HOW TO REMOVE INVISALIGN CLEAR ALIGNERS l Dr. Melissa Bailey Orthodontist

This is the companion to Dr. Bailey's popular video: RIGHT WAY TO REMOVE CLEAR ALIGNERS. • RIGHT WAY TO REMOVE CL...
For those of you with numerous attachments and significant crowding, removing your clear aligners is very difficult at first. Dr. Bailey, Orthodontist and Co-Founder of TrayMinder, teaches you some more advanced techniques to remove your aligners safely and correctly.
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[@princess_katana]

Day 2 and I am already planning on drinking strictly water and not eating any food because of how painful it is to take the Invisalign out 😭 Thank you so much, I will definitely try this!!

[@TrayMinder]

It will definitely get better with time and practice. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.

[@jjsouth]

I’m right there with you! Day 2 and OUCH!!

[@joostvdgeest405]

😁 so true. Invisalign is the best way to loose weight 😁

[@plutooutofhere]

same

[@albertmjaku2116]

can u tell us how u feel now? I need someone tell me the truth😓

[@Drellphine]

Second day here! I've been struggling a little. The worst is when you remove them on your molars but it's stuck on the rest. This puts so much pressure on the front teeth and then It's easy to panic. So biggist tips for me are the 'pull forward, pull down' on the front teeth and trying it with both hands at the same time!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for sharing your experience with others. It should get easier with time and practice.

[@dominikkkkkkkkkkkkk]

I'm having the same problem right now. the aligner is so tight on the front teeth

[@Drellphine]

@@dominikkkkkkkkkkkkk good luck! You really have to dare to pull down! On week 6 now

[@dominikkkkkkkkkkkkk]

@@Drellphine i use my nails to get under the aligner and pull it away and down, seems to work the best now

[@sovereignsoulutions6612]

Totally agree! I thought I was gunna rip my front teeth out.

[@xrarnax]

The first time I tried to remove my aligners, I struggled so much and I think I took half an hour just to remove them. I got so scared they were stuck and contemplated calling my doctor (it was late at night). Thankfully I figured it out eventually but wished I had watched your video before I got my aligners to save me that initial misery.

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad that you were able to figure it out. It is really difficult at first for some people. Good luck with your smile transformation:)

[@MirandaZ2000]

You are a gem! I have been watching all of your videos, and they are sooo helpful and make me feel so much better about my orthodontic fears. Don’t have Invisalign yet, but have an appointment next week... feel like I am armed with knowledge though. Thank you thank you!

[@TrayMinder]

Aww, that’s so sweet. Your feedback motivates me to keep creating content :)

[@FROBENIUS0608]

Thank you!! Just first day and I broke my natural nail LOL. I’ll try the options!

[@misswoods770]

Thank you for the inside and outside tips. Saved me some frustration!

[@TrayMinder]

Great to hear! Good luck with your treatment.

[@clairechiang2208]

Thank you so much, this is by far the best video on this topic that I have seen. I started treatment last week, and the most miserable part has been the need to remove my aligners when I have attachments on almost every tooth.

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear the video was helpful for you. Good luck with your treatment.

[@WhatTheGame]

Just started mine today, gonna be referring to this video a lot until it sticks in my head. Thank you so much for posting this. It's even tougher for me because I have 3 elastics on my left side, so I have a whole bunch of buttons on top of having many many attachments.

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome. Hope it helps and good luck with your treatment.

[@loveangel0714]

Thank you for this video!! I just started my Invisalign on Monday and have been struggling with removing my top aligners since that’s when most of my crowding is. I have quite a bit of attachments and some larger ones on my canines since those need to come down a bit. I’ll be trying your tips next time I need to remove my aligners! Thank you! 😊

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome! Large attachments can be tricky. Good luck with your treatment :)

[@vanarts7]

Thanks for your video! I am having that issue you described - quite a few attachments on upper front teeth. I dread it every time I am about to eat because it's the time to remove the tray. I'm on my first tray so the pain that comes along makes me literally sweat whenever I take the tray out. It prevents me from snacking but it is mentally stressful :(.

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome. It does get better with time and practice. The first week is the hardest. Good luck with your treatment.

[@dejaniracosme7822]

How is it going? I am on my first tray and the same thing happens to me. I have a lot of attachments and they will put more on tray 8 which gets me nervous because I’m having a little trouble taking them off.

