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Topic: Invisalign Braces
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Betsy
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posted 07-14-2007 01:25 PM
 
Like Slee, my experience has been great. My initial plan was 19 upper/16 lower. I decided to continue with a refinement because (again like Slee), I became very picky after getting great results from my initial plan.My dentist tells me that his experience has been that refinements seem to average 4 trays (about 8 weeks). My 1st refinement was 8 upper/5 lower tho. I am actually doing a second refinement (wearing the last trays of 4 upper/4 lower) because I want to go with Invisalign retainers and I had an issue with the first retainers I received. Its a bit of a long story that you can read in my post "Road to Retainers" if you are interested. This 2nd refinement is 4 upper/4 lower. I really don't mind the additional refinement since I really want Invisalign retainers (as opposeed to the other alternatives) and I find wearing Invisalign trays to be very easy at this point. If you are like a lot of us, after your initial treatment plan, you will have very good results. Then you will choose to do a refinement to get even better results! Invisalign is the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. quote:
Originally posted by blueh:
Oh, so after two years you have been in refinement for four months.
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Violet
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posted 07-16-2007 08:24 PM
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Originally posted by jil:
I'm glad to hear you're feeling has improved, Violet... How many trays do you have all in all?
Thank you, and I am on my third trays! These ones only hurt for two days... my teeth were a tiny bit sore for a couple of more, but it was nothing compared to the first ones. I have 24 for the top and 17 for the bottom in total. We're getting there, lol. 
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larkspur
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posted 07-18-2007 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by slee:
Hello, this is my first post for this site. I just wanted to provide some input from my experience with Invisalign braces. I finished my treatment 4 months ago after wearing them for two years. I am now wearing them for the "refinement" phase. I have read some horror stories on this site but my experience was nothing of the sort. Of course I was in tears the first week because of the pain but I adjusted and my treatment has been very successful. I am doing a refinement now because I am a VERY picky person and wanted to correct something that no one else but me probably notices. Also, my orthodontist is goingt to whiten my teeth free of charge once I am completely done. I would recommend to anyone thinking of doing Invisaligns to get a referral from a friend or someone that you trust. If that's not an option for you then I would recommend getting several consultations from different Orthodontists before selecting one. This process can be very expensive even if insurance partially paying for it so you want to make sure that you select the correct person for the job. Feel free to ask me any questions as I have been wearing Invisaligns so long that I pretty much can answer any question pertaining to them.
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larkspur
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posted 07-18-2007 01:58 PM
I've had Invisaligns for over a year now, and have several observations:1. The work may take longer than you've been told. I'm on my 32nd of 32 upper liners, and discovered yesterday that I'll need 4 or 5 more refinement liners after I finish with this one. 2. My lower liners have taken a lot longer to move my teeth (3 weeks average/liner, not 2 weeks), and so the lower ones won't be done for another 4-5 weeks (and then, again, I'll need refinements). In the meantime, I have to wear my upper liner as a retainer, so that the next set of impressions is up-to-the-minute. 3. Cleaning -- I've had little problem with cleaning. The best thing I've used is ordinary liquid dish soap and a little brush, and I pay extra attention to the attachment niches, which can get scummy. I let my liners sit in water while I eat -- don't want anything to harden on them, and I like to think the soaking is a good way to prevent that before I wash the liners. I've also tossed the liners in a little diluted peroxide solution, and at other times used some Listerine. Don't get thrown by the photo of pink liners Invisalign uses to warn you away from soaking in mouthwash; just use the Listerine (or equal) that doesn't have blue or red dye in it. Swishing Listerine around in my mouth has also helped to clear out the germs that toothbrushing and flossing just don't seem to get, and helps keep my liners cleaner. 4. My liners have done a great job of straightening my teeth, which were overcrowded and tipping all over the place (my upper front teeth were folding in towards my mouth like a folding steamer basket). I've delighted with how my teeth look, when I smile. I'm a little less delighted with the accentuation of my overjet -- now that my front teeth are straight and vertical, the gap between my upper and lower teeth is much more noticeable. The ortho told me yesterday that the way to correct that is with surgery. Huh?!? I wish I'd been told that before starting on this expensive course of treatment...I have back and hip problems, and would consider jaw surgery if it would help them (the elbow bone IS connected to the knee bone), but am not sure if I want to go that route only for aesthetics. Clearly, I need to discuss my options even more fully with my dentist and orthodontist. 5. I can't wait to get these buttons off my teeth and have my teeth whitened. Flossing and brushing have made my teeth cleaner than they've ever been, but I can also see now how differently-colored they are, depending on where in my mouth they are (for some reason, the 2 front teeth are really white, while the teeth with buttons are yellowy -- I think that the more-porous buttons do stain over time, and that makes the teeth themselves look less clean). Also, the buttons tend to abrade the insides of my cheeks -- it'll be nice to walk around liner-free and not keep feeling the buttons in there. 6. Worth it? I think so. Now I need to find out if there really is a way to fix this overjet, or at least improve it, without surgery.
