RIGHT WAY TO REMOVE CLEAR ALIGNERS l Orthodontist Guide l Dr. Melissa Bailey Orthodontist

Dr. Bailey demonstrates some tricks on how to easily remove your trays without damaging them. Dr. Bailey is an orthodontist and also the co-founder of TrayMinder. TrayMinder® is an app that helps busy aligner users to remember to wear their trays so that they can achieve their best possible smile.
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[@TrayMinder]

Still having trouble removing aligners? Watch this updated video for more advanced removal techniques from Dr. Bailey: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqUlKKrhb-Jga8

[@miamercado7977]

i just got my retainers and i can’t get it off i’ve been crying for the last 30 minutes because i’m starving

[@albertfan3695]

me

[@TrayMinder]

Oh no, it can be super tricky and frustrating. Try pulling down (if upper arch) on different spots to see if it’s easier at a certain spot.

[@miamercado7977]

TrayMinder thank you! i figured out a way how to get them out 😂😁

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for the update!

[@Firesword4]

LMFAOOO!! Yo the bottom ones for me are mission impossible to take off

[@yanthipenrose9844]

Im having trouble with my bottom trays because taking them out hurt so much but when i first tried them there was no pain

[@TrayMinder]

Generally, when you put in a new tray, your teeth will feel sore. It can be uncomfortable putting trays in and taking them out. Please contact your dentist with any specific questions or if the soreness continues. Good luck with your treatment.

[@mathew_chank]

On my top it is tuck

[@alejandroplascencia1315]

@@mathew_chank that’s how i am rn. how did u do it

[@mathew_chank]

I hold the molar parts with my 2 fingers and hold the front and pull it out overtime it is easy to take out because your teeth are moving.

[@Samsam1Love]

Thank you so much for this video, you've saved me from a lot of pain when removing these. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks so great to hear. Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with your treatment:)

[@lflc75]

This is not real, those teeth are straight, in real life aligners are more difficult to remove!!!

[@TrayMinder]

lflc75 you’re absolutely right! Some trays are so tight, you have to pry them out. These are tips that generally help most people. If you have very crooked teeth or have a million attachments, removal will be more difficult. Thanks for watching!

[@mirabiqbal6495]

True

[@spirituallyyoung5295]

Yes they are!!! I'm on day 2 and my goodness they were stuck on!

[@anishadsouza8574]

Indeed !

[@makeamericakateagain]

Also, there are no attachments! It’s so uncomfortable to remove them the first few days of starting a new tray.

[@lindam653]

This video has been most helpful. I'm on my third day and was struggling to remove liners, but this method makes it much easier. Thanks much!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to write a comment - it really helps others to find this channel :)

[@natashablack8686]

you are the most amazing person in the world 😭 I was having soo much trouble getting my top retainer out and you've helped me so much 😭 (I know I'm being a little dramatic but I was so scared and in so much pain as my orthodontics told me to take them out from the outer side on top and bottom) thank you so much ❤

[@TrayMinder]

Hi there! Thank you very much for your kind comment. We are so glad that the tips have helped you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions for videos. Email us at [e-mail]

[@Larethq]

Was standing Infront of the mirror figuring out how to do this while feeling hungry for the longest time ever. This video saved me man 👍👍👍👍👍 it's so easy to remove without having to use much force. Please do a video on how to put it on!

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear that you’ve found it to be helpful. Your comment helps others to find this channel :)

[@esma8498]

Bless u. I thought that shit was stuck forever omg

[@TrayMinder]

Glad the tips helped.

[@cwira1985]

This is so helpful! You just rescue me from starving😂 Thank you so much🙏🏻

[@TrayMinder]

You’re very welcome! We are so glad to hear that the video has been helpful. You know, they do say that people lose weight when they start clear aligner therapy, but we certainly don’t want you to starve!

[@fatimag2406]

That really helped me thank you so much 💛

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome :)

[@Sterbann]

bro I haven’t eaten all day and I can’t take em off 😂😂🍃

[@mark-ge2yl]

Thank you. This was very helpful

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

[@sixfiveight]

this helped a lot thanks !!

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for letting us know.

[@vvfenterprise7592]

You are a life saver! Thank ou so much!

[@TrayMinder]

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

[@erick11nov]

Nice!! Thank you !! Dr Bailey

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching.

