Are you planning to get Invisalign to straighten your teeth, but worried about what the experience will be like? If so, it helps to know what to expect during the first 24 hours so that you know the first day is going normal and that there is no reason to be concerned.

You Will Have A Slight Lisp

There will be a small adjustment period to wearing the Invisalign plastic alignment trays. It is very common for people to have a lisp at first because the trays slightly alter the placement of your tongue when you are talking just enough to change how you talk. However, this will pass and you will be talking normally again very soon. You are likely much more aware of the sound of your own voice than other people and may be surprised to know that others do not hear a change in how you talk.

Your Trays Will Feel Massive

Having something new around your teeth is not going to feel normal. In fact, it may even feel as if you are wearing a huge mouthguard in your mouth at first. Know that the Invisalign trays are incredibly small, and the feeling that you are experiencing at first will pass. Once you get used to having the plastic aligner trays placed in your mouth, they'll feel normal and not be something that you even think about when wearing them.

You Will Experience Some Discomfort

The process of moving your teeth starts on the first day, so you will feel some discomfort as pressure is being put on your teeth. Many people experience headaches, so consider taking a medication preemptively to deal with it. Some people experience a lot of pain, while others just have general discomfort. Once again, know that it is an experience that will pass as your teeth continue to move. The first day or two of wearing a new tray will likely cause some discomfort.

You Will Need To Remove The Trays To Eat

One rule of wearing Invisalign trays is that you cannot use them while eating. The only thing you can do is drink water or have a breath mint. Make sure that you take your Invisalign case with you so you have a place to put your plastic alignment trays, which helps ensure you do not forget about them. It's common to forget to put the trays back in at the beginning of the process because you are not in the habit of doing so.

For more information about Invisalign, talk to a local dentist.