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Topic: Invisalign Braces
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ShawnColumbus
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posted 12-01-2006 11:07 AM
 
Amazing! I had a VERY similar experience. I completed my top aligners 2 months ago, but there was a gap beside my front tooth. I got refinement impressions and was expecting 1 more aligner to correct it. I got 4 more! No problem, they probably just re-assessed where my teeth were and made more changes. I could feel back teeth moving too, so I know this is true. I had no problem with this. But anyway, I'm now completely finished with my additional 4 top aligners and the gap has only MOVED - I have a visible gap between my FRONT TEETH now! My ortho said that they can't correct it the rest of the way with Invisalign but she was such a nice person that she's going to correct it the old fashioned way with a wire retainer for a few weeks. It sounds like Invisalign can get you 99% of the way to where your teeth should be but they may not fix them 100%. News to me! I am still very satisfied with the treatment and would not trade it for traditional braces, just be advises that you may need refinements after your initial treatment is complete. Crown Point dental in Columbus, Ohio is great and I will refer you with the $100 off email if you wish. Oh, and another thing - I store mine in 1/2 water 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and they stay very clean. Has anyone compared this cleaning procedure to Efferdent? And one last tip to all of you that are new to Invisalign, when not wearing them keep them SUBMERGED in water. (or water and hydrogen peroxide) I store mine in a cup full of water at work. If they are not completely underwater, such as in the worthless retainer case they give you, they will begin to stink. It only took me a few times of pulling them out and storing them in my pocket in the holder before I realized the smell made me gag! Good luck to all. quote:
Originally posted by sahanduiuc:
My experience with Invisalign is quite disappointing. I paid 5,133$ in the second meeting. I put them on for all the time except a quick 20 mins lunch and dinner as I don't have time for breakfast. RESULT:
1-after 15 frames , gaps started to surface between my teeth and invisalign frame.
2-My doctor said he would not make any correction.
3-The last 2 frames didn't even fit.
4-Invisalign does not have an inquiry number I can use to complain.
5-I needed some of my teeth to be rotating,spinning,some had to have their torque fixed and one had to be brought down as it was stuck up in my jaw, He didn't do any of them.
6-Initially he promised me to design 18 for each jaw and if I am not happy continue to 22 per jaw. He did not honor his word.
7-There was gap between my 2 front teeth and he did not correct it and said Invisalign is not able to correct this kind of gaps.
8-My orthodontist is Dr.Christopher Jordan in Champaign , Illinois , 61820 , and I extremely warn you against refering to him.
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Betsy
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posted 12-01-2006 11:32 AM
I am starting my refinement process today. After my initial treatment of 19 top/16 bottom, I have very minor space between the top 2 front teeth. The space is very minor and some people might not have bothered with refinement. I have a more significant issue with one bottom tooth that did not wast left higher than the surrounding teeth. There are also some minor triangles between some of the bottom teeth which again, some folks might not have cared about. BUT, I really am really delighted with the process and am comfortable with my routine so I am going for perfection.Rather than being disappointed that I have 4 more months of refinement, I am focusing myself on being grateful that I have the technology available to me. 4 more months is no big deal to gain the result of a really good looking smile. My refinement will be 8 top/5 bottom as well as 3 new attachments which is really surprising because as I said, the tops seem very close to perfection. I guess I will have the chance to see if Invisalign will get me 100% of the way to my goal. As far as the H20/peroxide mix for keeping your aligners clean. Great idea. I have purchased the expensive Invisalign tablets which have a bleach component and they definitely clean better than Efferdent which I also use. quote:
Originally posted by ShawnColumbus:
Amazing! I had a VERY similar experience. I completed my top aligners 2 months ago, but there was a gap beside my front tooth. I got refinement impressions and was expecting 1 more aligner to correct it. I got 4 more! No problem, they probably just re-assessed where my teeth were and made more changes. I could feel back teeth moving too, so I know this is true. I had no problem with this. But anyway, I'm now completely finished with my additional 4 top aligners and the gap has only MOVED - I have a visible gap between my FRONT TEETH now! My ortho said that they can't correct it the rest of the way with Invisalign but she was such a nice person that she's going to correct it the old fashioned way with a wire retainer for a few weeks. It sounds like Invisalign can get you 99% of the way to where your teeth should be but they may not fix them 100%. News to me! I am still very satisfied with the treatment and would not trade it for traditional braces, just be advises that you may need refinements after your initial treatment is complete. Crown Point dental in Columbus, Ohio is great and I will refer you with the $100 off email if you wish. Oh, and another thing - I store mine in 1/2 water 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and they stay very clean. Has anyone compared this cleaning procedure to Efferdent? And one last tip to all of you that are new to Invisalign, when not wearing them keep them SUBMERGED in water. (or water and hydrogen peroxide) I store mine in a cup full of water at work. If they are not completely underwater, such as in the worthless retainer case they give you, they will begin to stink. It only took me a few times of pulling them out and storing them in my pocket in the holder before I realized the smell made me gag! Good luck to all.
