Anything which can damage teeth or aligners if applied for too long: As for what this might be in particular? I don’t know. But don’t drink anything which could damage teeth or aligners with prolonged exposure, as your aligners will capture and hold some of whatever you drink, holding it in your mouth on your teeth and as a pool in the aligners. You don't have to live on a diet of soup (although you might want to in the first week when your teeth feel wobbly!) but you do have to be sensible and that means changing your diet for the duration of your treatment. And a thing to note, sometimes when I drink things like certain juices, they really irritate my gums due to what I can assume to be citris, or acids from the juice being trapped in my aligners. So be careful with that. But that may just be me. Don’t be afraid to consult the subreddit. We may not be as big as some other aligner based subs, but we’ll get the job done. Don’t be afraid to make a post asking any questions which you may have, giving us some updates, and so on. We’re a little white-knighty and strange, but we’re here for you.

It will hurt. The first time I put on my aligners I thought to myself “I really can’t do this if it’s all going to be like this”. However, I waited a few hours and the pain all but disappeared. From that point on all my new sets still applied a lot of pressure, I was just less surprised, and it did hurt a lot less. My point is. When you start. It may be intense. However it really isn’t too bad. Just be prepared. There are also remedies for the discomfort. But also, as goes with putting your aligners on for the first time before bed, you can always do this with any pair which is causing you discomfort. Just wait until you're going to bed, and take some Tylenol beforehand if you need. Tylenol. because it is not Anti-Inflammatory. Anti-Inflammatory medications can slow tooth movement. ( https://orthodonticassoc.com/braces/pain-relievers-effect-tooth-movement/) Being specially trained, and with advanced equipment, they can provide an intense clean of my teeth and the lingual braces, removing any plaque build-up. SmileDirectClub straightens teeth, they do not fix overbite, underbite, open bite, etc.. However they can slightly help with it under certain circumstances (unintentionally).I generally clean after every meal, taking about 10 minutes per session, and again before bed if necessary. Yes, that's 30-40 minutes of brushing a day - but the effort is worth it to avoid cavities! Brush with an electric toothbrush Are you a good fit for SDC? Well, that isn’t necessarily up to me. However, I can give you information to help you decide for yourself. Keep in mind that if you don’t mind not getting the most out of your money, you can feel free to use SDC regardless of how minor the straightening issue.

BF Mulholland Ltd Registered office Langarve Dental, 58 Glenavy Road , Crumlin, , Co. Antrim , BT29 4LA, Registered in GB This community provides unofficial support for those using SmileDirectClub (as well as all of other aligner companies!)As regular readers will know, right at the end of 2018, I had hidden braces (lingual braces) fitted to help reposition my crowded teeth. They're braces that are fitted on the inside surface of the teeth, so that they don't show when you talk and smile, and I'm having the treatment with Signature Orthodontics in return for sharing my experiences. Even if you are still struggling with mouth irritation despite using wax or other methods – don’t give up. The mouth will normally adjust over time and the irritation will settle down. You will have your new smile sooner than you know it. Alcohol: I don’t drink, nor have I heard of any cases of someone drinking with their aligners in, so I wouldn’t know. But I’d say probably not, though this probably varies on the alcohol itself.