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Topic: Invisalign Braces
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Soon2Be
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posted 01-18-2006 08:59 PM
I just got my impressions & pics today, so I'll start in a few weeks. Many of the comments are also making me nervous. Ladies-any of you become pregnant while using Invisalign? Just wondering if you had any probs w/your gums. Just asking for future reference...
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Kevatl
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posted 01-20-2006 03:11 PM
I picked up my first aligners 3 days ago. I'm getting used to them.I am a little upset, though, that my dentist told me it would only take about 5 months, and I ended up having 17 trays top and bottom (works out to over 9 months). Other than that, things are good. Nobody has noticed the aligners until I tell them about them. I do have very sensitive lower teeth (in fact, in the past when I have eaten tough meat, they have developed a dull ache lasting for a day or two). I *do* have the dull ache in my lower teeth after three days, but otherwise no pain. No problems getting them off, either. People have been asking why there are so many negative posts vs. positive ones. It's actually a common internet occurence, only those having problems post, the people having no problems have no reason to seek out a forum like this for advice. So we must take that into consideration.
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Relle
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posted 01-20-2006 08:39 PM
One more week to go on my 4th set of trays, then I go for my clincheck.. yay!!( 41 trays to go on the top, 15 more on the bottom) I can feel the huge spaces now, more so than ever..
But, to answer your question.. the white film is plaque. This is a combination of bacteria, bacteria waste products, food particles, and minerals from your saliva.. This is what coats our teeth, but, because our teeth are basically the same colour as the plaque, we don't see it as readily as we do on our trays. Whereby, proving the importance of GOOD brushing and flossing and rinsing with a good mouthwash ( preferably one with flouride) AFTER EACH and EVERY meal!
I found that if I eat a meal that has simple sugars/carbs.. like bread, potatoes, sweets, fruit.. or high fat.. fried foods, bacon, sausage, pizza, etc.. the scum is worse and harder to remove..I asked my general dentist about this.. He said there was an actual study on the similarity between the plague formation on your teeth and what forms in your arteries.. Scary.. Time to rethink the old diet...Now that I can use the trays as a gauge to see what is good or bad for me..
To clean them,I take a big enough glass to fill halfway with water and cover my trays, add a few ounces of white vinegar and a teaspoon of baking soda.Be sure to have the glass in the sink in case you add too much of the vinegar/soda.. it can actually bubble and foam right over, right out of the cup.. I let it bubble and foam until it stops,( not very long, a minute or two) then, I take a firm toothbrush under warm running water and brush the remaining film off.. Sometimes I will use a Q-tip for the edges and insides.. if I can't seem to get a tight spot, I will scrape gently with a tooth pick.. I have cut WAY back on the snack/junk food.. I am eating more healthful.. I have eliminated sugary sweets completely ( milk products tend to slime up the trays too).
I don't do the vinegar/baking soda thing but once maybe twice for each tray set. I keep a small diary to figure out what leaves the worst plaque and try to eliminate it, OR, brush again about 30 minutes after the last brushing.. the bacteria and microscopic food particles seem to me to tend to stay in your saliva, creases of your tongue(taste buds) or back in the throat only to reappear on your trays 30 minutes later. rinsing with a strong tarter control mouthwash helps to keep saliva to a minimum and actually helps to reduce the white film. I hope this helps quote:
Originally posted by Pluey:
What do you find is the best way to clean your Invisalign? I'm on tray 2 of Invisalign Express (of 8 on the top, 9 on the bottom) and have been brushing them when I brush my teeth and soaking in mouthwash in the morning. I read somewhere that mouthwash isn't good for them and my last trays started feeling pretty gross by the end of the 2 weeks, so I'm looking for a better way without having to buy the cleaning system.