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spunkie
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posted 07-18-2007 04:54 PM
Hi - I'm now in my second "refinement stage" - the total has been 18 sets so far. I have one more set to go and will definitely be needing more... 
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Originally posted by blueh:
Oh, so after two years you have been in refinement for four months. The dentist told me I am going to be on for 9 months with some refinements. Does this mean I can expect to see a few more weeks out of this treatment. I am on 2/19 for both u and l. Only one person has noticed and that was my co-worker and he knew right away that I was wearing them due to my speech was affected.
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lkw130
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posted 07-19-2007 06:50 PM
In case any of you have bookmarked this page [like I did], there is a new thread on invisalign here:http://www.dentistry.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/001273.html Don't want to miss any of the info, right?!
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gettingitdoneat41
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posted 07-20-2007 10:24 AM
Actually, there are many different threads on Invisalign. Go to http://www.dentistry.com/cgi-bin/ubb/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Orthodontics&number=11 to see all of them.
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Originally posted by lkw130:
In case any of you have bookmarked this page [like I did], there is a new thread on invisalign here:http://www.dentistry.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/001273.html Don't want to miss any of the info, right?!
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AnneC
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posted 07-20-2007 07:10 PM
As gettingitdoneat41 pointed out - Almost all (if not ALL) threads in the whole "Orthodontics" folder here pertain to Invisalign. If you're not reading through the whole folder, you're missing a lot of info already posted. Bookmark THAT one linked above. We just began a continuation of this old thread 'cause we were going blind from scrolling across this one!  AnneC
Actually, there are many different threads on Invisalign. Go to http://www.dentistry.com/cgi-bin/ubb/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&forum=Orth odontics&number=11 to see all of them.
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BadBoy
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posted 07-20-2007 07:27 PM
I think (due to the obvious popularity) that Invisalign should have its own section or sub-section since its nearly taken over the Orthodonics section here.And have a bunch of smaller threads on different aspects of invisalign, not one massive never-ending encylopedia length thread like this old one. I say let this old one close and use the newer ones or create a new one if an existing smaller one doesn't apply. Leave this old long one just an archive I'd say, its just too hard to work with for new posts.
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chicainvisalign
Junior Member
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posted 08-09-2007 11:40 AM
Mary, check this ortho and Good Luck! http://www.invisiblebraces.com/
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Relle
Junior Member
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posted 08-10-2007 12:38 PM
Hi,
I spoke to my Ortho a LONG time ago about why i had to wear the lower tray for a year still, after my lowers were done, while i was waiting for the top teeth to be done. He said, The tops are still moving. Either way, I would have to use the tray a minimum of three months after I was done as a retainer anyway. BUT, because the top teeth are still moving, without the bottom tray to keep the teeth where they are, the bottoms would try to move to keep in occlusion with the top teeth, The bone would never have a chance to "solidify" keeping the lowers in place .
A wire retainer would allow the bottom teeth to keep trying to super erupt to meet the top teeth which because of the tray, are out of occlusion anyway..The Invisalign tray is doing it's job of keeping the lower teeth where they are supposed to be when the whole process is done and the tops are done.
As far as wearing a retainer.. After you are done with the entire series including any refinements, the clock starts at zero for retainer wearing and they have to be worn just as you did the invisalign trays for 22-23 hours a day for 3 months minimum. depending on how your bone anchors the teeth in place. after that, yes, if you want to protect the time andmoney invested, you will have to wear your trays at night. This is what MOST Orthos prescribe.
i hope that answers your question.
