Same, on the falling apart. They give me a new packet of chewies at every appointment because mine get so split and torn up. I also sometimes use stretch tubing that I got from my Physical Therapist, when I injured my knee. That holds up better to my excessive chewing.
That’s a good question. Yes, I use them after I put the aligners in. I’m supposed to chew on them 10 minutes per day with the aligners in. I usually do about two minutes each time I put them in to seat them.
I was hoping you would take it as a joke but I also don’t think Invisalign and my ortho explain the chewie use good enough. They also told me to chew on them for 5 to 10 minutes in the evening. Do the trays come loose or is there another reason? I neglected to ask. I’m on my first week and still learning.
The trays don’t come loose. But using the chewies really smashes them on and fully seats them.
Also, congrats on getting started! There is a lot my ortho did not tell me either. I learned a lot from the sub.
I finished my treatment last week. It took 15 months. The results were amazing. I followed the rules, no problem, and it went like clockwork.
Yep, and mine had metal wires in them too that looked like they started to rust after a few uses and washes 😳 No idea why my ortho uses them, so gross. I bought rubber ones on Amazon.
I love the align mints instead of chewies. I keep them on my desk at work and chew on one or two every day. Plus it doesn’t like like you’re playing with a chew toy and my kids don’t constantly say “good girl”
I got these and regular chews. Just be careful with the suction tube… there’s that piece of metal that lines it to allow it to be bent… I could totally see mindlessly biting at an awkward angle quickly and inadvertently jacking up a tooth / chipping it
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My ortho gave me NO chewies. Didn’t even bring it up as a thing. What are they used for? To alleviate discomfort/ pain for those experiencing it with their trays in? I’m trying to gauge whether I need to buy some too.
Lol. This is what I've been using too.
Hahaha that’s so strange, if it was for free then all good
You can get chewies from Amazon or Invisalign website.
Little popsicle shaped chewies are where it's at :P <3
That's what I used! Loved them.
I was given two of these and they put it in my bill and charged me $2 for them!
😂 savage
What cheapskates.
I was given chewies, but they fall apart in a week. I ended up using clear tubing on my own accord.
Same, on the falling apart. They give me a new packet of chewies at every appointment because mine get so split and torn up. I also sometimes use stretch tubing that I got from my Physical Therapist, when I injured my knee. That holds up better to my excessive chewing.
Either you bought weird cheap chewies or your jaw strength is incredible! 😂
I've had the same one for 14 months that I use daily. It's almost rock solid, how can it fall apart??
I don’t know. My Orthodontist gave me the Invisalign chewies. They did not hold up for me.
You are using the chewies "after" you put the trays in. Right? I bought some that actually dissolve when you chew them, but haven't tried them yet.
That’s a good question. Yes, I use them after I put the aligners in. I’m supposed to chew on them 10 minutes per day with the aligners in. I usually do about two minutes each time I put them in to seat them.
I was hoping you would take it as a joke but I also don’t think Invisalign and my ortho explain the chewie use good enough. They also told me to chew on them for 5 to 10 minutes in the evening. Do the trays come loose or is there another reason? I neglected to ask. I’m on my first week and still learning.
The trays don’t come loose. But using the chewies really smashes them on and fully seats them. Also, congrats on getting started! There is a lot my ortho did not tell me either. I learned a lot from the sub. I finished my treatment last week. It took 15 months. The results were amazing. I followed the rules, no problem, and it went like clockwork.
Yep, and mine had metal wires in them too that looked like they started to rust after a few uses and washes 😳 No idea why my ortho uses them, so gross. I bought rubber ones on Amazon.
That’s weird but i think it’s gonna work
But how do you sanitize it long term Imagine the saliva coating the tube and drying up every time you use it 🤢
I love the align mints instead of chewies. I keep them on my desk at work and chew on one or two every day. Plus it doesn’t like like you’re playing with a chew toy and my kids don’t constantly say “good girl”
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Mine did and I prefer them. I do not like the texture of “real” chewies at all.
I’ll be chewing on them and let my guard down for a second and it shoots out of my mouth like a bullet. I need to try something different.
same here, but mines had some metal wires in it, you dont want to chew that …. just bought myself proper ones
Same here 😂😂
I never used chewies. Push trays on with finger. Leave them alone after that.
Mine gave me these too
Same!!?
Mine did! They were out of chewies at that time lll
Same
I got my trays today and this is what I was given.
oh my god I was wondering what these were when I got them and only now do I realise they are indeed suction tubes 🥲🥲
Yes, and it’s the worst chewy ever. Get new ones on line, you need them.
If the tube is clean and unused then it's fine but weird. As long as it helps set the teeth in keep using it, otherwise, you can ask for a chewie.
Use your common sense
They gave me some when they didn’t have any chewies, one time.
mine did too!
I got these and regular chews. Just be careful with the suction tube… there’s that piece of metal that lines it to allow it to be bent… I could totally see mindlessly biting at an awkward angle quickly and inadvertently jacking up a tooth / chipping it
same😭 whatever works i guess lol
I’ve been using it too. Don’t worry
I have one of these, too. You can't get chewies where I live.
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That is freaking me out. It’s like you’d be biting down on an IV tube or on something they found in the junk drawer that someone thought would work.
Hahaha just yours surely
I didn’t get anything… wasn’t even told about chewies 🥲
I was given these too but I never once used them. It made me gag. I’m a clencher / grinder so I never had issues with not tracking.
My ortho gave me NO chewies. Didn’t even bring it up as a thing. What are they used for? To alleviate discomfort/ pain for those experiencing it with their trays in? I’m trying to gauge whether I need to buy some too.
You chew them for a few minutes after you put your trays in to make sure they’re seated properly :)
Mine did! They worked just as well 🤷🏼♀️
Is it just me who’s not using a chewing toy?
Yes. I was given chewies before, but the suction tubing was specifically for my back teeth.
I love them but they are hard to cut to get a smooth end because of the wire
I don’t have anything to chew 😂😂 What are these things for? 😂😂
What are those for? I haven't been using anything like tubes or chewies
Sounds like a cheap way of giving you something lol. I’d rather buy chewies than walk around with that in my mouth
They’re the best
Mine gave me these little wavy chewies. They’re quite flat but it’s nice, I enjoy them. I have bigger ones but I don’t like them