[@MzJazzieJ08]

Omg thank you so much for this video!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear it was helpful 😊

[@pugzter76]

I think mine are stuck on permanently. 🙄

[@jrans021]

Same here mine are a struggle to take off and it hurts my front teeth smh. I never want to take mine off.

[@anishadsouza8574]

Same same samee !! But it gets better with time :)

[@leck1933]

jrans021 it gets really sore if kills me everyday I found sone tricks online it helps a lot

[@tylerb1984]

i just got them and i’m so hungry and i can’t get them off

[@subse5371]

@@tylerb1984 i also got them today and I'm dying😭

[@ItsAshaMac]

THANK YOU! I was freaking out 😲

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck with your treatment.

[@chasebjamin1676]

Thanks, really helpfull

[@TrayMinder]

Great to hear. Thanks for taking the time to write a comment :)

[@ridaz4christ333]

Very helpful!

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you :)

[@katelynvictorino8364]

thank god this actually helped me cus my retainers were hurting so bad i couldnt get them off loll

[@TrayMinder]

We’re so glad to hear that the video has been helpful for you. Hopefully it will get easier with time - it usually does. Hang in there for now. Good luck with your treatment.

[@redlady935]

You earned a 'like' from the into alone...love the daftness lol

[@TrayMinder]

😆

[@hiranmayeemishra4420]

Thank you soooooooo much!! 😭😭 I had been suffering from so much pain for the last 4 days since i got my retainers nd it would really feel as if my jaw will fall off while removing the retainers but then I found your video nd honestly speaking, atleast 50% of my pain has been reduced nd this really means a lot😭😭 ik m being a bit dramatic but trust meee this channel is the best one ever😭❤

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear that the video helped you. It’s no fun to be in pain. I hope that it only gets easier from now.

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear that the video helped you. It’s no fun to be in pain. I hope that it only gets easier from now.

[@JAMESSMITH-qi6mo]

Thank you so much

[@TrayMinder]

You’re very welcome!

[@gottiey]

Im on day 2 and in lots of pain when removing.. can anyone tell me if it gets less painful to remove down the road?? This is how I'm removing mine but the front bit is definitely harder to remove than this video shows.

[@jrans021]

I'm on the beginning of week 2 and it hurts like hell. I hurt like hell once I put the new tray on. It's a struggle forsure!!

[@gottiey]

@@jrans021 hope yours are feeling better? Mine are definitely less painful to take out now, doesnt feel like I'm gonna lose a tooth every time but still is always a bit more sensitive when theres a new tray in

[@Megan-zp3bo]

Rachel Williams I’ve had my for just about two years now and trust me the sensitive teeth with new trays does not improve ever it’s terrible, you just have to learn your way of coping with it. How many trays do you have for your treatment?

[@TrayMinder]

The first few days with new trays is the worse. It makes you not want to take them out. Hang in there. Things should get better as your alignment and bite improves with time.

[@a.alexandrajimenez8437]

THANK YOU! 🙇🙏🙏

[@TrayMinder]

You're so welcome!

[@lacia1658]

Thank you so much because this help a lot. Before my mum had to help me and use her nails and try to take it from the front teeth which hurt heaps! but so far this technique only hurts for my bottom teeth. Overall it's good

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. Thanks for your comment.

[@jessicaonymous4352]

Thank you! I started invisalign yesterday, my orthodontist showed me how to take them out and had me practice, but I've been have trouble at home, particularly with the top tray. They didn't mention you could pull down on the front if it's caught from there, so I've been trying to flip it off from the back. Hopefully this method helps!

[@TrayMinder]

You’re welcome - hope this method helps you.

[@movemintsclearalignermints8807]

These are all great tips, especially the warning not to remove your invisible braces from just one side. This may loosen and distort your trays, which seem to be more fragile than people believe. We hear (and see) all the time people asking why their clear aligners are not tracking well, and wonder if this could be a reason why?

[@9988ScooterGirl]

SmartTrak material will not distort from twisting. It first has to be heated to glass transition temp and THEN manipulated though at that point it will have lost it's structural integrity.

[@eveschindler7324]

@@9988ScooterGirl How hot is glass transition temp for these trays?

[@9988ScooterGirl]

@@eveschindler7324Just over 210F if memory serves.

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks you :)

[@vt8414]

@@9988ScooterGirldo you have a source for this? Super interesting about the melting temp for glass

[@spirituallyyoung5295]

This is day 2 for me and they are so hard to remove.