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Relle
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posted 01-20-2006 08:48 PM
When they first get changed out, the pressure is pretty intense. I have to admit that I welcome the feeling. In my mind, I know the teeth are moving.. after about the third day, it's like wearing an old par of shoes.. comfortable. In a way, it feels like my teeth are wearing an extra layer of protection.. I am a clencher and it feels good to me that i know the trays are taking the brunt of my stress.. but after about the 8-10th day, they don't seem to be tight anymore, like they aren't working anymore.. they are far easier to pop in and out and I actually find myself looking forward to the next set ( get it OVER with) seriously, in a way, Its been almost two months, and I still have a LONG way to go..But, yes, I forget they are there many times, I still grin and smile really toothy and no one can tell..it's just those dangs "f's" I still sound a little like Cindy Brady... quote:
Originally posted by Michelle:
You really do get used to them, if you think about it, of course you can always realise that they are there but most of time you're thinking about work or other things. I'm on tray 17 and I barely notice them at all anymore unless they're not fitting correctly. The first few weeks take a lot of adjustment but once you're into the treatment and you can see and feel your teeth moving, it's really worth it 
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Relle
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posted 01-20-2006 08:57 PM
I'm REALLY surprised to read this. My ortho has been doing Invisalign since it was first in trial stages.. He told me I had the option for a metal wire retainer, but since I was going to go through the trouble of having Invisalign for aesthetic reasons, it was counterproductive to go from unseen, to seen.
My very last trays will be my three month day and night wearing retainers.. once thats over and done with,the buttons will get smoothed off, any unevenness, or sharp points will be blended/smoothed to look more even and natural with all the rest of my teeth, then I will get a new set of trays that I will only wear at night, these will have the shape and correct alignment of the teeth minus the button depressions that I will have to use every night for the rest of my life, if I want to keep the shape of my teeth. Heck, after all the time and money, I would at the very least, do what I could to maintain my new pearlies.
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Originally posted by Walkthelign:
I completed Invisalign treatment about a year ago. At the time of my teeth were pretty tightly aligned with the exception of my front two teeth which still had a gap. It probably closed about 70% from using Invisalign. Seems like they were really working but needed a few more aligners to finish it off. The whole purpose of me getting Invisalign was to close all the gaps especially the front two teeth. I was sent the completion letter and was advised my treatment was complete. I complained about the gap and asked if I can get a few more retainers. they gave me these retainers with wires instead and go in for adjustments as they are to close the gap. Well almost a year later the gap hasn't moved and I'm being told the same thing that they take time for certain teeth. Seeems as though i'm wearing these metal retainers in vain. Nothing is happening. Any dentists or patients out there that can provide me some answers to my scenario? I'm pretty P.O.'d about it because I paid how much for it to be done 70% of the way. Dentists, why can't re-molded to get a few more aligners to finish it off? What action should I take? Patients, if you had this scenario resolved, what were the actions and end result treatment?
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laura
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posted 01-21-2006 11:01 AM
first of all this message board is the best. it helped me make a lot of decisions regarding my invisi. I started 3 weeks ago and just started my set set yesterday. So far so good. a little pain during day one and 2 but I have now resorted to keeping my invisis in for 48 hrs str8 and just drinking a nutrament for breakfast and dinner. Lunch today will be the first time I have taken them out in 48 hrs. for me its easier that way that having to deal with the slight pain when I put them back in on day 1. i am definitely having an easy time thus far. putting in tray 3 was very tight but I just popped one advil and i was good for the day. as for cleaning, the 50/50 perioxide and water thing works for me. I do it for 15 mins in the morning and maybe 5 at night. my invisis are never out for more than 1 1/2hrs a day (if that). I think that is why I was able to change my trays after 2 weeks rather than 3 weeks like my doc orginally thought. so i plan on keeping them in as much as possible, especially the first week. going out is a little weird because you have to excuse yourself alo but its no big deal. i usually take them out at the restaurant but wait to put them back in when i get home. i try not to eat out during week 1 of a new tray since the teeth are still moving into place. week 2 is cool so leaving out an hour doesn't hurt at all. my full treatment was $6000 which included bleaching at the end. so i fell for new york I got a good price. i guess I will post again in a few months and let you guys know what's up.
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e
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posted 01-21-2006 09:36 PM
Got invisalign express last week and wasn't as bad as I thought it might be from reading this board.Needed attachments "buttons" which was a bit of a surprise because it was the first time I was hearing about that. But they're just small composite bumps at the base of a few teeth...no big deal, and they are hard to see. Getting the aligners in and out is easy enough, I just use both fingers in the same spot on the right and just work around to the left. It makes sense that they're snug or they would be popping out accidentally. Had a business meeting this week and they ended up ordering lunch to be brought in the meeting, so for a split second (and only a very split second) I considered trying to eat with them in...but instead I came to my senses and hit the restroom before and after eating...people might start to think I have a bladder problem but who cares... Friends can’t even notice unless they stare at my teeth. My wife says they are undetectable when kissing. Went out last night and had a few drinks with them in...broke the rules I guess but the alcohol made that dull pain on the teeth go away…:-) Keep positive everyone, time flies and these will be done in no time...keep your eyes on the prize.
