got x-ray/assessed, dentist said ther’s the slightest line where there could have been a crack but it’s definitely not cracked now (I take Vit K2 in a multivitamin format, maybe in the 6wks enough repair happened, OR maybe it wasn’t cracked at all) told everything but that space looks good but lets wait 2wks longer with this tray to see if anything changes with the tooth’s mobility. Now been 2wks, saw dentist again, still wobbly (I can’t move it with my tongue, or tongue can’t perceive it). So I’m moving on to 14 but will need to have a visit with my ortho for a followup to get his opinion, if concerned or if it’s expected for what we’re doing + my age. Last visit he had said 10days per tray is good if 7 feels too fast. I am inclined to think no less than 12... I suppose it can vary one tray to the next. Also realized that around tray 12 I was taking in far less calcium. I don’t drink dairy, rarely eat it (cheese, if I eat pizza basically). I mainly get calcium from almond milk and whatever greens/veg/fruit/nuts/seeds I put in my daily smoothie and my multivitamin. Still that’s not enough. So I bought calcium supplement that contains Magnesium and D3 and hopefully this will be a help to my teeth and bones. Especially at my age. I hope there a video on the use of “chewies”... I need an explanation about whether it is purely to ensure the fit is proper or if there is also some science about what that does to the gums/bone etc and speeds things up. Been confused on that subject. The “chewies” my ortho hands out are the plastic suction sticks they use to suck your saliva out during procedures. They have a wire to hold a bend in them. So biting on a wire (though covered by the plastic) is what I thought cracked my tooth. I was chewing when I heard the crack... going to buy some ‘Y’ shaped silicone chewy tool on Amazon today. Hopefully that will ensure I don’t crack teeth/bone in the future and be much friendlier (and sanitary).

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome. We hope TrayMinder will be helpful for you. There is a video on chewing exercises. The main use is to help seat your aligners better so that your teeth move more efficiently. There is no research that shows that using chewies will speed up tooth movement in a biological manner.

[@MsJdub99]

@@TrayMinder Thanks. FYI I downloaded the Invisalign app also and TrayMinder is so much better.

[@beszaid9245]

Love your app, I'm using it right now :). I downloaded it first and then I found you here on KZbin, a great channel as well. My humble two cents: I think it would be great if the user could set up different ''stop wearing'' cycles, like, Breakfast 20 mins, lunch 40 mins, snacks 30 mins, dinner 30 mins, etc. I'm a software developer myself =). Cheers!

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for your kind words and excellent idea. We will think about how we can best implement your idea. If you have any specific ideas, feel free to email us directly at [e-mail].

[@prettysavage6569]

She’s AMAZING

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you :)

[@julioiglesias1885]

Thank you, Doctor Bailey!!!!!!! I understand much better now.

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it :)

[@johnchiluiza2841]

That was an amazing explanation. Thank you

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for watching :)

[@rodrigo_lima]

Thank you! I just start using it and this video will help me to keep on!!!

[@TrayMinder]

I'm glad that the video has been helpful to you - thanks for watching.

[@rafanhoo]

Awesome video..answered all the questions i had...i am on my 5th day with invisilign..

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. Good luck with your treatment.

[@carissafoo6648]

Hi Dr Bailey! I was wondering if you can speak more about attachments? Why do some people have more attachments? For me, they're the ones that really affect me--just because of how they protrude out and make it difficult to remove the trays :( Would like to hear more about this. THanks!

[@TrayMinder]

Sure, that’s a good topic. I’ll put it on my future video list.

[@dove1470]

You just answered my question with fit liners! Thank you, Dr.Bailey!!

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear.

[@lia_dilia]

Awesome video! And your remark about the need to understand and the understanding contributing to the motivation: I 100% agree

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you :)

[@kimberlyrolon4328]

Thank you for this video. I am someone who has boneloss and was advised by oral surgeon to not do orthodontis due to having very little bone. The orthodontis I consulted disagrees and wants to get my bite corrected. I'm 47 and honestly I prefer to not take the risk. I do need one tooth molar intruded and would do orthodontis for that particular tooth only. IStill thinking on how to proceed.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching. Perhaps consider a second orthodontic consultation to see if there is a consensus.

[@gray61704]

I am 56 years old. Went through periodontal surgery and treatment on 2019. Getting my teeth clean every 4 months at my periodontist. I am getting invisalign at my age, not for the look,but more for the healthier teeth and gum.

[@luzzisnees]

Thank you for this excellent lesson. Very helpful.