[@TrayMinder]

The first week of adjustment to clear aligner therapy is the hardest because your teeth are so sore. Hang in there. Be sure to contact your orthodontist/dentist if you have any concerns.

[@emeldatootill8232]

I am on day 2 this video helped alot with getting the hang of removing them easier :)

[@himapunnakkal9035]

This video was useful i was breaking my aligners 3 times now and it was painful to remove after watching this i was able to remove it within seconds ❤❤

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it helped!

[@hamstercraxy_yt3109]

I was trying to take it out and I panicked then I found this video and it was so easy to take it out thanksss!!!!

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it helped. Good luck with your treatment.

[@darkdudyt8092]

TYSM!!!!! When I first took them off/on, my lip started to bruise like crazy! It is still healing....

[@TrayMinder]

Hope you heal fast. Glad to hear it was helpful :)

[@jackiegonzalez1259]

Thankyou this helped me so much:)

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear that. Good luck with your treatment.

[@jackiegonzalez1259]

@@TrayMinder thanks:)

[@WyattWinterfeld]

TYSM I just got my braces off and you helped me so much

[@TrayMinder]

@Wyatt, That’s great to hear. Congratulations on finishing your treatment.

[@XEMP999]

I’m on like the 1st week now...half way to get a new pair! By now my teeth felt it’s already moved and no pain! And I get very used to remove and insert the Invisalign!

[@TrayMinder]

That’s great to hear. It does get much easier with time and practice.

[@atoceansmercy]

omg this is great.. I felt my tray getting weaker for some reason.

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear the video was helpful!

[@kaitlynavery1546]

but to everyone who has just gotten it, it does get way easier to take off within a few days i figured that out from experience, it really takes patience

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It does get easier with time and practice :)

[@idainmandripcheck2952]

Thank you for teaching me this trick from the way I tried removing it is way more painful than you have saved me from my pain thank you

[@TrayMinder]

I’m so happy that the video helped you! Sometimes small things can make a big difference. Thanks for taking the time to write a comment.

[@silvaroo]

Thank you

[@TrayMinder]

:)

[@sholaebofin6090]

Thanks 👍

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching :)

[@alifiyahh6387]

This just saved me from a breakdown lollll ty

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear that it was helpful. Don’t worry, things will get easier with time and practice.

[@darrenleary5534]

Thank you! I just got my Invisalign earlier today, and I have like a million attachments. It felt like I was going to rip a tooth out with my previous technique!

[@TrayMinder]

I’m so glad to hear that the technique helped you. Good luck with your treatment!

[@notse4n]

Thanks,I was struggling to get the upper one off😂

[@stavroulakyr551]

thanks. I was starvingg😩

[@ryan-fq7ob]

thank god for this video im so hungry

[@TrayMinder]

Glad to hear that the techniques helped.

[@Lew.6]

Thanks

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for watching :)

[@duncangrieve7127]

THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUOMG

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful for you :)

[@jonahyap03]

it kind of works, though it is hard to remove the top part still

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for your input. Generally speaking, the more crooked your teeth and the more attachments you have, the harder it is to remove the aligner. Hopefully as your treatment progresses, the process will become easier. Best of luck.

[@s.m0690]

Pls help my new top retainer is so hard to take out and it has nail dents at the edges already with less than 1 weeks wear

[@user-ti1pe9tz4l]

im just trying to eat an apple man and the bottom ones are just stuck so thanks for this(:

[@TrayMinder]

Hope it helped you. Good luck with your treatment.

[@cat-235]

Thank you so much oh my god i cut the roof of my mouth with my nails trying to get the top retainer off the first time

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear this technique helped. Good luck with your treatment :)

[@Funmomments]

Thanks i got the yesterday and its a pain taking them out

[@TrayMinder]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@valeriarivas8651]

Hi! Is it normal that the upper tray seems to get stuck in the front theeth after pulling down both sides? It hurts so much there 😢

[@Fedgery007]

I just got these. Very helpful but when u try it, it won’t be anywhere near as easy as this video makes it look.