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e
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posted 01-21-2006 09:41 PM
Hey Relle, you mentioned a clincheck after next week, isn't that what we did at the beginning to see what the result would look like? Do we do that again at certain milestones?[QUOTE]Originally posted by Relle:
[B]One more week to go on my 4th set of trays, then I go for my clincheck.. yay!!( 41 trays to go on the top, 15 more on the bottom) I can feel the huge spaces now, more so than ever..
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sonia
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posted 01-22-2006 06:03 PM
Pat I just got my invisalign braces in and they definetly create pressure on the teeth. I am also having a terrible time trying to take them out-my dentist showed me how to do it but judging by how much effort he took I think he was struggling too. Once I got them on they definetly create pressure on the teeth but its not all that bad.I can live with that-its just taking it off every time you want to eat or drink thats hard! I am just so worried how I am going to take them off at work tomorrow! I really wish this company would come up with a way to take them off easier-that is definetly the worst part for me!!!!!
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BETTY
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posted 01-23-2006 11:54 AM
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Originally posted by pat:
I am in the process of getting Invisalign braces and I am afraid I have not done my homework on them. Does anyone know how inconvenient it is to wear them and also to remove them in order to eat? I understand that you hve to brush and floss your teeth before putting the braces back on after eating. I would appreciate commnets from anyone who has gone thru the process. I am still able to back out of the Invisalign (at a cost) and go the traditional braces route but then again I don't think I want to do that.
Hi - I am on week 3, second set of liners, and am doing fine. I could stand to lose 10 lbs so am using the "no food with liners in" as an incentive to not snack. As far as eating out, I have encountered no problem. I simply pop them out before we go into the resturant. Then when the meal is over I go the the lady's room to brush and put them back in. On my dentists advise I use the blue Invisalign holder when I take them out and don't leave them wraped in a napkin on the table.
I'm excited to finally have straight teeth.
Good luck - Betty
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Mel
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posted 01-23-2006 01:19 PM
i've just booked appointment with my dentist in the UK and i've been quoted £3,5000+ for 12 months treatment and £150 for the initial consultation, it's not too much more expensive than metal braces and looks much better from what i've seen.
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steve
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posted 01-23-2006 08:28 PM
Just started mine today.
I have 26 trays for the lowers and 6 for my uppers.
So far I have no pain, only mild pressure and i am able to get them in and out pretty easily.
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Kevin222
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posted 01-23-2006 10:40 PM
I just got my molds done today...Should be starting in 6-8 weeks or so...Looking forward to just getting this done...
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Dan
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posted 01-24-2006 12:11 AM
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Originally posted by Kevin222:
I just got my molds done today...Should be starting in 6-8 weeks or so...Looking forward to just getting this done...
Welcome to the growing family, Kevin. I was in your shoes....excited and nervous. But now im on my 3rd tray and loving life. Any questions....ask
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Kevin222
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posted 01-24-2006 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by Dan:
Welcome to the growing family, Kevin. I was in your shoes....excited and nervous. But now im on my 3rd tray and loving life. Any questions....ask
Hey Dan, thanks for the warm welcome...I have tons of questions, haha......How is it going for you? Painful? My biggest concern is removing them, as it seems that is the biggest complaint on this board...
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george
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posted 01-24-2006 02:57 PM
i am 32 and i just started wearing invisiling. the only thing i felt was pressure on my teeth. on the third day i dont even feel i have it on. also the good news is you have to brush more often so in return you prevent cavities. i also lost some weight since i dont eat too much. i payed 5900 for a twelve month treatment.
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Relle
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posted 01-24-2006 06:25 PM
It's my understanding that the clincheck is to compare what my teeth are doing in relation to what the program on the computer looks like for the number of trays I am at.. did that make sense? I suppose that since this will be my first "clinical checkup" (clincheck), I am assuming that is what the Doc will do, compare my progress to what the computer program shows at thie tray number.. ok, that sounded more about right..