[@beth_m]

I’m sweating too while taking it out

[@jesus156c]

Yo omg I be sweaty and breathing fast lol😂 and I curse while looking at myself while taking it out of my teeth😂

[@rabbiseand.pourmorady5982]

Just got mine yesterday, this is an extremely helpful video.

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for the nice feedback.

[@xxchillyobeansboyxx8455]

Me too

[@mtbcyclist]

Day one and just ordered the tools you mentioned. My super short fingernails already thank you. Excellent video!

[@TrayMinder]

Good luck with your treatment. Thanks for watching.

[@mintpanda1747]

I'm back a day later with a tip for y'all. It is psychologically proven that a distraction can trick your mind into lessening the pain because you aren't thinking about it. Play a KZbin video, your favorite song, a playlist on shuffle, or even a part of a movie. It helps loads!

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for sharing your helpful tip for others who may be going through a similar experience.

[@grxdie]

Thank you so much for this video !! I’ve finally mastered the art of removing my top tray

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. You’re welcome.

[@ilanamillion8942]

I find the top one much harder to remove.

[@karenpereirat]

Hi, i’m from Brazil and your video just saved me. I was having real trouble removing my invisalign and your tips were awesome! I was seriously considering quitting the treatment before your video. Thank you so much 🤗🙏🏻

[@TrayMinder]

Wow, that’s so great to hear. Thanks for letting me know that my videos are making a difference for others. Wishing you the best with your treatment. Have a great day.

[@GradStudentTutorials]

Wow the 'pull out and down' technique with the tool totally works! I couldn't get my clear retainers off without ripping them off and causing pain. But this is way better! -Thank you :)

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear - thanks for sharing your experience. It really helps to spread the word about this channel.

[@concha3782]

thank you for this video i just got mine today, this is very helpful

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome! Good luck with your treatment.

[@lizat1664]

Thank you for this video. I get my aligners in a few weeks and I have enough time to order the ortho key before I get it. I can't wait to have a nice smile😁.

[@TrayMinder]

It sounds like you are all ready to start your smile transformation. Good luck with your treatment :)

[@ghosttara]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! I was crying in frustration and pain because I couldn’t remove my upper aligners. It is still a struggle but way easier!

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear that the video was helpful. Don’t worry, it gets a lot easier with time and practice.

[@a.alexandrajimenez8437]

Thank God for you.🙏 Great explaining! My Dr. Office was quick, and I felt rushed out.

[@TrayMinder]

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to write a comment. It helps others to find this channel.

[@micaelavillalva4376]

thank you so much!!! very helpful

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome. Good luck with your treatment.

[@ataarpac945]

Thank you very much. You saved my life

[@TrayMinder]

So happy to hear that it helped you.

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

very helpful, thanks!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@renator.g.camargo8452]

Thank you! Cheers from Brazil

[@TrayMinder]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@sutenTaHotep]

I’ve been removing my retainers all wrong for 2weeks now - which could’ve cost me hundreds to replace🤦🏾‍♀️. So glad I ran into your video Thank you 😁🥰

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@rchen94]

Great set of videos, Dr. Bailey! I have a question about something that happened this morning - before watching your videos! Currently on Tray 3. I've been using the 'puller' on the lower aligners on the palate side, and it caught the plastic in a way that now leaves a 'dent' in the aligner along with a small intrusion of plastic material towards the back molar. As far as I can tell, the aligner still fits. Will the dent/intrusion affect/inhibit teeth movement to a significant degree? In other words, should I move on to Tray 4 a few days early to avoid any adverse effects?

[@essjayem6498]

Thank you so much.

[@TrayMinder]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@BassGal92]

This video will definitely help me! After reviewing my ClinCheck yesterday, I know that most of my teeth will have attachments (my front teeth are the exception) and one upper front tooth will have a power ridge. I already requested a pull tool for my upcoming birthday and am hoping they will come before my first set of trays because it sounds like using the tool will be my only choice since I must keep my nails short for martial arts.

[@TrayMinder]

Great to hear the video was helpful. Good luck with your treatment.

[@Molochai]

Thank you!!!!

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ShannonCuevas]

Thank you for posting! I was in so much pain trying to remove them before watching this !! I thought I was going to rip my teeth out of my head because there’s so many buttons on my front teeth ! Thank you!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it! Good luck with your treatment.

[@ahlinad1221]

Thank you so much Dr Bailey. I just got a pair of aligners and since I bite my nails it is pretty difficult for me to remove them. I just ordered the pultool, and this does seem to be so much easier :)

[@TrayMinder]

Hope it works out well for you. Good luck.