Relle quote:
Originally posted by invisuser:
A few questions....1. Has EVERYONE's dentist told them they have to wear the retainer daily forever? That kind of... sucks. And if so, would the case be the same had we gotten braces? 2. If you happen to have lost or broken your aligner, how long does it take to get it replaced? How much do you get charged, if anything? 3. Similar to the question above, I'm also wondering - if the lower is done with aligners a lot earlier than the upper, what is the reasoning behind keeping that final aligner in for months vs. switching to a retainer since you are technically "done" straightening? Thanks in advance!
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melanie07
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posted 08-14-2007 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by sarahk:
Yes - if you can back out now you should! I know I would save some time and money, and probabaly end up with better teeth if I had gone with ceramic braces.. invisalign with attachments is just as noticeable, only in a wierd 'What the hell is that in your mouth way?' and taking them out to eat is socially akward! I really wish someone had warned me!
Hi,1. To Jude / SarahK, or anyone who felt like them, I can appreciate the trays must take a couple of weeks to get used to so I am curious to know if it did get easier for you or if you still wish you had backed out when you had the chance? I have been considering having invisalign for 3 months now and have the first appointment, to get the moulds etc done, booked for next week. My teeth are not that bad, they just could be straighter, and I wonder if anyone out there would recommend to someone in my position to save their money and not bother with the year of invisalign? I know that everyone is amazingly supportive on this forum but I would appreciate it if you could tell me if you think it is only worth doing if you have a big problem with crooked teeth. 2. My dentist has told me that I shouldn't need attachments. Are these the same as buttons? Without attachments / buttons, are they seriously not noticeable enough for people to notice I am wearing them in meetings? Jude said in her post that the trays look weird and are just as noticeable as tradional braces - is this true even without attachments? 3. I've also been told I can get permanent retainers rather than wearing the trays. Does anyone else have these? Do they really work? Thanks very much for your help. This forum is great.
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Pricey102
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posted 08-14-2007 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by melanie07:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by sarahk:
[b] Yes - if you can back out now you should! I know I would save some time and money, and probabaly end up with better teeth if I had gone with ceramic braces.. invisalign with attachments is just as noticeable, only in a wierd 'What the hell is that in your mouth way?' and taking them out to eat is socially akward! I really wish someone had warned me!
Hi,1. To Jude / SarahK, or anyone who felt like them, I can appreciate the trays must take a couple of weeks to get used to so I am curious to know if it did get easier for you or if you still wish you had backed out when you had the chance? I have been considering having invisalign for 3 months now and have the first appointment, to get the moulds etc done, booked for next week. My teeth are not that bad, they just could be straighter, and I wonder if anyone out there would recommend to someone in my position to save their money and not bother with the year of invisalign? I know that everyone is amazingly supportive on this forum but I would appreciate it if you could tell me if you think it is only worth doing if you have a big problem with crooked teeth. 2. My dentist has told me that I shouldn't need attachments. Are these the same as buttons? Without attachments / buttons, are they seriously not noticeable enough for people to notice I am wearing them in meetings? Jude said in her post that the trays look weird and are just as noticeable as tradional braces - is this true even without attachments? 3. I've also been told I can get permanent retainers rather than wearing the trays. Does anyone else have these? Do they really work? Thanks very much for your help. This forum is great.[/B][/QUOTE] I am 30. And never had braces as a kid/teen. My teeth aren't that bad, but they have always bothered me. Fixing my teeth has been something I haven't to do for years and I finally made the decision to do it. I didn't even look into traditional braces. I so wasn't interested in them. I did the molds and got my trays and totally freaked out - backing out of doing it. 5 months later I tried it again and after that first inital shock and the first few days it is totally tolorable - and in the end will be worth it. I had my first set of trays with out buttons and now how 10 with my second and neither way are more or less noticable. The buttons are tooth colored. I have anywhere between a year and a year and a half and my teeth are not that bad to start off with - just some minor crowding. I would highly recommend it. Its a pain, but it should be. Your teeth are moving. As for retainers - I am going to have fixed retainers in the end (both upper and lower). My husband and sister have had theirs in since they were teens. They work just as well