[@TrayMinder]

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad that the information was helpful to you. I understand that actually putting the information into practice can sometimes be more challenging than it may seem in a video or other instructional materials. It's important to keep in mind that everyone's teeth and jaw structures are different, and what works well for one person may not work as well for another. It can take some time and patience to get the hang of using aligners, and it is normal to encounter some difficulties. It is important to note that, if it seems very difficult or uncomfortable to use, it is always best to consult your orthodontist to address any issue and make sure that the aligners fit properly and your treatment is on track.

[@Chrysi-McDonald]

I got my clear correctors just today and when I was about to eat dinner I knew that I needed to take them off. I was scared a bit because I didn’t know how to take them off so this video was very helpful. Thank you so much for having this video. ❤

[@888.cecilia]

You wear retainer all day? I was told only when I’m going to bed.

[@Chrysi-McDonald]

@@888.cecilia I mean clear correctors. I do wear them all day except for no more than 2 hours I can have them off

[@888.cecilia]

@@Chrysi-McDonald Oh sorry for misunderstanding. Are those like Invisalign?

[@Chrysi-McDonald]

@@888.cecilia It’s all good. It is exactly like it, but Invisalign is a brand

[@888.cecilia]

@@Chrysi-McDonald I was talking about the Aligners

[@charlotte4749]

is nobody gonna talk about her name is dr bailey just like in greys?this isn’t made to be mean i love bailey lol also great video thanks!

[@TrayMinder]

We are fans of Dr. Bailey from Grey’s Anatomy too. 😁

[@Upscent]

Day 3 here, I am mostly concerned because I have one big filling that my dentist once said we'd have to remove and put a crown on because it is just too large, and it would fall off at one point. I have been mad careful how I eat so that it would last me longer but now with pulling the aligners out is horrible, I feel there is so much pulling, I just tremble in fear not to break the filling and the tooth.

[@TrayMinder]

You’re doing the right thing by being careful and by visiting your general dentist for cleanings and check-ups. That’s the best you can do while undergoing orthodontic treatment. Hopefully your filling will stay put. Good luck with your treatment!

[@RN-ti5oc]

A lot easier when everything is dry! My gosh I swear mine were stuck... starting to regret Invisalign. Should’ve gotten metal.

[@TrayMinder]

It’s definitely hard at first. Hang in there and things will get easier with time and practice. Good luck.

[@yousomark]

Question.. if the cutting (like the edges) of the retainer are cut(?) Wrong, short maybe, will it effect how easy/hard for me to take it out? Cause the left side for both top and bottom is so hard for me to pull. I looked closely and compared both sides (left and right) and it /is/ different. The right side, which i always have trouble with looks slightly shorter/more dented compare to the left side (both top and bottom).

[@TrayMinder]

Potentially. Reach out to your provider to see what they think.

[@dalileddineslimani6399]

Today i got my braces off and i wore a retainer from the top of my teeth. But should wear them all my life or just one year?

[@jennaarthur1920]

I was told to wear them every day at night

[@boyshhwoop9440]

It’s so difficult

[@TrayMinder]

It is definitely difficult at first, as it’s a big lifestyle adjustment. It usually gets easier with time and practice.

[@melissarivera7477]

Tridentmelident it’ll get easier though, don’t give up 😊

[@jediquigley2192]

I had my attachments put on a week ago and two have come of three times now, I am starting to think invisalign won't work for me😭

[@mcnegro3977]

For me I have a really out of place tooth so when ever I take out my bottom retainers it hurts really bad and then I have to wait a while to put my bottom retainers back in

[@TrayMinder]

It can be so painful for that “most out of place” tooth. Biologically speaking, it’s best to leave your aligners in for as long as possible. Eat big meals and take your aligners out as few times as possible, especially at the beginning. Good luck with your treatment.

[@tracyheath6076]

Just got my braces off and retainer on. The assistant put them on and took them off three times. I am exasperated trying to get them off. I was told to use a crochet hook My mouth is sooooo sore. And for sure my retainers are much tighter than the ones on this video.

[@TrayMinder]

Unfortunately your experience rings true for some patients. It does get easier with time so hang in there.

[@tracyheath6076]

@@TrayMinder Well this is day 2 and what a difference. The retainer had a piece poking me and caused a sore but I sanded that down a little bit. I was able to get them off much easier. Thank goodness. Thank you for your video. It did help me.

[@TrayMinder]

Great to hear. Thanks for reporting back.