[@godiseverything1482]

​@@TrayMinder Hi Doctor Can the tool be purchased at the Pharmacy as well?

[@sdrfz]

I had bloody gums the first time I tried to remove my aligners, and still have difficulty removing aligners 25 weeks in, but not nearly as bad as the first week. The hooks and nails did not work for me because the aligners would always pop back in at the molar. I use a paper towel to grip the aligner between my thumb and forefinger placed on the edge of the aligner at the back molar, so that the aligner is not squeezed inward when I grip it, because the pressure from my grip would not allow the aligner to clear the attachments. The towel prevents the aligner from slipping loose from my grip. I also pry the aligner a little outward to help it clear the attachments. Then I either follow the loosening technique you mention at 6:56 inching along from one side to the other, or start on one side, then switch to the other side, depending on which technique is easier for either the upper or lower aligner. If I encounter significant resistance on one side because it won't clear the attachments, then I try the other side at the back. Basically I follow the path of least resistance and it does require some experimentation.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for sharing your experience with helpful details with others. I’m sure it will be helpful to someone who may be struggling.

[@mzgemini0006]

I adore you! Thank you! Just finished eating and it I realized I took them out so wrong lol... Also, the tool may assist me a bit for my bottom teeth..

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching. Good luck with your treatment :)

[@donnamanitu8673]

Thank you so much for suggesting the "Pul" tool to remove the Invisalign retainers. I have only been wearing them for 2 weeks and without your suggestion I don't know how I could have removed the retainers on the first two days of each new retainer. That first two days I almost started crying as I thought I would have to go right back to the orthodontist. The Pul worked great and then I could eat...thank you !

[@TrayMinder]

That’s so great to hear. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

[@zerlishzz6765]

Dear Doc I din find any video on how to wear aligner in 1st days with crowding nd attachments It is so tough to wear them too jsut like taking them off

[@annissa485]

Thank you so much for your wonderful information!

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad you found it to be helpful :)

[@veroniquelodc8423]

thank you so much for this video. I had a surgery smile distractor 2 months ago and now I m starting with Invisalign. removing is not easy and I m scared my teeth are not strong enough..but w ll see. I hope the tool I have now will make it easier.

[@TrayMinder]

So glad to hear the video was helpful. Good luck with your treatment.

[@desireeporch8341]

So I lost an attachment on day one. 🤦🏼‍♀️ one from a back tooth on the bottom….. how common is that??? Going back to get it replaced next week hopefully.

[@erichall1199]

Pertaining to taking off my invisalign. After I loosen the back, would I ruin my invisalign if I start to pull the the plastic from the front to loosen them up?

[@rgve3144]

I’m going to try this. They told me to pull them from the inside out but it is so hard and painful.

[@laurenhauer2118]

I got my today this really helped

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it. Good luck with your treatment.

[@laurenhauer2118]

@@TrayMinder Thanks!!

[@kissinuk]

1st video I've seen that says to pull the front out past the attachments. That is the only way I can get my bottom tray out. It hurts (a lot) but works! I almost gave up taking it out on the 1st day!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear that the video was helpful for you:)

[@legozxx6655]

Day one here, your tip on removing the top brackets is a lifesaver, it had been miserable so far (on the 2-3 occasions I had to do it my way)

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear that the video helped. Good luck with your treatment.

[@zakbdz]

When you just get the attachments put on there is no easy way of taking off the aligner, it will be tough for the first few days because the attachemrnts are still rough

[@TrayMinder]

That’s very true. You have to slightly pull the aligner away from your teeth and attachments to dislodge.

[@julioiglesias1885]

Very true!!!! What I do is pull aligner very gently and softly until the dislodge.

[@saifaviator268]

I am really worried about the attachments while removing the aligners, what is your advise to keep them safe ?

[@skateata1]

My art that dantes asked me if I minded buttons and now I'm scared of getting them because I am afraid I won't be able to get the retainers

[@mibashful61]

I’m on tray 4 had trouble getting them out

[@chloejoynes1592]

I’m getting mine on Tuesday

[@TrayMinder]

Good luck with your treatment :)

[@pattiw6402]

Day 2 and I already want to quit. I have so many crowns and fillings and on all my molars. It really hurts to take this thing off and I’m worried about pulling my filling or crown off. I also have attachments. I just ordered the ortho key. Thank you so much for your advice!!!

