Invisalign diet? Hungry all the time

Orthodontist Dr. Bailey is one week into Invisalign aligners and she is hungry all the time. Saying no to desserts is hard.

[@rmkolesnik]

I started to drink a lot more water since I got my aligners, and I must say it helps a lot!

[@TrayMinder]

That’s definitely a plus.

[@onaleet2216]

I’m 6 months into a 2 year treatment plan of Invisalign. I miss snacking so much. I have a TON of attachments, so taking mine out more than 3 times a day is a big N O for me. Too painful. I’ve definitely learned to have my snacks during meals if I want them. But fairs, festivals and potlucks are so hard. 😢

[@TrayMinder]

Snacks during meal time is a good idea.

[@asimmons6936]

Soo frustrating - I legitimately think I’ve lost weight b/c the thought of brushing and flossing _again_ is just too much so I just say no and be sad. My meals are shrinking too b/c it takes too long to eat 😭

[@soultrynicole8443]

You are absolutely right! It takes longer to eat because your teeth are so sensitive

[@BalconySofa]

Great time for intermittent fasting!

[@TrayMinder]

Very true! Thanks for sharing.

[@louislove8354]

Yes!! 22 hours of fasting over here lol

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Yep! All the time. So annoying 😂

[@JeanMansen]

Oh no, I’m the outlier! I have brushed my teeth 28 times on a couple of days! I’m a grazer and I can’t adjust. The Movements help, but I work from home & between stress of a remodel & getting snacks for workers…I’m either going to wear off my enamel or have a million cavities-probability both!!

[@isabelc9945]

Hi. I found out I am 7 weeks pregnant and I just got my Invisalign attachments on my teeth. Now I am worried the dental glue used is toxic for the baby. I feel guilty and I am worried.

[@G.Farr4]

Yes! Now you know why the recommendation to wear the tray 22 hours a day is a tall order!

[@FerretMother]

I’m experiencing the same issue. I can’t wait to be finished with treatment. Invisalign is annoying!

[@MsRio93]

I went through the same thing! Now I’m not as hungry because I found a solution, eat as much as I possibly can during meal times. That way I take them out less frequently and don’t feel hungry between meals 😉

[@TrayMinder]

That is a great solution. Thanks for sharing.

[@UnlistedUP]

Drink more water and when you eat, eat a bit more

[@TrayMinder]

Great advice!

[@DENTALPOD]

Sounds like an incredible amount of willpower is needed for the invisalign diet. Count me out! 😂

[@somebodythatiusetoknow2027]

I definitely miss my snacks but I have to remind myself that my wallet is happy and that I’m not eating crap for the sake of eating crap before the Invisalign

[@choochingkaiser7698]

Tks for sharing. I feel so miserable with this treatment cos I eat less often and I am losing weight. It’s so hard to gain even 1 kilo with only 2 or 3 meals daily😢. I am a slow eater and it’s not easy to finish bigger meal in such a short time. It’s so hard to bite or chew my food properly. Hope it would not effect my health in the long run.

[@TrayMinder]

Sorry to hear that. Hope all goes well for you.

[@choochingkaiser7698]

@@TrayMinder Thank you so much.

[@iPrincesssss]

All the time! Especially now during the summer.

[@JustMe-bz8be]

Yessss! OMG! I totally understand it’s been about a month now and I call it my Invisalign diet also. Because I DO NOT EAT ANYTHING after eating breakfast or dinner. It’s a process to take them out brush, floss, then clean your aligners all over again just for a quick snack 😂! I try to eat a snack after my dinner like a cookie. Then that way I know I’m done for the night once I do the cleaning routine and put them back on.

[@TrayMinder]

Exactly!!

[@soultrynicole8443]

Yes after my evening meal I eat a snack I have been wanting and after brushing, flossing Im done. Having invaligns are defitnetly an adjustment.

[@aslhanakn1634]

Hi, I'm a teacher from Turkey who has just started their treatment. I'm currently 2/54 and I already lost about 2 kilograms. I am trying to drink more water but the elastics hurt me and my biggest concern is the elastics as I cannot put them on easily (class 2 patient). Right now I can find the time to clean things up because it's school break but I don't know how it will go when I start teaching. The constant feeling of hunger is getting to me.

[@louislove8354]

Yes, I’m of my 8th aligner of 42 and I’ve lost 20 pounds 🫠 I’ll be all ready for Hawaii this summer lol

[@hanaporkertova9846]

It's definitely a hassle but at least I mind much more what I eat if can do so only twice or thrice a day :) But I look really sadly at all the ice screams around :P And now, I'm in a phase of my life when I don't drink alcohol much, so I just felt I was ready for the treatment. Can't imagine having aligners ten years ago, though!

[@BabaBest2000]

That sounds really tough

[@eddiewright5921]

Ive had these in for two days. Im struggling. My stomach is growling. I trust in Gods plan that i will get used to this for next 62 weeks.

[@amandachua8072]

I would just point to my teeth and reject the food 😂

[@TrayMinder]

That’s a good idea.

[@FlowerDancing]

Aaaaall the time 😂

[@TrayMinder]

Yesss!