[@nataliezartuche3145]

I just got mine yesterday I can get my bottoms trays off easily but when I try to take the top ones it really hurts and it takes along time

[@TrayMinder]

Hang in there, it will definitely get better. You’ll figure out the release points that will make removal easier in no time. Your teeth are also tender so it makes removal all that more unpleasant.

[@sasori2dei]

got any tips to help remove from a narrow mouth?? I started my invisilign a few days ago and with my narrow mouth I have a hard time trying to get my lower tray out and I can only get it out with the one specific side causing pain

[@TrayMinder]

You can loosen the easier side in the back first, then the harder side, then use your nails to lift the tray up for the front teeth.

[@sasori2dei]

@@TrayMinder My nails are useless sadly, thats one of the big problems

[@TrayMinder]

There are tools called the Orthokey that are helpful to remove aligners. Try it and let us know how you like it.

[@dogwater1615]

I started Invisalign yesterday, and I’m having trouble with taking it out. I tried your trick for the upper jaw, but it won’t come out for some reason.

[@TrayMinder]

It’s definitely tricky at first. Still having trouble removing your aligners? Watch this updated video by Dr. Bailey on advanced removal techniques: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ69ZqCVfLykgsU

[@MinecraftLuvr007]

My Essix retainers came pre-loaded with little chips in the plastic all along the bottom of the bottom tray, so I’m now hyper-paranoid that I’m going to crack them while trying to take them off

[@TrayMinder]

Hmmm, that sounds interesting. Perhaps try to pry it loose from the back and avoid the front?

[@alcoop8729]

Any tips for someone who has 20 teeth attachments to keep them on making it incredibly painful to take them off

[@TrayMinder]

That definitely makes it harder. Try this newer video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqUlKKrhb-Jga8

[@pineapplezombie4953]

Just got my braces off and I'm hate the retainer already

[@Joshua_Correa]

Can you just use both thumbs to take out the bottoms one. Then just continue to remove the bottoms ones?

[@TrayMinder]

Yes! Thumbs on the lower aligners are perfect.

[@Joshua_Correa]

@@TrayMinder ok thx

[@celeabu14]

I think I broke one of my attachments 😩 as I was trying to take them off it looked like a white thing came out the thing that they put on the teeth to keep them on. Agh and I just got them today too :( my dentist is kind of far for me to go check. Does one attachment off matter?

[@aileens1172]

cen knoyb Same . that happened to me just now and I also just got them today . Not sure what to do smh

[@valeriejesuis]

You will be okay for a few days without one attachment, but you definitely need to get the attachment replaced! Sorry that happened to you.

[@TrayMinder]

It’s not an emergency when one or more of your attachments get lost or broken, but do call your orthodontist to get the attachment(s) replaced promptly.

[@blackreaper7663]

Just got mine a few days ago and since I've got trouble removing them, I'm paranoid they'll break since they're super expensive aswell

[@TrayMinder]

With practice and time, it does get easier. Good luck.

[@jimrydman2955]

Last time I took it out it felt like I was about to pull out a tooth and that’s on the top part.

[@jennaarthur1920]

I just started today my bottom is fine my top hurts so bad😭 any advice for taking tops out?

[@riinajade4463]

My bottom tray has one of those bits at the back. How do you remove the tray without removing the bit?

[@TrayMinder]

To help us answer your question, by “bit” do you mean an attachment, button or precision cut?

[@riinajade4463]

@@TrayMinder yes lol

[@TrayMinder]

With attachments, you slightly pull the tray out towards the cheeks and dislodge. Hopefully it’s not a large attachment!

[@user-iz7vx7wv4q]

i have no problem taking off the back molars, but when it comes to the front it wont budge even when i claw at it, it starts to bleed i have attachments and one crooked tooth (crooked bottom outwards) with an attachment on it all dentists in the city will be closed for another 2 days, i cant starve for 2 days but if i eat there will be bacteria manifesting in my teeth, pls help, should i just eat with it on and wait until monday or should i go without food for 2 days

[@TrayMinder]

It’s quite a frustrating experience for some people at the beginning. This may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqUlKKrhb-Jga8 The key is to pull out and then down for the top front teeth.