[@TrayMinder]

Great to hear. Thanks!

[@theboyisso6960]

The Dragonball Z analogy was great!

[@queenween]

never knew any of this and im on my second set of orthodontics!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching :)

[@beckyburnett8641]

Wow, thank you!

[@amitabha1022]

Very helpful info. Thank you

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. It really helps others to find this channel.

[@lynetterene]

We definitely are wonderfully made, as the Psalmist said centuries ago 😊

[@fatimadutra2169]

Great explanation! Thank you so much!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@S3r53]

Wow great explanation Doctor. You've just earned a subscriber !!!!!!

[@TrayMinder]

Great to hear. Thanks.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Excellent explanation. I had no idea so much was going on. I’m trying to be patient but it’s a very slow process.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the human body is quite amazing. It’s hard to be patient though, I can relate.

[@deborahgrice]

This has answered so many questions - thank you x

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@kevinwolff]

My dentist recommended to wear my aligners for only 10 days at a minimum of 18 hours a day. They reassured me that it's fine as long as I follow it closely, so I've been ensuring that, but is this too rapid for proper resorption/rebuilding?

[@TrayMinder]

Great question. It depends on many factors like age, complexity of movement, bone support, etc. This video may help to answer your question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpDKZnykaZdksNU

[@kellysaintjean2885]

What do you think about 7 day changes vs 10 day changes on someone in their late 20s? Are 10 day changes the sweet spot to wait for osteoblasts to do their job?

[@TrayMinder]

Great question. It depends on many factors. Your treating orthodontist will be the best person to consult. This video will provide good information in the meantime: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpDKZnykaZdksNU

[@shira466]

So how do I know if the resorption and bone restructure after tooth movement takes 7 or 14 days? Should everyone change trays after 14 days to be sure that the resorption is finished? I’m 51 and I’ve been changing trays after 7-9 days. My teeth are very sore and feel very loose, but I don’t know how sore and how loose is normal, as I can’t compare. I can’t use the chewie in the first 3 days, as it hurts too much, like I’m pushing my teeth onto the bone.

[@soheejo5446]

Hi, Doctor. I have been watching your videos and I love all of them. If you don’t mind me, I would like to ask a few questions. I recently got my first Invisalign and I wonder how common it is to put under anaesthesia before the teeth shaving. And is it common for the gum to be damaged during the procedure?

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for watching. No anesthesia is used and the gums are fine unless there is excessive gum puffiness from gingivitis. Here’s a video on IPR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3vMgWOhqJyribc

[@قطراتالمطر-ه2ر]

thank you so much Dr. kindly, is it necessorly to ligate the tooth (with a torque spring), with ligature wire or it is enough with ligature elastic? 🌹🌹

[@BoringTroublemaker]

This was an excellent video

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for your kind feedback :)

[@rapidrenovationsperth3438]

Awesome video explaining it! Thanks

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for the comment- it helps this channel out a lot.

[@Vkteee]

Thanks for the wonderful explanation Doctor 🌹

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear that it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching.

[@melodyf2373]

Great video! Really appreciate the detail around bone remodeling. I’m starting Invisalign tomorrow. By the end of my treatment, if I’ve successfully moved teeth and the bone has remodeled appropriately, why do people need retainers? It seems there is not pressure on the teeth to move back. What causes teeth to want to move back to where they were?

[@TrayMinder]

Teeth, like all parts of our bodies, are prone to changes with time and aging. Teeth shift due to a thing called mesial drift, a tendency for teeth to drift towards the center/front.

[@mary_samuelson]

Hello Dr. Bailey! Thank you for the excellent explanation. I currently have aligners and I'm on my 3rd week. You said not too leave them off long enough for "the oven to get cold". About how long does that take? 30min? Also, if my teeth are still a little sore, is that a sign I should continue with my curent tray until a have a few days that are completely pain free? Thank you again!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks, I’m glad you found the video to be helpful. Usually I advise my patients to not leave aligners out for more than 45 minutes. However, special occasions warrant flexibility. As far as your sore teeth, please ask your orthodontist, as only they know the details of your treatment.

[@smackthekat8084]

Hi can you do a video on, How to know if you will need elastics with your Invisalign? because I will be getting my Invisalign at the beginning of January and I'm curious on if im going to have to have elastics. I also have a open bite so hopefully this will give you and idea. 😬

[@TrayMinder]

Please watch the rubber bands 101 video. It will cover most of the bite issues that patients can encounter. Your treating orthodontist will be the best person to answer any specific questions regarding elastic wear. Good luck with your treatment:)

[@smackthekat8084]

@@TrayMinder Thank you!