[@TrayMinder]

Hope you feel better soon and get adjusted to your new aligners. Good luck with your treatment.

[@leenaahmed9418]

Hi can I ask how you’re doing with them? I just got mine a few days ago and I have a tooth that I got root canal on and im always worried I’m gonna pull it out

[@pattiw6402]

@@leenaahmed9418 I have a cracked filling from pulling them off - they were stuck to my attachment. Unless the cracked filling hurts constantly they don’t want to fix it until I am done with Invisalign because they would have to remake all the liners. So that scared me. Just be careful taking them off. I still can’t wait to get them off. 😊

[@mintpanda1747]

I just got invisalign today. I have to take it off in a few minutes to eat pizza and I'm a little bit nervous 😅 it's so daunting. Thank you for this video! It makes it feel less scary

[@TrayMinder]

Congratulations on getting started. The beginning is always the hardest so hang in there. Good luck with your treatment.

[@mintpanda1747]

@@TrayMinder Thank you so much! I'm excited but it's also a long road ahead 🙃

[@channarow]

What’s the difference in the pul tool and orthokey please? I got mine today and really struggle to get them off so looking at getting one of these tools, do I need both or just one? Which one should I get? My attachments are mainly at the front x

[@TrayMinder]

It’s mostly the orientation of the hook in relation to the ring part.

[@JSM-ij3gq]

Today i had the same problem. Try lukewarm water with a little olive oil. Rinse well and then try again!

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for sharing your suggestion.

[@mansisharma3827]

I'm having so much trouble removing the front of my trays, I feel like my teeth will fall off with the trays :'( I'm trying this technique tomorrow morning , I hope I can learn soon...

[@TrayMinder]

Front teeth are tricky. Loosen the back teeth first and then peel out and down for top front teeth. Good luck.

[@mansisharma3827]

@@TrayMinder Thank you so much. I tried the peel and down technique and I was able to get them off so much more quickly and painlessly. THANK YOU !

[@TrayMinder]

@Mansi, thanks for reporting back. I’m glad to hear that it worked for you.

[@julieconvery5621]

I’m on day 2 and I can’t get my top ones out I feel like I’m going to pull my teeth right out of my mouth. I’m barely eating because I don’t want to try getting them out. I’m afraid if it does get better eventually with these ones once I start my next set it’s going to start all over again

[@kannanayagam6915]

what abot aligner that have lot of button ...

[@lynn.__2704]

I’ve tried everything but I can’t get mine off bcs I have 2 teeth that are above my other theeth and stick out a bit

[@hatunkaya2279]

İnvisalign mi Clear correct mi? Hangisini tercih etmeliyim

[@vanniesiu3743]

Thank you for your informative video, Dr Melissa. I just started my treatment two days ago. I am super frustrated when removing my upper aligner. I have a lot of attachments at the back molars on my upper teeth. I also have crowding at the front upper teeth. The aligners locks so tightly that it is super difficult to remove. I remove the upper right side first, but when I move on to upper left side, it locks in so tightly that I have a hard time to remove it. Any tips and advice are highly appreciated. Thank you very much! 😊

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it was helpful. Have you watched this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqUlKKrhb-Jga8

[@Mayflower1129a]

I lost an attachment when removing the top alinger.

[@lovleigh1753]

Gah glad I came across this video I’ve got 24 attachments and crooked in the front on my fang teeth 😩

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it helped. Don’t worry, things do get easier with time and practice.

[@julieconvery5621]

The hook tool I got with them is too thick it doesn’t fit under the aligners to pull

[@kaseyscott1755]

I am having a lot of trouble as I have composite bonds attachments on all of my back teeth. Can any one give me any advice? They actually got stuck yesterday for about 40 minutes I was trying to remove them and couldn’t as it was hurting from tugging on the bonds

[@TrayMinder]

Sorry to hear that it’s so hard. It does get easier with time and practice. Try peeling out before pulling down or lifting up.

[@fivestarfuego]

My bottoms ones are the WORST to the take off because my teeth are crowded😭😭😭😭

[@musicnotes4755]

Is there anyway to remove aligners without danger of pulling off bridgework or crowns? Thank you!

[@TrayMinder]

Try to release the tray in those areas first.

[@edwizard62]

what if I don't have nails or strong nails? I have a lot of attachments. Where can we get a pull tool?

[@TrayMinder]

The link for the removal tools are listed in the description box under the video. You have to expand it to see it.

