Does Invisalign Hurt? What Patients Should Know
The short answer is yes, Invisalign can hurt, but usually not in the way people fear. Most patients do not describe Invisalign as sharp, alarming, or intolerable pain. What they report far more often is pressure, soreness, and a tight feeling for the first day or two after starting treatment or switching to a new set of aligners. That distinction matters. Orthodontic treatment works by moving teeth through bone, and movement creates inflammation in the supporting ti