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Trisha
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posted 08-11-2005 03:48 PM
Peggy, what is this wax you are speaking of? I am having a hell of a time with the edge of these rubbing against the inside of my mouth. I plan to try the filing tonite but I was just thinking how the edges should be coated with wax or rubber or something comfortable!
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Originally posted by Peggy:
Hi everyone,
I am just beginning week 3 of my treatment--still on first aligners--3 weeks on, change, then 3 more weeks, etc. I have 54 top sets and 42 bottom sets so a ways to go, but I am going to hang in there and do what my ortho tells me. As far as the tongue irritation, my whole first week was bad for that-- all along the sides of my tongue were really raw and sore, but today, I can't even notice that. I still have some rubbing along the front inside lower lip, but my ortho gave me some wax to use and it works great. It seems that the aligners tend to "soften" up after the first week, so don't worry--the sore tongue will clear up. For cleaning, I basically brush my aligners after removing and before I put them in with regular toothpaste. That has been working just fine and remember, you will be switching out your aligners every 2-3 weeks anyway, so I would not recommend any chemical soaks, etc. My ortho even said not to use the denture soaks, etc. Besides, since you are supposed be wearing these at least 22 hours a day except for eating, there really no time to be soaking them. I have 8 buttons on my teeth--2 each side top and bottom--and more to come. These are very important in not only keeping the aligner in place but helping to turn certain key teeth that need to move to anchor the others down the road. I have lost 2 of my buttons, but no big deal--I just drop by my ortho and they are happy to replace them. They tend to fall off my crown teeth and they need to use a special adhesive for those attachments. I am really looking forward to moving on to my 2nd aligners on Wednesday--probably will have another "break-in" period, but like everyone says--each day/week is a step closer to that beautiful smile we are all hoping for and I have waited 48 years to do this for myself. Good luck to everyone and "talk" to you soon...
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Invisalign is awesome!!
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posted 08-12-2005 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by ncjen:
My teeth are very crooked and crowded. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me if Invisalign will work for me or will I have to go with traditional ones??
Yes, it's amazing. We've treated hundreds of our patients. I work at a dentist's office outside of DC. We charge 4,500. Dentists are always less expensive than orthodontists because orthodontists make the patient incur the lab cost.
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movement
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posted 08-12-2005 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by pat:
first the back teeth need to move then the front or other areas. Certain movements have to take place first so other teeth have room to move into those places or so space can be created.
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nysalesperson
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posted 08-12-2005 08:12 PM
I have a question for any dentists or orthos that may read this (or for anyone else who may know the answer). I am on tray 12 (out of 23 for the bottom and 37 for the top) and I have had them since March 05. When I first started the treatment, I did wear the invisaligners 22 hours a day, but I have gotten very bad with them (I know, I know, they are expensive). I always wear them to bed every night, and I probably average about 14 hours per day. I don't wear them as often during the day, because I am in sales, and even though I have had them for a while, they still cause me to lisp. Moreso the top ones than the bottem, hence I wear the bottom ones about 18-20 hours a day, and the top ones 12-14. I did have the metal braces for almost 4 years when I was younger (although they obviously did not completely correct the problems with my crowding and overbite). I go to the dentist to get my teeth "shaved down" every month, and he said my teeth are moving along fine, although I never mention the amount of time I wear them for. Is is possible that everything will be ok if I continue to wear them the amount of hours I currently wear them for? Have you ever heard of this happening? Just wondering, because I don't want to ruin my treatment.
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Marc110
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posted 08-13-2005 07:00 PM
Tricia,
You can buy dental wax at any drugstore. It works very well and I think it's better than trying to file. I think the wax is sold primarily for regular braces, but I've been using it for weeks and it's been great.I'm on the 7th set of aligners and everything is going well. By the way, I asked my ortho about speeding up the process, and I was told that if you try to move teeth/bone too fast, that the bone would begin to "fight" harder to stay in place, almost like a defense mechanism to protect the bone from damage. Eventually the teeth will just refuse to give or take even longer to move. Thought that was interesting.
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ChristyAnn
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posted 08-15-2005 10:41 AM
Hey, can anyone recommend a good dr in southern Cali? I live in San Pedro (close to Torrance, Long Beach for those unfamiliar) and am very interested in getting invisalign braces. I found this forum and you all seem very helpful. If anyone has any recommendations that would be great. Thanks!
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sDG
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posted 08-16-2005 11:04 AM
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advance
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posted 08-17-2005 11:10 AM
I want to advance my treatment. Instead of waiting two weeks per tray, I want to do it in one week.I have noticed that my teeth adjust rather quickly, and by day 4-5, the tray is easy to insert/remove, and my teeth do not hurt or anything.
However, my dentist is relatively new to using this technology, and she seems to be quoting the invisalign manual and is strictly following the standard methodology and won't let me advance treatment.
