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Invisalign Treatment and Bruxism: Can Grinding Teeth Hurt Your Aligners?

February 26, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — glenpoolbraces @ 6:04 pm
young woman holding her Invisalign aligner

Invisalign is one of the most popular orthodontic treatments. They offer the same results as traditional braces, but without the dietary restrictions or the metal brackets.

However, millions of Americans also grind their teeth at night, also known as sleep bruxism. They may wonder if that habit could interfere with their Invisalign treatment. If you’re curious, here’s what you ought to know about that.

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Why Have Braces Made My Teeth Feel Loose?

February 9, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — glenpoolbraces @ 5:59 pm
Dentist holding a model of a pair of teeth with braces

When you first get your braces, there are quite a few things that will take some getting used to. You may be adapting to using dental wax, or to brushing on either side of your brackets.

You may also be noticing a strange sensation—one of your teeth feeling like they’re floating in your mouth. It may almost seem like your teeth could come out! As it turns out, that’s completely normal. Here’s why you could be feeling that way, and why you don’t have to be concerned.

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