[@patola7642]

One of my front teeth is more infront than the other one and when i take it out it hurts, how should i take it out cause sometimes it doesnt

[@TrayMinder]

Ouch, that’s a common finding because the insertion and removal of the two teeth are not parallel so at least one of the front teeth would feel much more pressure. It does get better with time when the teeth get straighter.

[@elonma2819]

I just had my first aligners. Having difficulty in pulling off the lower one. I have the feeling that I used excessive force and caused some pain in my lower frontal teeth. Is it normal ? Do I have to go back to the click and have the attachment checked ???

[@TrayMinder]

It does get easier with time so hang in there. Attachments are checked at regular appointments.

[@tsai3009]

I’m from Singapore and I’m day 7 on my aligner. My top left teeth are very crowded and I have attachments on almost all teeth, hence it is very difficult to remove my aligner. My nails are chipped, my lips had ulcers on both sides near the left and right canines. Unlike in the first video, when I tried to remove both ends from inside, the tray only slide down slightly (like only 1 or 2mm). The whole row is tightly fit on the teeth… first 3 days were hell. I even considered not eating.. 😔 so I tried all ways and I pried from the front too! (I wished I had seen this channel and both the videos on the first 2 days) On day 5 (night) when cleaning the tray, I realised there is a slight crack (in between 21 and 22), I then recalled I didn’t feel the soreness like the first few mornings when I removed the tray. I didn’t feel the soreness this morning too.. Does it mean the tray doesn’t work anymore? Should I get it fixed? I have 8 more days to go before my 2nd tray, should I still change to the 2nd tray?

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for sharing your experience with others who may benefit from it. Generally it’s best to continue to wear the same aligner until you’re ready to switch to the next. It’s not uncommon for aligners to have small tears at the beginning of treatment, especially in areas of crowding. Of course, you should ask your treating orthodontist for their advice.

[@sheijb948]

Thank you for your video. But I really want give up to wear the aligners 😭. It extremely hurts

[@TrayMinder]

The beginning is the hardest. Hang in there.

[@davidpenn4294]

Use a BART tool from EOCA

[@MamataBarui-hp9nf]

Price please

[@Anna-ur1sr]

Just got mine today, took me 10mins before I got it off😂 where do we get those hook things? And how breakable are the Invisalign’s?

[@TrayMinder]

It will get easier with time and practice. The links for the hooks are in the description box below the video.

[@hillarybean2027]

My issue is more with getting the aligners back into my mouth over the attachments. It takes 15 minutes to get them back into my mouth, it’s awful. Any tips?

[@TrayMinder]

Oh no, it takes some practice and time to figure out where to seat the trays first (front/back, left/right).

[@Not_Toxic_Sinth]

I have too many attachments I only have 4 teeth that have no attachment

[@alijackson3486]

This is helpful, I hope this works because I started my 2nd aligners and a button came off. This is terrible because when I got my first aligners on the same day several button came off when I took them out at night! I told my dentist and she said it was my fault because I don’t properly take them off. So in the future I did the way she told me to do it but now a button came off. Idk what to do my dentist said she doesn’t want to waste her time on my teeth because she wants it to be on track and it makes me feel awful 😣

[@TrayMinder]

I’m sorry to hear that. Attachments do sometimes fall off and it’s not always the patient’s fault. Hopefully things will be smooth for you for the rest of the treatment.

[@grxdie]

It’s not your fault ! I got mine 2 days ago and one of the attachments came off the next day. Today I went in to get it replaced and I was told it’s completely normal. Your dentist has no right to blame you for it coming off. Best of luck !

[@alijackson3486]

@@grxdie thank you! I really appreciate your support

[@alijackson3486]

@@TrayMinder thank you for the reinsurance here’s hoping 🤞

[@cjaywilson293]

My dentist said this is not uncommon and to just let him know and he can easily attach another one. I lost one yesterday. Your dentist should not blame you.

[@hannahwarren3893]

Hi I just got mine and whenever I try to take them out it really hurts my attachment

[@TrayMinder]

It does get easier. Try to pull slightly out and down or out and up with both hands. Good luck.

[@yashvithapar8404]

Yesterday i wore my aligners first time, today morning I removed them in one of the lower jaw teeth was paining alot its been 2 hours now. Is this normal?

[@TrayMinder]

Teeth soreness is very common, especially at the beginning. Hang in there.