When you first go in to get the trays.. veryone should have been shown a computer program of how your teeth will move, from start of the first tray to the last one. The program can show the movement 1 tray at a time..If my teeth aren't progressing at one point or another, it's possible that I will either have to start back on a previous tray, or possibly more, OR they will have to "re alter" (I'm not sure of the exact term)any future trays... But, since this is my !st "Clincal Checkup".. or Clincheck.. When I go, I will let every one know what happened..
Thanks quote:
Originally posted by e:
Hey Relle, you mentioned a clincheck after next week, isn't that what we did at the beginning to see what the result would look like? Do we do that again at certain milestones?[QUOTE]Originally posted by Relle:
[B]One more week to go on my 4th set of trays, then I go for my clincheck.. yay!!( 41 trays to go on the top, 15 more on the bottom) I can feel the huge spaces now, more so than ever..
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Relle
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posted 01-24-2006 06:40 PM
Hi, Welcome to the board.. I'm sure you will find that this is one of the VERY best "support" groups for invisalign wearers.. both current AND potential. Don't hesitate to ask ANY questions.. there are TONS of great people on this list that are ready to help out and answer your questions.
I find that putting them in at bedtime really helps.. they're a little tight, but by the time morning comes, they are a bit looser and easier to remove.. I'm within 2 days of going into my 5th set.. Each set has been a little differnt then the others..
the first set were the hardest for me to remove so far, I was unfamiliar with the pressure pain, and was a little nervous about trying to remove them, thinking my teeth would pop out with the trays.. but, I used my fingernail, and on one side, WAY in the back, I lifted the edge, and slowly popped off a little more as I went around to the front. Sort of like opening a paint can.. the lid doesn't come off at once, you have to pry a little at a time, as you go around.. Sometimes a papertowel will help you grip it easier..
The next problem I REALLY hate with each new set is actually a few things. I hate that after a little while of wearing them, there are WHOLE new areas that are sharp/rough, and cut my gum,cheek or tongue.. so, I have to remove them and file off a bit of each one.. and its always in a different place..
and THEN, since my tongue is mauled up.. nothing seems to taste right.. It could be my imagination, but still.
Plus, now, when I eat, my back teeth don't seem to meet.. I ate an apple and couldn't chew the skin,my teeth can't grind it..
grapes either.. It's ppretty funny in a way, but, it makes me wonder.. will I get my taste buds back.. I'm thinking its the rough edges, plus maybe the chemicals leaching into my mouth from the plastic?
Oh well, 41 trays to go on the tp, and I think 16 left on the bottom, 1st check up this friday, keep you posted..
Relle quote:
Originally posted by sonia:
Pat I just got my invisalign braces in and they definetly create pressure on the teeth. I am also having a terrible time trying to take them out-my dentist showed me how to do it but judging by how much effort he took I think he was struggling too. Once I got them on they definetly create pressure on the teeth but its not all that bad.I can live with that-its just taking it off every time you want to eat or drink thats hard! I am just so worried how I am going to take them off at work tomorrow! I really wish this company would come up with a way to take them off easier-that is definetly the worst part for me!!!!!
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Michelle
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posted 01-24-2006 07:08 PM
Hey everyone, I'm on aligner 17 out of 32 on top (half way, yay!) and 15 out of 19 on the bottom and my dentist has just re-taken my molds for what he called a 'mid-course correction' because my aligners weren't fitting correctly. So now I have to wait 4 weeks to get my new aligners back but I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else and whether the treatment time is likely to shorten/lengthen with the new aligners? Thanks for your help!
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erica
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posted 01-24-2006 07:45 PM
i have a consultation next week with the ortho...but first i have some questions for you all..i have what i think very 'minor' work needing to be done ...my two front need to come up a bit and the two beside my front need to be pushed back just a bit, all the rest are fine and my bottoms are beautiful...i was interested in the invisalign 'EXPRESS' b/c i think that is all i need and besides its also all i can afford, but anyways i was wonderin who out there has had invisalign express and what the problem was that you needed fixed and also a round about price! thanks!!!