As with wire braces, shouldn't time adjustments be made based on tooth movement PER PATIENT??
My good friend is a dental hygienist, and he had access to all of his trays when he did the treatment. he finished his treatment in less than 6 months when it was projected over a year. What is up with that?
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kimbob58
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posted 08-17-2005 02:54 PM
This question has been asked and answered several times on this board already. You may want to skim through pages 6 and 7 under the header Invisalign Braces for more on the subject. Here's a quote from Julien Chen, DDS, who contributes to this forum occaisionally. "Yes, it would be bad to change your aligners earlier than recommended. This is because bone can only grow/recontour so fast. Once you exceed that rate of growth, you will end up losing bone.
If your teeth are moved too fast, you will likely experience generalized, moderate bone loss throughout your mouth AS WELL as root resorption, making the roots of your teeth unnecessarily shorter. Short roots + bone loss = extremely very bad combination. Short of immaculate home oral hygiene and a strict schedule of regular cleanings and exam, you may experience premature loss of teeth at an earlier age. In essence, you'll be shooting yourself in the foot. I'm assuming that you're undergoing orthodontic treatment to have straighter teeth for a more cosmetic smile, correct? Well, what good will all this do if you increase the chance of them to falling out in the future? My advice to you is for you to be as patient as possible. One of the benefits of Invisalign is that they are already near-invisible to the untrained eyes. Don't subject yourself to unnecessary risks by not following the recommended timeline." Back to me now - I know it's too late for you, but I can't help but want to say this to others who may be considering Invisalign. GO TO AN ORTHODONTIST! Dentists are not trained in orthodontia and, should you run into problems or need traditional braces to finish your treatment, the dentist will not be able to handle this and you'll end up paying additional fees to an ortho anyway. I'm also concerned that your dental hygienist friend has taken such a chance with his teeth/bones by cutting his treatment in half. Please consult with an orthodontist before altering your treatment in any way.
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jenny
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posted 08-17-2005 05:36 PM
my dentist gave me wax for this problem and it works. My tongue is no longer raw and with pain from constant rubbing
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Joanna
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posted 08-19-2005 01:34 PM
I absolutely HATE my "buttons"...I think they are horrible and i actually argued with my ortho about putting them on the 4 front teeth. I argued with her because she NEVER once mentioned anything about them before I got my invisalign (which, other than the buttons have been great. i've had them a week now)--she told me that I would have to pay $125 to get new aligners made without the button squares. no biggie. I guess my problem with them is that I am a teacher, work with kids, and was doing all this to be discreet about wearing braces. I didnt want these rectangles sticking out for people to notice.
the only annoying part is eating, really. my teeth never feel clean, and I am now neurotic about food getting stuck in my stinkin buttons. it really is annoying! they also feel like sandpaper. if i wanted something bonded to my teeth, i would have opted for traditional braces. i DO understand what they're purpose is, but I think i should have been informed that they would be on every single tooth (upper).
i, too, wonder about how long they will actually stay on throughout the course of the treatment. my wedding is planned for VERy shortly after these things are supposed to come off, and i REFUSE for them to be in my wedding pictures!
really, the only other problem that i have had with my invisalign is working out with them in. i have a REALLY dry mouth and drink a lot more. other than that, everything is great!
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Originally posted by Nikki81480:
I just got my buttons on today and I'm not really a big fan of them. It could be much worse I'm sure and they probably aren't as noticeable as I think they are but I still don't like them. Can anyone tell me if they had to have the buttons for the full course of treatment or do you get rid of the buttons earlier than that. I have a total of 38 aligners (top teeth only) and the buttons started at aligner 3. Will it go all the way to aligner 38. Also, for anyone who has had them and they are now off - do your teeth look all right? Are there any markings to show that there was something there stuck to your teeth? On another note, in regards to the people who are wondering about how to clean the aligners, I brush mine with a regular toothbrush and toothpaste whenever I take them out to eat and then once a day or once every 2 days, I use efferdent denture cleaner and I think it works great.
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Amanda
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posted 08-19-2005 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by Elle:
I just got my first set of trays today. I'm having difficulty removing my trays, but other than that, no tongue or throat irritation. I do hope tray removal gets much easier--it took me about 5 minutes to remove my lower aligner I do have some concerns and would like to know if anyone else has had similar experiences: 1. I had to have a couple of teeth "shaved" today. I speficially asked, "how much "shaving" would be done on my teeth? A millimeter?" The response was "oh no, not that much". When I got home this evening, I took out my aligners and took a look at my shaved teeth. I was surprised to find that one of the shaved teeth has a completely different shape and is definitely more than a mm. I was so upset, because it looks horrible. Not only does it look bad, it's sharp and rough. My teeth aren't terribly crooked and I would be just fine not fixing them if this is what I have to look forward to (I have quite a few teeth that are going to need shaving in future appointments). I understand that this step is necessary in my case to make room for the teeth, but I was NEVER under the impression that this meant the shape of the tooth was going to completely change. 2. Has anyone experienced any sensitivity after having buttons put on. I was brushing my teeth this afternoon with regular toothpaste (not whitening) and my upper back tooth where a button was put on is extremely sensitive. I've never had this problem before until today. It feels like the enamel was stripped off. This is just as painful, if not more so, than removing my bottom tray.