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missy
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posted 08-16-2007 08:45 PM
TWO THINGS THAT WILL SAVE THE LIFE OF ANY INVISALIGN USER:1.) Listerine Breath Strips
2.) Ensure (Yes, the energy/health/diet drink) Listerine strips are great because they require no chewing (just melts on your tongue). You don't have to take your trays out for these! As you know, if you use Invisalign, after a while your mouth WILL feel gross! Listerine strips are a great way to freshen up and they also come in several flavors... The Ensure is great also. I was also told by my ortho to only drink water when the trays are in (Sorry, I require too much caffeine for that...) I have been able to drink coffee/tea, etc. with no problem. But what about when you are hungry AND thirsty at the same time and don't feel like taking out your trays??? That's where the Ensure comes in. It is great on long road/driving trips when you can't stop for a meal. My personal recommendation is the Chocolate favour (Vanilla is not so great and strawberry is just nasty!). Here are my Invisalign stats:
Age 29
Currently in 2nd month of Invisalign
Paid around $5100 USD for my treatment (After a small discount from my ortho for paying up front...) This is in Reno, NV, USA
Will have 18 trays on the top
Will have 6 trays on the bottom
That's around 9 months for treatment total
I have "buttons" (aka attachments, bumps, et.al) which were put on right away the day my trays came in
I am only in my 2nd month and I can see some small results already! The trays are tight when you first put them in, but it goes away sooner than you think. After 4-5 days you won't even be thinking about it and will be wanting your next see to see the results... I think I have finally gotten to the point where I can take the trays out without spitting like Mt. Vesuvius... Just begin at the side toward the back and work your way around... even with the buttons it WILL work, just keep at it. It DOES get easier as you go through your set. The trays do get gross after a while and are harder to keep clean after about a week or so (but then I am a little picky on the clean thing...) I brush my trays EVERY time I eat. If they get really gross, then use the cleaning crystals that the ortho gave you. They work if you use them right. But I also brush the trays often. Also, pour a tiny bit of listerine into the trays so it sits in there and does the antibacterial thing for a minute or so. Then pour it out (your Invisalign case is a great tool for doing all this). Conversely, I have tried rinsing while the trays are in with no problem. Use an antibacterial rinse. It will help. I have found that my top trays get yucky and the bottom ones really don't... I'm sure it's different for everyone. When I am done, I have been told that they will probably install a permanent retainer of some sort. I hope so... I don't want to have to wear a retainer tray for the rest of my life, YECHHHH! In closing, a few more things posted by previous posters that I can COMPLETELY relate to: 1.) I can relate to the guys that feels like he wants to pull his face off sometimes! (LOL!) 2.) If you eat and put your trays back in without cleaning them, you will only do it *ONCE* (Ewwwwwwww!) 3.) YES, dining out is a pain in the well, you know where... BUT... just think that it is not forever and that someday before you know it you will have these killer beautiful teeth and you will be able to smile beautifully at the people you are out to dinner with... (And don't forget to bring your case and toothbrush!)
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The Great Khali
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posted 08-22-2007 04:54 PM
Just got the call from the office today and my trays are in. Im getting them put on tomorrow. Hope everything goes well. I had questions about the whole breath issue..but you guys seem to clear it up with the listernine on the tongue. Im getting buttons put on so hopefully that helps out when getting them off. I'll have them on for 9 months.
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smithla
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posted 08-29-2007 08:19 PM
Was there a cost for your refinements. I have gone through one set of refinements and I am not 100% satisfied. My results are decent but there are a few things that I'd like tweeked my dentist has not offered up a second set of refinements and I am trying to figure out if it's an economics thing.
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malvarez
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posted 09-16-2007 10:05 AM
I just read about how important it is to wear the invisaligns for 20 hours a day in order to insure proper bone regeneration, etc..., read below...I am not an extremely disciplined person and don't wear mine the correct amount of time, but I will be changing that. I am currently under the halfway mark of my 1 year treatment and hopefully I haven't done too much damage. I will usually leave them out from breakfast til after lunch and somtimes longer (sometimes for 8 hours). I guess that isn't a good idea.