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Dan
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posted 01-24-2006 09:33 PM
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Originally posted by Kevin222:
Hey Dan, thanks for the warm welcome...I have tons of questions, haha......How is it going for you? Painful? My biggest concern is removing them, as it seems that is the biggest complaint on this board...
Removing them is easy. With my first aligners, I had to practice removing them. I would go from both ends and pop them off from the back but I found that too difficult. Then I tried the popping one side at a time alternatively and that worked well. Once my teeth were fitted to the aligner, I could take them off from one side with one finger motion (bottoms alone, not the top). You'll get the hang of it. You have to be careful with you first set and each one after you have them in for the first couple of days. After that, it shouldnt be a problem taking them out.
As far as cleanliness, brushing and flossing are very important now. I used to floss whenever I got around to it but now its like a ritual. Sometimes it gets to be a hassle if you feel like for a snack. I dont snack for the fact I have to floss and go through a long process of brushing my teeth. Ive loss some weight (not that I needed to) because of the lack of snacking. Whenever I eat a meal at home, I have my aligners soaking in "Listerine Whitener" which contains hydrogen peroxide. They keep the aligners clean and smelling fresh. Also, brush your aligners prior to putting them back in. Oh, I know im rambling but prior to them putting on your first set of aligners, take some tylenol (the morning of). This will help alleviate some of the pain. Anything else, please ask.
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Kevin222
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posted 01-25-2006 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by Dan:
Removing them is easy. With my first aligners, I had to practice removing them. I would go from both ends and pop them off from the back but I found that too difficult. Then I tried the popping one side at a time alternatively and that worked well. Once my teeth were fitted to the aligner, I could take them off from one side with one finger motion (bottoms alone, not the top). You'll get the hang of it. You have to be careful with you first set and each one after you have them in for the first couple of days. After that, it shouldnt be a problem taking them out.
As far as cleanliness, brushing and flossing are very important now. I used to floss whenever I got around to it but now its like a ritual. Sometimes it gets to be a hassle if you feel like for a snack. I dont snack for the fact I have to floss and go through a long process of brushing my teeth. Ive loss some weight (not that I needed to) because of the lack of snacking. Whenever I eat a meal at home, I have my aligners soaking in "Listerine Whitener" which contains hydrogen peroxide. They keep the aligners clean and smelling fresh. Also, brush your aligners prior to putting them back in. Oh, I know im rambling but prior to them putting on your first set of aligners, take some tylenol (the morning of). This will help alleviate some of the pain. Anything else, please ask.
Thanks for all this info Dan! Do you have alot of "buttons" on your teeth? I am a little concerned about those, as I would prefer them not be on my front teeth where they would be visible...
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Andrea
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posted 01-25-2006 08:02 AM
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Originally posted by Relle:
Hi, Welcome to the board.. I'm sure you will find that this is one of the VERY best "support" groups for invisalign wearers.. both current AND potential. Don't hesitate to ask ANY questions.. there are TONS of great people on this list that are ready to help out and answer your questions.
I find that putting them in at bedtime really helps.. they're a little tight, but by the time morning comes, they are a bit looser and easier to remove.. I'm within 2 days of going into my 5th set.. Each set has been a little differnt then the others..
the first set were the hardest for me to remove so far, I was unfamiliar with the pressure pain, and was a little nervous about trying to remove them, thinking my teeth would pop out with the trays.. but, I used my fingernail, and on one side, WAY in the back, I lifted the edge, and slowly popped off a little more as I went around to the front. Sort of like opening a paint can.. the lid doesn't come off at once, you have to pry a little at a time, as you go around.. Sometimes a papertowel will help you grip it easier..
The next problem I REALLY hate with each new set is actually a few things. I hate that after a little while of wearing them, there are WHOLE new areas that are sharp/rough, and cut my gum,cheek or tongue.. so, I have to remove them and file off a bit of each one.. and its always in a different place..
and THEN, since my tongue is mauled up.. nothing seems to taste right.. It could be my imagination, but still.
Plus, now, when I eat, my back teeth don't seem to meet.. I ate an apple and couldn't chew the skin,my teeth can't grind it..
grapes either.. It's ppretty funny in a way, but, it makes me wonder.. will I get my taste buds back.. I'm thinking its the rough edges, plus maybe the chemicals leaching into my mouth from the plastic?
