Invisalign aligners are incredibly powerful orthodontic appliances—they can provide you with the same great results as traditional braces without dietary restrictions or metal brackets.

That said, wearing them will take some getting used to. When you first get your aligners, you may find that you feel like they don’t fit correctly. Here’s why that might be the case, and what you can do about that.

The reason why dental school takes so much time, and that a professional’s expertise is deeply important, is because it can be really hard for the average person to tell some common conditions apart.

For example, you may have started experiencing what feels like a combination of face pain and a toothache set in recently. In that case, you may wonder if you’re really dealing with a toothache, or if the problem is a sinus infection. Here’s a guide that can help you discern between the two.