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Tod
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posted 12-02-2006 10:50 AM
Just a few additional comments. Four weeks in,
- still can not talk "normal", slight lisp all the time. Have to take them out 8 hours a day when I am making presentations. Not sure how that will effect my treatment but I have no choice.
- Tip to use paper towel to remove tight fitting aligners has worked 100%. thank you to whomever that was.
- I do hate the very dry mouth you get sleeping in these things. I keep them very clean but I still get up once a night ( at least for a drink and sometimes a swish of mouthwash... ack.
- too soon to tell how well they will work.$.02
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sara257
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posted 12-02-2006 03:36 PM
I am on day 2 of invisalign and it is painful. I cannot get my top tray out so i wondering if anyone had suggestions on getting it out.
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deoxyribose
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posted 12-02-2006 04:55 PM
they tell you for good reason why to keep them in 22 hours a day. If you are not wearing them for 8 hours a day you can pretty much guarantee yourself that it's not going to work. eventually one of your aligners won't fit because your teeth haven't moved properly. why pay so much money and invest this effort if you're not going to do it properly?
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dyingsun16
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posted 12-02-2006 06:01 PM
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Originally posted by deoxyribose:
they tell you for good reason why to keep them in 22 hours a day. If you are not wearing them for 8 hours a day you can pretty much guarantee yourself that it's not going to work. eventually one of your aligners won't fit because your teeth haven't moved properly. why pay so much money and invest this effort if you're not going to do it properly?
The person "has no choice". What can you do but waste several thousand dollars?
In all seriousness, you have a choice, and you are making the wrong one. Maybe invisalign isn't for you if you can't keep them in for the 22 hours, and you might be better off with traditional braces. If you feel you have a slight speech impairment with invisalign, you will never be rid of it so long as you keep taking the aligners out. Quit giving in and removing them - you basically have to learn how to talk again with them if you are not yet comfortable. Many people experience a slight lisp at first, which quickly disappears as you adapt to wearing the aligners. I may sound rude, but mention to your dentist/ortho that you're taking the aligners out for a third of every day and see what kind of comments they give you.
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BadBoy
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posted 12-02-2006 10:01 PM
Yes the solution to eliminating any "lisp" is to wear the aligners more often not less and practice a lot. I have no sign of a lisp now and wear them 22hours/day. Any hour not worn allows the teeth to move back that much and you need an extra hour to make up for it.Just practice with a lot of "s" sounds like the phrase "Snake Plisskin"
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Betsy
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posted 12-03-2006 01:23 PM
Read back through the history of posts and you will see may people have had the same problem. The first night I was really worried because the stress under my fingernails REALLY hurt (teeth were just a little sore). I had a few moments where I thought I would not be able to succeed with Invisalign because of my fingernails! Thank goodness for this website.I needed a tool to gently pull the aligner away from my tooth (on one side) so I could use my finger (not the nail) to gently pull down on the tray and then move around my mouth. I found a plastic "dental pick" that had a little hook. After a week I did not need it any more because I learned to pull the tray away without it. I used the tool again at the beinging of trays 2 and 3 but after that no need. quote:
Originally posted by sara257:
I am on day 2 of invisalign and it is painful. I cannot get my top tray out so i wondering if anyone had suggestions on getting it out.
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mafedeso
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posted 12-05-2006 12:07 PM
How long did it take you guys to receive your first sets?
It's been 9 weeks since I got the molds and xrays done and I haven't received anything yet.