Oh well, 41 trays to go on the tp, and I think 16 left on the bottom, 1st check up this friday, keep you posted..
Relle
Hello Relle,
I noticed, too, that that my upper and lower molars are not meeting, but I thought it had to do with the attachments on my lower teeth. Since my attachments are very big, I'm not able to close my mouth the same way I used to before I got them. There is always some space between my lower and my upper teeth. But perhaps my molars have realy moved and are not meeting anymore. I hope this is going to be corrected until the end of my treatment.
I also noticed a bitter taste in my mouth. It started with trays #4 which I'm wearing now.
It is also true, that each tray has sharp edges at different places, but I notice them immediately and not only after some days of using the new trays.
Well, tomorrow I'm changing to trays #5 (bottom 23, top 28) and I am really starting to see some tiny differences.
Until now, everything went well and I'm very satisfied.
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Andy
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posted 01-25-2006 08:37 PM
I've been using the invisalign for about 9 weeks now, and as a school student, I have to go to the bathroom and take them out before lunch. I have a tendency to be forgetful and not put them back in after lunch, sometimes leaving them out from 10am to 10 pm, before I put them back in again. Meaning i'm only wearing them 12 out of 24 hours of the day. How bad could this be 20-30 years from now, will I be losing teeth?
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Dan
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posted 01-26-2006 01:04 AM
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Originally posted by Kevin222:
Thanks for all this info Dan! Do you have alot of "buttons" on your teeth? I am a little concerned about those, as I would prefer them not be on my front teeth where they would be visible...
Yes. I have 7 on top and 7 on the bottom. They are pretty much invisible. Someone would have to be staring at your teeth to see them. Make sure the ortho shaves off the excess cement after applying them. I heard they will tear the inside of your lips if they are not trimmed down. I didnt mention to my ortho but he did it anyway. He said this will save me alot of pain.
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Unsichtbar
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posted 01-26-2006 06:08 AM
20-30 years from now, you lose some tooth anyway, either naturally or through some fight in some bar  ). I guess wearing it for less time consistently may compromise results to a certain extent. It may all vary still among individuals.
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Originally posted by Andy:
I've been using the invisalign for about 9 weeks now, and as a school student, I have to go to the bathroom and take them out before lunch. I have a tendency to be forgetful and not put them back in after lunch, sometimes leaving them out from 10am to 10 pm, before I put them back in again. Meaning i'm only wearing them 12 out of 24 hours of the day. How bad could this be 20-30 years from now, will I be losing teeth?
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Kevin222
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posted 01-26-2006 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by Dan:
Yes. I have 7 on top and 7 on the bottom. They are pretty much invisible. Someone would have to be staring at your teeth to see them. Make sure the ortho shaves off the excess cement after applying them. I heard they will tear the inside of your lips if they are not trimmed down. I didnt mention to my ortho but he did it anyway. He said this will save me alot of pain.
Thanks Dan, hopefully I only have a couple...14 seems like alot, do your teeth need to be moved a whole lot to get the results you want? My bottoms are worse than my tops, I just have a slight gap in the my tops and a little rotation...I'm hoping that won't require alot of them....
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Glenn
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posted 01-26-2006 04:35 PM
I am in my first week of what will be 48 aligners (24 x 2 weeks bottoms) and having difficulty getting used to them. My mouth is always dry, and the bottom aligner is scraping my tongue and causing what feels like a canker sore...I wish I knew before I started it. Does it get better?p.s. my is $5500 U.S. in Chicago metro area.
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Dan
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posted 01-26-2006 07:21 PM
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Originally posted by Glenn:
I am in my first week of what will be 48 aligners (24 x 2 weeks bottoms) and having difficulty getting used to them. My mouth is always dry, and the bottom aligner is scraping my tongue and causing what feels like a canker sore...I wish I knew before I started it. Does it get better?p.s. my is $5500 U.S. in Chicago metro area.
Yes it does. I came out with some sores too. I used Abreva and it helped out alot. As of right now, I had no new breakouts.