[@carlosrosas4585]

It’s day two and I already lost two attachments

[@patamendolare9002]

I ordered the tools....day 2 and I'm not going to fight with the trays....I get why they need to be in place so tight but the tool to remove them should come with the trays... And the dentist should have you remove them and put them back in a few times before the end of your visit. To avoid all that panic at home. Great product but it seems that much needed hands on training is lacking.

[@haiqalreduan7825]

On my first day and I have big issues removing the bottom aligners. And yes, there was blood all over. Overcrowding. 😤😤😤

[@TrayMinder]

It will get easier with time. Hang in there.

[@michaelaking6409]

i have no attachments but i can’t get mine off this is so dumb

[@ShannonS-pt7tz]

I have attachments on almost all of my teeth (all but two I think!) and one tooth has an attachment on both the outside and the inside. It feels almost impossible to get the aligners off of that tooth (second to the back molar). I have been peeling from the easy side to the hard side, to try to release all attachments except that one first but am so stressed about possibly twisting and straining the trays. Do you have any tips for this situation?

[@WillCollins-ey5me]

Can you just pop them out of the front or have it be in the back?

[@TrayMinder]

Taking aligners out from the front is fine as well.

[@WillCollins-ey5me]

@@TrayMinder ohh ok thx u so much, bc I Remember idk if my dentist said that u can’t take them out in the front

[@peonimantell8041]

I’m still really struggling because it’s getting painful please help

[@TrayMinder]

It takes time and practice before it gets easier. Hope it’s getting better for you.

[@megancouret99]

I find it hard to take my top Invisalign off. I don’t have no tool though

[@TrayMinder]

It gets easier with time and practice. Good luck with your treatment:)

[@mikiring3]

It was impossible to remove my aligner with bare hands. a pair of surgical gloves helped. Even with a pair of surgical gloves, I have to use both my thumb and index fingers to grab my aligners. Frankly, this is not a sustainable practice when I am outside. I bought the hook thingy. Waiting for it to be delivered.

[@TrayMinder]

How did it work out with the removal hook tool? It does get easier with time and practice.

[@mikiring3]

@@TrayMinder It worked out perfectly! Now I can't live without one.

[@jeremylakenes6859]

I use a spoon and a hammer to take off my second aligners...

[@florenciacecilia6942]

For some people, like me, this does not work: I don't have long nails, and where I live I cannot buy the hook tool. In addition, I can't take the trays on one side and then the other, because the pressure is si big that when I try taking the trays of the second side, the tray put again on the tooth of the first side.

[@TrayMinder]

I understand that the suggestion provided in the video may not work for everyone and that you are facing some challenges in removing your Invisalign trays. It can be frustrating to not have access to certain tools or to find that a method that works for others does not work for you. It sounds like the pressure you are experiencing when trying to remove the tray from one side is making it difficult to remove the tray from the other side. It's important to consult your orthodontist, they can advise on alternative methods to remove the trays, or adjust the treatment plan to suit your needs and make the process more comfortable. Keep in mind that with any orthodontic treatment, it can take some time to get used to wearing and removing the trays, and it's important to be patient and persistent. You should always work closely with your orthodontist and follow their instructions to ensure that your treatment is as comfortable and effective as possible.

[@rhondagilstrap3428]

I'm curious how often you see your patients after they start Invisalign

[@TrayMinder]

It depends. Usually 10-12 weeks.

[@HeatherP419]

So it's not just me.

[@TrayMinder]

Not at all! Look at all the comments from this video.

[@tomjs933]

this hurts

[@TrayMinder]

Hope it gets better for you soon.

[@cjaywilson293]

Yup it sure does but gets easier.

[@ryoma5623]

So hard to remove in the attachment part, so painful

[@TrayMinder]

It is quite difficult at first. It should get better with time.

[@xavierquark4998]

Unrealistic to demonstrate on a pair of fake jaws, which allow you easy access to pull and apply force any way you want to. Much much harder to do inside your own mouth.

[@robinlloyd7801]

Your video is not so helpful as I cannot open my mouth that far nor stick my fingers in at those angles or put that device in like you are showing on your fake teeth open to 180 degrees! Ugh. Honestly hate these trays!

[@katherinegoethel8502]

I agree. If I knew how difficult this was going to be, I wouldn't have bought them.

[@RameshRam-tr4zn]

botox comes to mind

[@bronhi]

The trick is to unhinge your jaw completely like a snake, and don’t get Invisalign if you will need attachments, hooks, and bands 🤷‍♀️

[@lightinyourface6847]

Freaking attachments makes it so damn hard to remove