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No_Biting
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posted 12-05-2006 01:21 PM
4 1/2 weeks
including my ortho sending them back for a redo.
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Originally posted by mafedeso:
How long did it take you guys to receive your first sets?
It's been 9 weeks since I got the molds and xrays done and I haven't received anything yet.
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Betsy
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posted 12-06-2006 10:53 AM
It is common for dentists/orthos to have to communicate back and forth with Invisalign to define the initial plan. I think Invisalign's turnaround time is probably consistent, but depending on the dentist's work load and the amount of tailoring required to finalize the plan, the time to complete will vary. I didn't receive my aligners until several months after impressions. First we submitted as an express case but determined I would not get the results I wanted with the abbreviated treatment. Then my dentist went back and forth for a while to finalize my initial treatment (19 top/16 bottom). I just started my first (and hopefully only) refinement. It took Invisalign 10 working days from impression to delivery of my refinement trays. Add another 5 week days for my dentist (due to holiday). I waited 3 weeks for the refinement trays. quote:
Originally posted by mafedeso:
How long did it take you guys to receive your first sets?
It's been 9 weeks since I got the molds and xrays done and I haven't received anything yet.
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Tod
Junior Member
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posted 12-06-2006 12:52 PM
Actually I was not looking for your non-medical opinion of my issues pertaining to not being able to keep the aligners in during presentation and potential long term effects of it. I understand the basic principals of progressive alignment. Its just a fact that when you are making presentations at trade shows all day it is bad form to lisp in your prospects face if it can be avoided. Glad that none of you are in that position. It just happens that I am. Perhaps with time this will change and I will be able to have a normal speech pattern with them in. However the fact of the matter is that three weeks in, that is what I found to be true.I added that comment so that people who were considering this product would know that they need to take their "rose colored glasses" off and know some of what they might be facing before they make the investment. Just as in the shortfall outlined above about the gap problem. Its just good to share this information. Your sarcasm about my financial condition is certainly off base and uncalled for. Save it for the next individual who logs in here and complains that their teeth hurt on day two. wtf
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melindauncw
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posted 12-06-2006 01:16 PM
Hey ALL! I am a somewhat "newbie" Invisaligner, and I started reading blogs to see if I could find a way to deal with the typical problems you see, pain, wanting to rip your aligners out etc. After reading, I have to say I think I am very lucky to have found the dentist I found. Canyon Crest Dental in Riverside CA. My treatment was $4000 and is expected to last 8.5 months. I have an extremely narrow arch, which has been misdiagnosed a few times as a crossbite. I am sure lots of this was included in the price, but my dentist gave me the Retainerbrite cleaning system (sonic and some tablets), as well as the "smiley" tool that many people dont seem to have to help take their aligners out. However, I have never had to use it, because before I left the dentist he told me the "trick" to taking them out. Start at the back on one side and move around to the front. I also have 6 buttons on top and 4 buttons on the bottom, which does make it a little difficult, but with practice and time it gets much easier. I went in on the first day, and they took records, 3 weeks later I had a clin check, where I got to see the 3-D version of how my teeth would move, and what they would look like. As most Invisaligners, he did tell me I may have to go through the "refinement" process if I personally dont like the out come, but that is included in the price. He also sat me down and explained to me that invisalign moves your teeth as fast as is "biologically safe". The first 2-3 days the teeth move, and the rest of the two weeks is for the bones and the ligaments to adjust. Too fast, and you risk your teeth falling out when you get older. I am 26, and he told me that older persons (40s-50s) require a much longer treatment because their bones dont move as easily. I posted on the cleaning blog about how I clean my trays, Efferdent works fabulous! I agree with most people on this blog, that you should find a dentist/ortho that has done invisalign before..My dentist has several plaques on his wall for reaching over 500 cases, and most of his assistants went through invisalign as well...I strongly recommend him to anyone in the Riverside CA area. I have also found that the pain/pressure goes away within the first 3 days of a new set. As for the lisp, aside from the first two weeks, I think most of what we think is a lisp is mental...I have asked several people if I sound funny and they tell me its all in my head. I also give lectures and ask my students if I sound funny and they dont seem to notice either. I hope this helps with other peoples situations, some of what I read just sounds very scary i.e. the person that changed trays once a week instead of every two weeks..........they should probably find a new dentist.