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yas
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posted 09-23-2007 10:27 AM
I am going on week two of my first set of aligners. It takes a bit of getting use to, but I think I made the right choice. Reading this forum has sure helped me a lot. I have a question though, is it normal to have a lot of extra saliva in your aligners when you take them out in the beginning?
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sonoran
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posted 09-25-2007 09:48 PM
I've seen a lot of posts about the 22 hour "rule". I am really curious how far people have pushed it and had good results. I imagine "compliance" is a highly relative term.Can anyone really keep these things in for a full 22 hours a day and live a normal life? I travel a lot for business and eat out a lot as well - 22 hours is impossible. Additionally, being male, I don't carry a purse with an aligner case, toothbrush, etc. Taking them out and putting them in at the restaurant just doesn't work. Any men out there that have the same problem?
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lilypad
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posted 09-25-2007 11:05 PM
I do the 22 hrs, I think it's important. One hr for morning coffee and breakfast.(i've learned to put an ice cube in the coffee). 30 min for lunch, 30 min for dinner. If i know i have slipped up, i leave the aligner in for an extra day.
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chris8796
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posted 09-26-2007 07:07 AM
The first 3 days of a new set of trays its 22+ hrs a day. I ease up with time, by the end of the 2 weeks I'm probably in the 18-20 hr range. I dont notice any difference in the fittings after the first 3-4 days.
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Teddy
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posted 09-27-2007 05:31 PM
I'm the same as Chris. When I get a new tray I wear them 22-23hrs per day, as much as possible. However there are certain situations where I just have to pop them out for an hour or two - in the second week I'm more likely to do this if I can't help it, and I probably slip to 20 hours a day the odd day (1 or 2 days maybe) of the second week.Of course I seriously guilt out about doing this! But, I'm starting Tray 7 tomorrow and still talk with a lisp occasionally for whatever reason (usually drinking water helps minimize lisp I find) so for client meetings/lunches I have no choice but to remove the trays - I just try to make it as short a time as possible and then get those babies back in asap!!!!
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sonoran
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posted 09-27-2007 09:14 PM
I am really good when at home - doing the "normal thing' with family and/or friends where I live.But - business is business. Business dinners can last 3-4 hours. If I happen to be traveling, then there's lunch - 1.5 hours. All this time WITHOUT the aligners in - and in all honesty, there is NO CHOICE. I really wish I had really evaluated this before starting, but here I am. I was just curious who else was really in the same shoes.
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Jon
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posted 09-28-2007 06:55 AM
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Originally posted by sonoran:
I am really good when at home - doing the "normal thing' with family and/or friends where I live.But - business is business. Business dinners can last 3-4 hours. If I happen to be traveling, then there's lunch - 1.5 hours. All this time WITHOUT the aligners in - and in all honesty, there is NO CHOICE. I really wish I had really evaluated this before starting, but here I am. I was just curious who else was really in the same shoes.
In my line of work I don't have to attend many business dinners or lunches. When I do, I normally just go to visit the restroom before eating to wash my hands and take out my aligners. Since I don't care a purse with the aligner case, I just wrap the trays in a paper towel and put them in my pocket. Orthos and others will advise this is a big no-no because it makes it easier for you to forget and throw them away. However, as soon as I'm finished eating, I just excuse myself and go back to the restroom, rinse my mouth out WELL, and pop the trays back in. As soon as your are able, brush your teeth. It's really not that bad when you think about it...just two quick trips to the restroom.
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Laura84
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posted 09-29-2007 11:11 PM
Hi everyone! I'm really glad I found this forum cuz I just started invisalign. It's my second night with the trays and I can't sleep. It's weird, last night was not so bad but now I can't seem to think about anything else! I'm trying to suck on some ice now to distract myself from the weird sensation and possibly to help numb my mouth. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to sleep better with the trays in.Thanks,
Laura
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smileygurl
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posted 10-03-2007 08:17 PM
See my new topic that I started about Invisalign versus Traditional Braces- have been in both one after the other so it's my first-hand experience...
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smileygurl
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posted 10-03-2007 08:46 PM
Ooops I forgot to attach the URL for my new topic (Invisalign versus Traditional Braces- my first-hand, and recent experiences with both including pros/cons of each)http://www.dentistry.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/001381.html
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MakeMStraight4Me
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posted 10-07-2007 06:16 PM
Hi Everybody! I am really happy I found this site. You have all been very helpful. I have not started yet and still learning about all that is involved. Reading your posts has definately helped that. I have a few CROWNS on some of my teeth. Do you know if that is a problem? Anyone have any experience with this? THANK YOU ALL and GOOD LUCK!!
