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Old 05-14-2008, 12:24 AM
AlleyCat AlleyCat is offline
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I think that the reason they hurt after you change trays is because they are pushing your teeth in the shape of the tray, and theres force there so when you take them out, they hurt, see as soon as the dentist puts in the new tray they are being pushed to where the dentist wants them to go, with the aligner your using. After a few days, you can hardly tell. I think it was worse with me for my first 3 aligners and then I got use to the change and what to expect so it didnt hurt as bad anymore. Its kind of like one of the other posters said, once you get use to wearing them, you notice them more when its time to change them for a new set. I think that is because they get alittle loose after wearing them and your teeth have moved, they start to aggravate you because you are use to the pressure on your teeth and its not there any more, but the loose tray is still in your mouth. Its not totally loose or anything, its just not as tight as it was when you had it on before. Anyways, good luck, the change is the hardest part, I think you will get use to it and be happy with the results!
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