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Relle
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posted 12-07-2006 10:47 AM
Hi There,
It's been a while since I last posted. I am now on tray 27 of 48U/19L I have been using my last L19 tray as a retainer for about 4 months. Initially, there was a little uproar about how long the tray would last and why I couldn't go right into a retainer. My understanding of the Ortho is, in traditional metal braces, top teeth can be done before bottom teeth, or visa versa. They don't remove the ones that are done until treatement is completed. The Ortho said, in the case of invisalign, there are no absolutes.. thats why there are a few refinements included in the cost. so, that when you are done, top and/or bottom might need to be tweeked. So, it's better to keep the last tray in until both are complete, just in case. But, as it stands, The bottom tray is holding up VERY well after 4 months. Theres a little bit of scale that I use the eye part of a needle to scrape out if it gets too noticable. i am not a smoker, drinker of sodas or any staining beverages. I have a friend that has invisalign, just started and she smokes and drinks coffee. She brushes and flosses a lot, but her trays have a yellow cast to them compared with mine.
When i take a new upper tray out, I compare it with my lower, aside from it looking a little cloudier, it doesn't look bad. I soak once a week for about 30 minutes while i eat inner in Efferdent. I use my Oral B electric toothbrush on them too..Seems to get into the nooks and crannies better than me just scrubbing with a denture brush.
I am so excited now that i am past the halfway point. My lowers are a perfect level edged horse shoe and my front teeth are just now moving back, I can actually close my lips without forcing them shut around my bucked teeth. Now that the fronts are moving, the pain has shifted to the front with each new tray... For a few days initially, I can't eat anything hot, then drink cold water.. talk about shooting pain..
I used to put them in at night, but, the pressure would bother me, so, Now, i put the new tray in first thing in the morning. It seems that my daily activities help to keep my mind ofthe initial pressure. The first day is pressure, 2nd day is like a dull , in the bone ache, and the third day is better.. The first two days really stinks when I have to take them out, feels like teeth are coming out too.. OH, and My dreams are getting worse, Like I take them out and the teeth are rotten underneath, or loose and bleeding.. Am I the only one experiencing bad teeth dreams?lol
Relle
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Originally posted by Betsy:
Ayla, what type of retainer did you choose? Several of us on the board are getting close to finishing. We will be very interested in your experience.Also, how did your refinement(s) go? I am on the last tray of my initial plan (16 bottom/19 top). I need refinement on the bottom but possibly not the top. Did you refine both archs or just one. If just one, did you continue to wear you last initial tray? if so, with or without the original buttons? Were the buttons removed prior to taking impressions for the refinement trays?
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Relle
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posted 12-07-2006 10:56 AM
I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "rolled" , But I can address the clenching. When a set of new trays went in, when i first started.. The pressure sometimes was almost unbearable. I caught myself a number of times clenching. HARD.. I could actually hear a couble of crackles as the plastic flexed.. I never split or broke or cracked a tray. I asked my ortho f this was bad, he said it's not unusual, in fact, it's common. Our teeth are being forced into a position the bodies not familiar with, the body responds with clenching to reposition the teeth.. the trays keep that from happeneing. Eventually, the body adapts, In my case, i still catch myself clenching occasionally.. I'm certain i do it in my sleep.. so, I can't stop that.
But, if in doubt, with anything concerning Invisalign, ask your Ortho..
Relle
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Originally posted by deoxyribose:
here's an odd question for anyone out there that can answer it. has anyone ever "rolled" with your aligners in?  if so, how did you handle the jaw-clenching reflex without damaging your aligners? hehehe, told you it was an odd questions but would love to hear any input.
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Relle
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posted 12-07-2006 11:15 AM
I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "rolled" , But I can address the clenching. When a set of new trays went in, when i first started.. The pressure sometimes was almost unbearable. I caught myself a number of times clenching. HARD.. I could actually hear a couble of crackles as the plastic flexed.. I never split or broke or cracked a tray. I asked my ortho f this was bad, he said it's not unusual, in fact, it's common. Our teeth are being forced into a position the bodies not familiar with, the body responds with clenching to reposition the teeth.. the trays keep that from happeneing. Eventually, the body adapts, In my case, i still catch myself clenching occasionally.. I'm certain i do it in my sleep.. so, I can't stop that.