[@JustLoveOneAnother]

This was really good information

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear that :)

[@franz3091]

Hello Dr. Bailey, thank you very much for your very helpful informations. I am thinking about this procedure and I am a bit scared about my age (61). Can you recommand the treatment for aged people? Best wishes from Germany.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for your kind comment. Age is not a concern as long as your dental health is in good order. A healthy periodontium is important when moving teeth. Some of my patients are in their 70’s and they have obtained great results, both with braces as well as clear aligners. Please seek the advice of an orthodontist. Good luck.

[@franz3091]

@@TrayMinder Thank you Dr. Bailey for your quick answer. Luckily my orthodontist is very experienced. She is optimistic that every thing will turn out fine. And if the results are really the same as it was predicted on the screen it will look marvelous.

[@TrayMinder]

It’s wonderful that you’re investing in yourself. Good luck and keep us posted with your progress.

[@bridgehampton123]

You're lovely, Dr Bailey

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you :)

[@gisxllx]

thank you, Dr. Bailey, this video was very informative and helpful, I got my Invisalign two days ago and the pain has been okay, now I don't want to jinx myself, but it doesn't hurt as much as I expected it to which is sweet. I have a question! is having a midline in the middle important? or is it just for aesthetics? i got a tooth pulled out when i was a kid so my ortho had to take the tooth on the bottom out as well. I really don't want to take more teeth out just to put my midline in the middle though..

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for the nice comment. Regarding midline, it depends on many factors. For some patients, having coincident midlines is not worth the increased treatment time/efforts required.

[@RSx94]

Do you recommend taking calcium tablets when using aligners?

[@therealbecky_]

This was a great explanation

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. Thanks.

[@mactheman8797]

Wonderful video! Informative & concise... :)

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for letting me know - I’m so happy to hear that.

[@andraejjones]

This was super helpful! Thank you!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching.

[@Roxanne670]

So interesting thank you!

[@TrayMinder]

You’re very welcome:)

[@ruqayah250]

This’s amazing 🤩 Thank you!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad you found it to be helpful.

[@vanessavega775]

Hello, do all orthodontists move teeth slowly (frontal resorption)? Is that the standard norm movement for Invisalign? Very informative video ☺️

[@TheRPhelps24]

I am also one of those people who need to understand the why and how behind something so that I can fully commit to getting onboard with it. You accomplished that! I do have a question too: if it takes a minimum of 4 hours for the process to start and 6 is an ideal amount of time for pressure, then isnt taking out the aligner to eat a meal causing us to lose progress between breakfast and lunch? Incentivizes eating quickly but this is hard when teeth hurt lol

[@doihaley3134]

Thank you Dr. Bailey 😁

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@MelachiGalicia]

This is the best explanation so far. I am new to aligners and this is my aligner #1. I am on my Day 4 atm. My question is, is it ok to take it off, let's say for 4 hours for a special occasion like party where there's constant food and drinks? And I am actually saying just for a day in the 2-week period?

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you. Yes, it’s fine to take your aligners out for extended time once in a while for special occasions, as long as it’s not a regular occurrence. You may opt to add one extra day of wear time for that particular tray.

[@Raphael_NYC]

Thank you Dr. B.

[@TrayMinder]

You are very welcome

[@sincerelybrittany6176]

Thank you Dr Bailey! This video is incredible and I appreciate you taking the time to explain. I have a question. When only certain teeth are supposed to move but not the molars, what happens to the space? For example, my molars aren’t supposed to move but other front teeth are. Wouldn’t that cause space between those moved teeth and the molars if all teeth aren’t moving? Or does the muscle rebuilding fill the gap? If there’s a gap? Thank you!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks! Your question is difficult to answer without having access to your ortho records. It’s common to not move the molars and only the front teeth if your bite is already ideal. You can always request your ortho simulation plan from your orthodontist. Unless implants are treatment planned and spaces are to be made, any residual spaces are closed and bone fills in.

[@mikeyyyv3640]

Hey, I just got mine out on today (on the younger side) and WOW they hurt, I understand that They will get better, but Is there any thing I could do to ease the pain? Thanks

[@TrayMinder]

Hang in there, it will get better. Tylenol (if not allergic) is good for pain management, decrease number of times you take aligners in and out, and doing chewing exercises with chewies (see chewie video) to stimulate blood flow are general recommendations. Please reach out to your orthodontist if you have any concerns or if the pain lasts more than a week. They will be the best to guide you on what to do.

