A. Hello, First of all, you might want to call your dentist and book an appointment regarding the ulcer on tongue. He could easily smoooth the aligner to eliminate the rough edges. Secondly, it is important to brush and floss your teeth after meals. If you wish you could use mouthwash as well.Not to eat and drink anything with aligners in your mouth besides water. Finally,the dentist could also check the bleeding gum and he could refer you to see a Hygenist for a cleaning. The discomfort you experience should disappear soon!

A. They could be compressing the gums have your dentist check for tight spots. This aligner may be trying to move a more stubborn tooth. You may need to wear this aligner a bit longer before moving to the next one to ensure all the movement is complete.