But, if in doubt, with anything concerning Invisalign, ask your Ortho..
Relle
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Originally posted by deoxyribose:
here's an odd question for anyone out there that can answer it. has anyone ever "rolled" with your aligners in? if so, how did you handle the jaw-clenching reflex without damaging your aligners? hehehe, told you it was an odd questions but would love to hear any input.
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deoxyribose
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posted 12-07-2006 02:15 PM
cool, thanks for the info, Relle. It's not something that I'd be doing very often at all, but if it came up i was just kinda wondering about it. those "chewie" things are supposed to help so i guess i'll keep some of those around.
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deoxyribose
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posted 12-09-2006 12:58 PM
i get my aligners on wednesday!! i'm soooo excited! bah! these next few days are going to go by so slow!
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Winston
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posted 12-10-2006 12:41 AM
Hey everyone,I have a couple of questions. 1) I had braces about three years ago but the orthodontist did a horrible job with the upper teeth. Has anyone every received Invisalign only for their upper or lower teeth?
2) I read in one of the posts that Invisalign gives plaques to certain orthodontists who have completed a certain number of patients. What other awards/certificates should I look for when searching for an orthodontist?
3) I want to go to an orthodontist in NY (where I live) but I go to school out of state. How often do you guys/gals go back for adjustments...every two weeks, every month, etc.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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dyingsun16
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posted 12-10-2006 02:55 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Winston:
Hey everyone,I have a couple of questions. 1) I had braces about three years ago but the orthodontist did a horrible job with the upper teeth. Has anyone every received Invisalign only for their upper or lower teeth?
2) I read in one of the posts that Invisalign gives plaques to certain orthodontists who have completed a certain number of patients. What other awards/certificates should I look for when searching for an orthodontist?
3) I want to go to an orthodontist in NY (where I live) but I go to school out of state. How often do you guys/gals go back for adjustments...every two weeks, every month, etc.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Aloha, 1) It's generally best to get the top and bottom. Whether you are getting invisalign EXPRESS or invisalign STANDARD (10 trays max or unlimited trays), the cost makes no difference if you get just the top or just the bottom. Any dentist/ortho should tell you the same and advise you do both. There is def. room for improvement whether you think you see it or not. If you're going through ths process and cost, go for both and get the best smile you can. 2) Not sure on this. Best bet is to ask them. Rumor is that almost any dentist can become 'invisalign certified'. Take a look first hand and ask questions! 3) For me, I go in monthly to pick up the next two sets of aligners. You usually need to get some IPR (shaving between teeth to make a little room for movement) in the beginning. For me, I had about 3 IPR's. For this, you need to see the dentist to have it done. You might want to see the dentist you are around the most. You can probably pick up a few aligners at once visit to cover a short break such as christmas if you're out of town, but the best bet is to, again, ask the dentist and tell them how often and when you go out of town.
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AnneC
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posted 12-11-2006 08:21 AM
Winston, I've always rec'd 3 tray sets at a time & had checkups every 6 weeks, so your provider may be somewhat flexible in this.Movements can be attained by either proclination or widening of the arch & moving back teeth first to make more room for overcrowded front ones or by the IPR (interproximal reduction or "shaving" between teeth). My case included upper gaps, crooked teeth & crowding, yet all I needed was one IPR between the middle top & bottom incisors just before set 19 of 23. It was a piece of cake & the gaps closed right up with set 19. Every case is different. Every clinician may differ somewhat in thier approach. Hope it all works out for you this time.
Anne
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Amy026
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posted 12-14-2006 11:27 AM
Aside from all the comments about your decision to invest in invisalign... Just thought you ought to know that some other people do presentations for work as well.... and the truth is, you may have to take them out at first, but if you wear them at night while having conversations with people or whatnot, the lisp will go away. Had a lisp pretty much the entire first tray, but I'm on tray 6 right now, and I can speak at meetings/do presentations without any hassle now or having to remove my tray. It will get better...