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Peter
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posted 01-26-2006 07:55 PM
I just started Invisalign yesterday. I realize that you're really not supposed to drink anything but water while wearing the aligners, but is it a really big problem to have other stuff? Particularly beer or other sorts of booze? I can't be the only raging alcoholic on this board! j/k I enjoy the occasional trip to the pub for a drink after work, but I'm hoping my aligners don't rot after a couple of hours of throwing back a couple of pints. I plan to immediately floss, brush, etc upon getting home, but am I risking too much here?Anyone?
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Dan
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posted 01-26-2006 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by Peter:
I just started Invisalign yesterday. I realize that you're really not supposed to drink anything but water while wearing the aligners, but is it a really big problem to have other stuff? Particularly beer or other sorts of booze? I can't be the only raging alcoholic on this board! j/k I enjoy the occasional trip to the pub for a drink after work, but I'm hoping my aligners don't rot after a couple of hours of throwing back a couple of pints. I plan to immediately floss, brush, etc upon getting home, but am I risking too much here?Anyone?
Welcome to the family, Peter. I drank a red bull and vodka once with my aligners in and the taste and smell of red bull lingered with me. Luckily the bar/club I went to had a toilet valet with some mouthwash on the counter. I rinsed my mouth out, quick rinse of the aligners and put them back in (when i knew I had enough of drinking of course). After that experience, I never drank with my aligners again. Now, if I do go drink, before leaving the bar, I rinse my mouth out good with some warm water, place my aligners in until I get home. When I get home, I break out the Efferdent, Listerine Whitener, floss and brush.
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Unsichtbar
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posted 01-27-2006 06:24 AM
When I got my first aligner, my ortho herself
offered me a cup of coffee and I drank it with aligner in my mouth(I wish she were younger - glee ). This was contrary to what many people think. I normally drink coffee, wine etc. with aligner on. Anyhow I rinse my mouth afterwards.
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Originally posted by Peter:
I just started Invisalign yesterday. I realize that you're really not supposed to drink anything but water while wearing the aligners, but is it a really big problem to have other stuff? Particularly beer or other sorts of booze? I can't be the only raging alcoholic on this board! j/k I enjoy the occasional trip to the pub for a drink after work, but I'm hoping my aligners don't rot after a couple of hours of throwing back a couple of pints. I plan to immediately floss, brush, etc upon getting home, but am I risking too much here?Anyone?
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Jayne
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posted 01-27-2006 10:26 AM
I found this board by accident, and I'm glad I did! I just got my aligners yesterday. I'm doing the Express, and will have gone through 10 sets by the time I'm done. It will take 5 months. Another case of traditional braces as a teen and wisdom teeth crowding!! I have "buttons" on some of my teeth and they are making it very difficult to get my trays out. I used a paper towel last night and it was much easier. I hope it will get even easier to take them out...it has already gotten easier putting them back in. I really like my ortho, but he didn't have me try it myself before I left the office. Next time I go, I'll make sure to try it with him there. I am very lucky - we have really good dental insurance from my husband's work, so the treatment is costing me around $900. But Express is supposed to be less expensive anyway.Another thing is that I am doing Weight Watchers, and I have snacks (that I can't skip) built into my day, so it will take some getting used to taking out/cleaning the trays a bunch of times a day. That might be a pain, but I have to do what I have to do! Do all of you clean after each time you eat or just once or twice a day? Thanks,
Jayne
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Kevatl
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posted 01-27-2006 02:32 PM
I'm about to switch to my second (of 17) set of aligners this coming Monday.For those just starting...relax! It does get better. Even after just two weeks I barely notice them in my mouth anymore, whereas during the first week I not only noticed them all the time but felt I had cotton balls stuffed in my mouth! Sometimes I just had to take them out for a few minutes just for a break! But it does get much better...very comfortable now, no lisp, no pain, easier and easier to get out (at least until my next aligner). I occasionally drink lukewarm coffee and diet cokes, and I've even had a beer or two with the aligners in, making sure to brush my teeth as soon as I get home. I've also been using Efferdent and brushing the aligners in order to remove the plaque. No staining so far, still very clear and unnoticeable. Oh and definitely at least brush before putting the aligners back in after a meal or snack, though some would say both brush and floss every single time (not quite that dedicated yet myself).
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Kevatl
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posted 01-27-2006 02:33 PM
Oh, I only Efferdent and/or brush the actual aligners once every day or two, certainly not after every meal/snack.
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