[@princessjones34]

OK so my aligners are here my appointment is set for tomorrow I’m excited a bit nervous but I’m ready 😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@TrayMinder]

Good luck tomorrow :)

[@princessjones34]

@@TrayMinder Thank you so very much I just got home from my appointment about an hour ago my trays\aligners are in my #hygiene and maintenance bag is ready my #trayminder app is ready and updated 🤗🤩🤗🤩

[@galaxysamsung5439]

Thank you doctor, wonderful explanation!! I love your channel ; I got a question too-if the slow gentle pressure is the key to best results,why a there are lots of people reporting terrible headaches,in first 3 days,and others say it is not that bad and they didn't need any pills? For instance- I got clear aligners without attachements and it is not that unpleasant as I expected and heard. Thank you

[@TrayMinder]

Due to biological differences between people and the extent of tooth movement involved, people will experience varying amounts of discomfort.

[@mohammadhafiz2679]

Love you and your videos! Thank you ❤️

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

Hi Dr. Bailey, thank you SO much for your helpful videos and app! I’m on my first week of Invisalign, and I’m loving your app! ❤️ I just watched a YT video from a dentist who says that with braces, the tooth roots get moved, but with aligners, only the crowns get moved, and so the crown & root is basically twisted instead of aligned. He doesn’t recommend Invisalign for this reason and says to go with braces instead. I’ve never heard this before, and it’s a little concerning. Based on your video, it’s sounds like they do get moved, but is it to the same degree as braces? Do the roots stay in alignment with the crowns? I’d love your thoughts on this!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for your comment. Yes, aligners can move roots. Braces and aligners are tools that orthodontists use to move teeth. Different providers prefer different tools for different cases.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@TrayMinder Thank you SO much for replying! The tiny amount of research I was able to find seemed to say Invisalign is not effective at moving the roots, so I’m glad to hear you say otherwise! I’m on Week 5 of Invisalign, and I use your app every day!! Love it so much! 😊

[@PrettyTubs]

Very helpful

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear :)

[@ddmontg3402]

I’m new into this, week one, but the trays are tearing up the inside of my mouth and I always feel like I’m rushing to eat. I hate that.

[@eriksson5165]

Hi, Im on my 2nd tray and I have been wearing them for 22h per day. However I take them out more around every 3rd hours someone for only a few minutes to have small meals. I do heavy weight lifting and im constantly hungry, before invisalign i had aprox. 6 meals per day which im trying to change. Is this bad for my tracking that i take them out more oftan than every 4h but only for like 10min-15 min each time? Thanks for great videos!

[@TrayMinder]

Great question! It sounds like you are very conscientious about your aligner routine and fitness. It’s generally fine to take them out to eat and replace shortly after :) *Reminder: this is for general information and educational purposes only and not meant to replace the advice or care of your treating provider.

[@mansourramzey7711]

hi again is it better to choose a doctor that can fix teeth for crown ...and can also does invisalign or just choose different doctor for each procedure . tks again

[@TrayMinder]

An orthodontist is a dental specialist that only specializes in orthodontic treatment and requires more years of training. www.aaoinfo.org/_/choose-an-orthodontist/ Ask if the dentist doing the Invisalign is a general dentist or orthodontic specialist. Good luck.

[@lovejesus12012]

I have a 5mm midline diastema on my upper row that I’m going to close with Invisalign. Would you recommend having buttons put on teeth 1&2. I’ve seen someone have this, but I don’t think my orthodontist is doing this for me and I’m concerned. 😢

[@laurorelivens3338]

Great explanation, great content. So if instead of switching my aligners ever 7 days, I switch them every 6 days. And instead of switching my aligners every 14 days, I switch them every 10 days. Will that be an issue cause I have no issue with mobility? I get why I don't feel any pressure now cause it's filling in the space but will that still affect me if I switch a little too early? Plz respond 🙏

[@TrayMinder]

This maybe helpful for you: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpDKZnykaZdksNU The truth is that only your treating orthodontist can give you advice on how quickly to switch aligners. Each person is different and we have to respect each person’s biological differences.

[@xozeintk8093]

I Too realized my teeth was moved in 5 days remaining days i am wearing for no movement's, On the next Aligner only its started moving again

[@TrayMinder]

Yes, understanding the biology of tooth movement is important.