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Originally posted by Tod:
Actually I was not looking for your non-medical opinion of my issues pertaining to not being able to keep the aligners in during presentation and potential long term effects of it. I understand the basic principals of progressive alignment. Its just a fact that when you are making presentations at trade shows all day it is bad form to lisp in your prospects face if it can be avoided. Glad that none of you are in that position. It just happens that I am. Perhaps with time this will change and I will be able to have a normal speech pattern with them in. However the fact of the matter is that three weeks in, that is what I found to be true.I added that comment so that people who were considering this product would know that they need to take their "rose colored glasses" off and know some of what they might be facing before they make the investment. Just as in the shortfall outlined above about the gap problem. Its just good to share this information. Your sarcasm about my financial condition is certainly off base and uncalled for. Save it for the next individual who logs in here and complains that their teeth hurt on day two. wtf
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dyingsun16
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posted 12-22-2006 08:17 PM
Yep, as a full time college student I speak in front of classes all the time for presentations and projects and what not. I envisioned talking like Jim Carey in The Cable Guy with invisalign, but it was 100% wrong, and after two or three days I was talking like I always have. We really should go through all 40 pages and make an FAQ which addresses every question that has been asked and post it on every new page, to aid in answering 99% of the questions!
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marsha
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posted 12-23-2006 08:53 AM
Same here, I'm a teacher and talk to classes all day long. It's gotten way better. One thing is to make sure to have water nearby at all times.
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Betsy
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posted 12-23-2006 11:27 AM
The FAQ is a great idea. Lots of work tho. I find it so interesting to hear about different people's experiences with the same issue, e.g., the lisp, discomfort. It just shows how different we all are.It would also be interesting for some of the questions to provide both the positive/optimistic response and the negative response. I believe that in all cases, the majority of experiences are the positive/optimistic kind. quote:
Originally posted by dyingsun16:
Yep, as a full time college student I speak in front of classes all the time for presentations and projects and what not. I envisioned talking like Jim Carey in The Cable Guy with invisalign, but it was 100% wrong, and after two or three days I was talking like I always have. We really should go through all 40 pages and make an FAQ which addresses every question that has been asked and post it on every new page, to aid in answering 99% of the questions!
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Ayla G
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posted 12-27-2006 12:23 PM
Sorry all - been awhile since I've been online! Had the teeth corrected, but now working on getting my internet connection corrected! As far as the retention process goes...I ended up with the invisalign retainer -- it is much like the aligners, but much thicker and w/o the attachments (yeah!). So far so good. They have been easy to get used to since they are similar to the aligners - w/o the hassle of moving teeth around! The only downside is that my mouth is dryer with these in than with the aligners. A little water does the trick, though, so it hasn't been all that bad. Best wishes to all in your treatment. I'd say that my overall invisalgin experience was a positive one (though I would have researched a more experienced ortho first!)... My teeth were corrected about 95% (refinement was not included in my express treatment) - I decided not to become obsessed over perfection though... After all, we are all human. Best wishes to all,
Ayla
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Scorpy
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posted 01-10-2007 10:21 PM
Hi, I'm new - just picked up my aligners today - was psyched to find out that my top teeth will only need 13 aligners but OMG, bottom teeth need 27. I will have to wear that last aligner for six months?!My treatment seems to cost more than all of yours. get ready - $6800. Because I am financing it; it would have been $6300 otherwise. I'm going to a premier provider and I wonder if that's why. I'm dealing with the cost because I really have to get this done. I'm 39 - have three attachments, they will in four weeks slim down five of my top teeth. My dental insurance doesn't cover ortho for adults so I was out of luck there.
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Pam G
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posted 01-11-2007 09:49 PM
I am so glad to find this board! I just got mine today!! I seem to be in a lot better shape than I thought!! I only have to wear 7 top and 5 bottom. I had braces as a teenager but at 36 everything has started shifting. I just got them this morning and it hasn't been too bad...they are very tight, and I don't seem to have a lisp but I do notice that my tongue is very sore already - kinda like I burnt it. Anything remedy that?
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BadBoy
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posted 01-12-2007 02:33 AM
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Originally posted by Scorpy:
Hi, I'm new - just picked up my aligners today - was psyched to find out that my top teeth will only need 13 aligners but OMG, bottom teeth need 27. I will have to wear that last aligner for six months?!
I too had different number of aligners its common - I had 18 upper, 26 lower. I have successfully worn the last upper aligner now for 3 months, but I did now get a temporary clear retainer made (similar to an aligner but a bit more flexible and not quite as tight fit) if the last upper aligner starts to wear out. Its possible before the plan is approved to request them to instead setup the plan so the longer series starts before the shorter series so they would finish about the same time. But too late if its approved and started unfortunately.