[@user-iz7vx7wv4q]

@@TrayMinder thank you!! ill give it a go

[@staceyb3882]

Hey doctor I got my Invisalign today and I’m super anxious as I was having so much trouble taking out as after they put the attachments in they spent more time showing me how to take my own scans each week on the dental monitoring app. They than said I don’t need to come back for 20 weeks as it is now all done online and that if the scan say I need to use my Invisalign for another week they will tell me. But I’m really stressed as one of those attachments came off my teeth today when I was trying to get out my Invisalign. And now it’s Christmas and they are closed I hope this not affect me. I’m quite annoyed that I have to do my own scans now as that seems just as hard as getting these blooming things out. So sad today

[@TrayMinder]

Things will get easier with time and practice so don’t get discouraged. Here’s some info on broken attachments: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpOaZaqDqaeZjsU

[@brandonzapata4910]

I have major crowding on my bottom row and 1 tooth stickers out fatter than all by a bit. It literally feels like I’m ripping out a tooth by hand when I take out the bottom tray

[@TrayMinder]

Oh no, poor tooth. it’s definitely much harder to take your aligners off when there is more crowding to begin with. Can you try loosening the aligner adjacent to that tooth and then gently pry it off? Contact your orthodontist if you continue to have problems.

[@brandonzapata4910]

TrayMinder thank you for the reply! I found a technique that worked for me. I pull from both ends of the tray and slowly pop off. Still super tight but on the one tooth that sticks far out I push down on that one so the tray doesn’t flex and put pressure on the tooth. Still some pain but no where near as before

[@TrayMinder]

Thanks for sharing your technique. We’re sure the technique you described will help another aligner patient. As that tooth gets more aligned, it will get even easier. Best of luck with your treatment and stay in touch:)

[@emilygreer1901]

Hi Dr Bailey, Thank you for the tips. I would recommend simply saying "people with long or short nails" instead of assigning a gender to it if you want to be inclusive. Thank you! Good video.

[@TrayMinder]

I’m glad to hear that the video was helpful and thank you for the suggestion. I agree 100%.

[@kaitlynavery1546]

ahhh, i've had invisalign for about 8 months, but today i got LOTS more attachments on and I can't mine off ahhh, i just fear of breaking it 😭

[@TrayMinder]

It’s like starting all over again with new attachments when you have a refinement. You’ll figure out where to pull and pry soon enough. Hang in there!

[@jackiehart5631]

There are attachments on one of my two front teeth so using my nails to pull it down isn’t working

[@TrayMinder]

Have you tried the Pultool or Orthokey? www.thepultool.com

[@jackiehart5631]

@@TrayMinder no, I haven't

[@bobbyflips4555]

Is it normal if they don’t click/pop in/out

[@TrayMinder]

Some trays fit more passively, especially if there are no attachments on your teeth.

[@elisabeffalvarez9684]

Also my nails are thin so they bend and it hurts

[@TrayMinder]

You can try the aligner removal tools I listed in the description box. Hope that helps :)

[@Vas0011]

I’m on my second day with my first tray and the bottoms tray doesn’t hurt a lot but the top. . . Omg they hurt 😔 I feel like my teeth or going to fall out!!

[@TrayMinder]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@69Disciple]

Feels like I’m pulling my teeth out on my top one and it takes a lot of strength just to get it out

[@TrayMinder]

It will get easier with time and practice. The beginning is the hardest.

[@jirian832]

rn im in so much pain trying to take out my bottom trays

[@TrayMinder]

Hang in there. With practice and time, things will become easier.

[@eve4949]

i’ve had my invisalign for 2 days and this is the method i use but i can’t get it off my front teeth, it’s so hard and i try to pull down with like 4 fingers but my nails just get in between my teeth and the aligners and it hurts my fingers, does anyone have a solution? i feel like i’ll never be able to remove them fast and alone also because i’ll have to change my trays every week…

[@TrayMinder]

If you have attachments, try peeling out and down (if on top). Good luck.

[@tylerb1984]

i just got them and i’m so hungry and i can’t get them off

[@TrayMinder]

Oh no! Keep trying. Loosen up the easy parts first, then slowly try to release over the crowded areas with attachments.

[@tylerb1984]

TrayMinder thanks! i got them off about 30 minutes ago. i had to get some help!

[@TrayMinder]

Oh wow! Thank goodness you got some help. What ended up helping you? Did you learn a new technique?

[@Supermanfan99]

The first week was fine, but they just put the attachments on my teeth this afternoon and I can’t get these things out

[@TrayMinder]

Attachments do make things a lot harder. Have you seen this updated video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZqUlKKrhb-Jga8

[@victim.of.l0v3]

I keep trying to wiggle them off with my thumbs but it sort of ripped part of my nail off and it really hurt :(

[@TrayMinder]

Ouch! Have you tried the aligner removal tools? OrthoKey and Pultool are two that we’re aware of. Links are in the description section of the video.