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bracesat50
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posted 11-03-2007 05:20 PM
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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.
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bracesat50
Junior Member
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posted 11-03-2007 05:28 PM
Hi Pat,
I started Invisaligns 2 months ago. While they can be annoying at times, I've adjusted to them fine. They hurt a day or so after you start a new set, but it's OK after that, nothing that tylenol can't fix. After having them in for 5 hours, I tend to need a break...... or eat, whichever comes first. You need to be careful taking them out to eat. I have broken two sets because I've pulled on one side of my mouth (you'll find that it's easier to get them out from one side or the other). So try to put even pressure on when taking them out. I have a tool to do it, since I have acrylic nails and can't really use my fingers (I call it my "crowbar"). It works great though. Your teeth will shift, and it will be unconfortable sometimes, but you do get used to it. It's also kind of hard to talk with them in, but you get used to that too. No one warns you about that part! But even with the extra steps of brushing the trays and flossing more, it becomes second nature after a while. I hope you made the decision to get them.
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Relle
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posted 11-08-2007 05:22 PM
WOW!! I know it's been a while, but to see so many new people. This forum has GROWN!!
Anyway, just a HUGE update!
I am DONE with my trays. The bad news? My bite isn't "open" enough.. so, I am wearing a traditional plastic with the wire in front retainer that has a bite plate. It keeps my lower teeth from hitting my top teeth so my molars will super erupt and come together, while my jaw shifts slightly forward.
The molars have to move together about the width of a quarter (1/8 inch ish) while the jaw has to move forward about the same.
Worst part even still?..
The plastic on the roof of my mouth is thick where my front lower teeth touch. Sortof like having a big bite of peanut butter sandwich stuck to the roof of your mouth. I have to keep it in when I eat, sleep, talk.. everything.. The only time it comes out is to brush.,floss, and flouride rinse..
I talk like Sid the sloth from Ice Age. I am an Anatomy and Physiology instructor for Massage Students and have to lecture a LOT.. They had a REAL good laugh today. However, one of my students came up and said,that I sounded better and better as time went on. Now, If I could just figure out how to chew substantial food with my front teeth! I'll keep everyone posted as I go.. 4 month's to go. (I will be cheating on Thanksgiving and Christmas..Too much temptation not to nosh all day long)
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PaperSniper
Junior Member
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posted 11-13-2007 06:28 AM
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Originally posted by Pricey102:
I hate this dry pasty taste in my mouth. What do you guys do to prevent it.
Try Biotene mouthwash. It's alcohol free and seems to work very well for me. I tend to have dry mouth anyway, which is worse now with Invisalign.
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gingerbreadann
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posted 11-16-2007 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by captainpikachu:
Is anyone else experiencing receding gums while using Invisalign? I had high exterior gums on my molars to begin with, but since starting my treatment about 5 weeks ago, my gums have receded even higher on my teeth. I'm paranoid that the fronts are now higher too! They probably are, but I can't be sure.I want straight teeth, so I'm willing to suck it up, but it's unfortunate that this is the necessary side effect in my case to get there.
My gums don't hurt and my dentist doesn't think my gums are receding. But my teeth look longer!! Is anyone else experiencing this? Is this permenant?
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gingerbreadann
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posted 11-16-2007 01:37 PM
I had just started using invisalign for 1 week and it looks like my gums are receding! My gums don't hurt though. My dentist doesn't believe me, but my teeth look longer!! Is anyone else experiencing this?
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RobertJ
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posted 11-18-2007 06:38 PM
I just got my aligners in 10 days ago and my gums hurt and can see that my aligners are pushing my gums back. When I take them off, I can see a an indentation on my gums where the aligners were located. I've been traveling for business since I got them and will be going to my dentist tomorrow to find out what's up. I also have experienced sores in my mouth due to the aligners where my tongue rubs against the aligners and where the aligners are touching behind my front teeth. My teeth don't hurt, but everything else in my mouth does.
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