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billytkid
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posted 01-13-2007 11:13 AM
Hiya,ive just got my invisalign today - my teeth are aching a bit but no lisp. Ive got one thing to share, and one thing to ask! My dentist was good enough to email me my clinchecks, so you can see what there like (if you havent seen them before). Option 1 (the one i went for) http://www.willscomputer.co.uk/setup1.avi
Option 2 (this would have involved porcelain veneers afterwards, so i didnt go for this)
http://www.willscomputer.co.uk/setup2.avi I do have a question though.. Has anyone got any experience of how much staining happens if you drink Lager, Tea, or other not clear drinks? Please let me know as i want to keep them in for as long as possible, but i like drinking too!!
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NK
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posted 01-13-2007 05:01 PM
I live in Geneva, Switzerland, and have been thinking of getting Invisalign because I feel that at my age (26) I shouldn't be wearing the traditional braces like every teenager in town !
My bottom teeth are almost perfect, except a very slight misalignment. My main concern is that my 2nd incisor (right side) is almost behind my 1st incisor and my canine. Because of that I RARELY smile (especially in pictures). I envy my childhood smile. I had perfect teeth then...:-(
Anyway, when I walked into the Invisalign specialist here in Geneva, they gave me the flat fee of 9000 Swiss Francs (which is approx. $7200) !!!
I used to live in Southern California (LA county) until April '06, and I feel like kicking myself in the head for not having even gone in for the FREE 1st consultation. Hopefully, if I return this year I will search for a cheap (not more than $6000) in La County.
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Jude
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posted 01-14-2007 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by NK:
I live in Geneva, Switzerland, and have been thinking of getting Invisalign because I feel that at my age (26) I shouldn't be wearing the traditional braces like every teenager in town !
My bottom teeth are almost perfect, except a very slight misalignment. My main concern is that my 2nd incisor (right side) is almost behind my 1st incisor and my canine. Because of that I RARELY smile (especially in pictures). I envy my childhood smile. I had perfect teeth then...:-(
Anyway, when I walked into the Invisalign specialist here in Geneva, they gave me the flat fee of 9000 Swiss Francs (which is approx. $7200) !!!
I used to live in Southern California (LA county) until April '06, and I feel like kicking myself in the head for not having even gone in for the FREE 1st consultation. Hopefully, if I return this year I will search for a cheap (not more than $6000) in La County.
I just went for my free evaluation in Berkeley CA on Friday. The treatment price quoted is $6500, and that doesn't include $490 I think it was for the x-rays. But they do say they'll take off 5% discount if you pay all up front. Anyway... sounds like prices are going up judging by the recent messages on this board...
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SusieQ
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posted 01-15-2007 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by Jude:
I just went for my free evaluation in Berkeley CA on Friday. The treatment price quoted is $6500, and that doesn't include $490 I think it was for the x-rays. But they do say they'll take off 5% discount if you pay all up front. Anyway... sounds like prices are going up judging by the recent messages on this board...
I would not be the least bit surprised if Invisalign prices suddenly go up. Think about it--Align Tech (owners of Invisalign) and orthodontists offering Invisalign now can charge whatever they want b/c they basically have a monopoly of clear aligners for orthodontics. With no more OrthoClear, if people want clear aligners they only have one choice--Invisalign. So Invisalign can jack up its prices, knowing that people have no other alternative for clear aligners. I recently transitioned from OC to Invisalign, and yes I am happy with the Invisalign product. But that doesn't mean I don't think it was irresponsible and unprofessional of them to leave hundreds of thousands of OC patients hanging mid-treatment.
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Pam G
Junior Member
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posted 01-15-2007 10:44 PM
I wonder if the price is a geogpraphic issue or is it based on how many plates you need?I only paid $2150 (sound low compared to everyone else on here!!) and that included everything!!!
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BadBoy
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posted 01-16-2007 02:32 AM
The price for invisalign treatment varies widely in different regions and also there are big differences in price even between doctors in the same region. Shopping around and getting several quotes is important to get a good price. In the same area one doctor might quote $6000+ while another is $4000.
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