[@EdgarMendezz]

I'm kind of worried. I have my first set of invisalign, and I think I may have stretched the aligner, because I just tried to take it out without touching the front part of the aligner. (which is where it's stuck). Now my aligner goes in easily, and I feel no pain. Just a slight pressure.... Is there a chance I damaged my aligners? I took it out about 2-3 times like this today, But on the 4th time I did it like the video said, and it came off easy. I will ask in 2 days time on my new appointment but just wanted a quick opinion, if it's normal to not feel any pain the first full day.......

[@parkavir8989]

Did you get any response? Were you hurting your aligners?

[@EdgarMendezz]

@@parkavir8989 Well I can’t remember. But I kept using them until I had to change them again. This time I was careful on removing them. Everyone’s different. Cause your teeth are in different places. Anyways, it was fine. For me I only felt slight pressure if any, when going up an aligner. No pain whatsoever. Honestly you get used to it. The pain if you even want to call it that was only the first few hours of my first aligner, for me personally. But it’s like your body adapts. No pain at all and for me I barely notice soreness/ pressure when I change them.

[@hk-nm8ox]

This types of videos never help me idek why. This is the 2nd time my dads had to forcefully pull them out!!! I was fine at the dentist

[@TrayMinder]

It does get easier with time and practice. Have your dentist help you in person if necessary. Good luck.

[@joannahickey1067]

Its horrendous removing them, my top teeth are really sensitive- I'm in more pain since having the attachmemts added last Thursday so much so its causing me pain to clean my teeth with sensodyne the top ones are way too sensitive and the lower are too especially the back ones! Paying alot of money to be in this much pain.....

[@deanyssa1263]

It happens during the initial stages because your teeth are moving as part of the straightening process. I’ve had braces before and they hurt wayyy more than aligners and you can’t even take them off! It definitely gets better and easier with time :)

[@TrayMinder]

Sorry to hear that you’re having a hard time. It definitely gets easier with time and practice. It’s particularly hard when your teeth are sore from movement initially.

[@joannahickey1067]

I've had braces before too, but an accident knocked 4 teeth out. It's really painful, I feel the pain going up my face. I have a bridge on my upper which ithe most painful! Also some attachments came off this morning! I.find using a paper towel much easier for removing them. I hope my dentist hasn't "cranked it up more" as she told me she did for this week for the rest!

[@staceynaranjo]

Why do my retainers have excess plastic that go onto my gums and not molded to my teeth 😩

[@TrayMinder]

Some clear retainers extend beyond the CEJ/interface of gum and teeth for increased retention.

I only remove them with special invisalign removing hooks. I always have my nails done and don‘t want to damage them, nor do I want to have to struggle with fingers in my mouth to get them out … the little hooks (you can get them on amazon) do the job best

[@TrayMinder]

Great suggestion and thanks for sharing your experience with others.

[@lesleystone7873]

100 percent agree with you!! I had the ortho key on stanby before my trays came in. Why struggle??

[@fariha6922]

Taking retainers off is painful 😭

[@TrayMinder]

It can be quite painful at first. It does get easier with time and practice. Good luck with your treatment.

[@blnkrse3073]

I’ve had oral surgery, I’ve had chains on my teeth and crappy dentists push my teeth inwards fully into my mouth. This has to be the worst pain I’ve ever had for this process. I can’t even take it off it feels like my teeth will be ripped out. The back it’s quite simple. But it’s so tight for what on the front it’s not even funny how much it hurts

[@TrayMinder]

So sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon. Did the oral surgeon recommend any pain medication?

[@blnkrse3073]

@@TrayMinder so I learned why it was so bad, they made the thing super thick so it was insanely stiff. I had to have a dentist literally rip it out of my mouth which was horrible and I basically refused to wear it after 😂 but they cut holes and stuff on it so I can actually take it on it off now

[@ashtondavey7409]

It’s really hard for me cause I’ve got no nails from my fidgeting anxiety habit

[@TrayMinder]

It’s definitely hard at first. Have you tried the ortho key or pul tool? Link in description box.

[@ashtondavey7409]

@@TrayMinder no I haven’t, thank you though