Yes! I experienced some very severe sensitivity with one of my teeth that has a button. I'm just finishing up my first set of trays (15 upper, 7 lower), and I have 4 buttons on my lower teeth. One of those teeth was so sensitive I could barely brush it for several days! It's been almost two weeks now, and I'm happy to say that the tooth is almost back to normal. I still get a twinge here and there, but nothing too bad. Like you, it felt like I lost a lot of enamel or something when my dentist filed the tooth. But it's better now. Hang in there.
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dawson
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posted 08-20-2005 01:39 AM
Are invisaligns for children(12 and over)I was just wondering because my daughter wants braces, but she doesn't want them to be shown, unlike invisaligns you can't seeem to see them as much?
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peggy
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posted 08-21-2005 11:57 AM
Trisha,
The wax I refer to can be purchased in any drug store (Target and Walmart also carry it), although you can ask your orthodontist for some so it will be free. One container lasts me quite awhile and basically you just pinch off a small amount depending on the area you need to fill in. Since mine irritation is mostly along the lower inside teeth area, I just roll the little pinch of wax into a long thin roll and place it along the edge of the aligner and push it up between the edge of it and my gumline. This helps to fill the rough edge and makes wearing the aligner much more comfortable. If you are careful, you can take the wax off each time you remove your aligners and save it for when you put them back on. My ortho says not to file the aligner at all as you may break or crack it and that is a fairly expensive cost to remake that particular aligner, plus you have to take a step back in treatment to the previous aligner while you wait on the replacement. So--lesson is--always save your previous set of aligners for unexpected dental work or accidents along the way.
Good luck Tricia--I am learning to be a very patient person in this process and look forward to my reward at the end--a beautiful smile with straighter teeth at last.Dawson,
Invisalign is not recommended for children under the age of 17 as bones are still growing and maturing. Any changes made with Invisalign in these ages of patients will more than likely revert back after treatment due to further bone growth and development. Traditional braces are better for younger patients.
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Rosanna
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posted 08-22-2005 01:46 PM
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Originally posted by Eric:
Yah, it may be that the the dentist put them on incorrectly, since he was training someone on invisalign and she was the one that actually attached the 'buttons', not my normal orthodontist.Now that it's my second day, the tray's are much easier and less painful to remove, so that nice. One new development though is my tounge is constantly rubbing against the bottom edge of the bottom tray, and making my tounge feel really raw. Anyone else having this problem? (its rubbing against the back of the front teeth, not the sides which i've been told is normal)
Yes I had that - bleeding on the side of my tongue at the back. I was given a nail file to file off any hard edges which worked, but what I did not wear the bottom tray until my tongue healed up. This was about a day. Was just too painful to talk so needed time off! I also took the aligner into the orthodonist for them to file down properly. Since then no probs. Am prone to mouth ulcers so have been worried about chaffing/rubbing and ulcers. Am just going to file down all the ridges prior to putting new aligners in my mouth. I work in recruitment so have to do a lot of talking - on phone and face to face. I leave them in for phone calls but take them out for some face-to-face meetings. Have a very, very slight lisp anyway so my first week was very hard, I sounded awful!! now I have improved...it took longer than I was told (my orthodontist told me speech would get better in 2 days) but its taken me nearly two weeks to get used to it. This was my worst "issue" about invisalign but think I ave worked through that now.
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nysalesrep
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posted 08-24-2005 08:55 AM
Referring to my earlier question, does no one have any information not about cutting down treatment time, but not wearing the invisaligners for 22 hours a day? I wear each aligner for the full 2 weeks, but I sometimes leave them out longer than advised by Invisalign and my dentist. Can this do serious harm?
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Rosanna
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posted 08-24-2005 12:56 PM
Does any one have any knowledge/feedback on using Invisalign BEFORE your wisdom teeth have come out?I am 25, just started using Invisalign and wisdom teeth are still very dormant! X-Rays show they are all there, quite a few millimetres underneath the gum. My concern is that I am using Invisalign for over-crowding both top and bottom...and worse nightmare during or after treatment is that my wisdoms start to come through!!!! Not even my Ortho would be able to predict this. Just concerned all this money and time spent may be ruined if they come through causing my future straight teeth to go back to where they were!! Would they need to come out if this was the case...heard this is horrible. Anyone in the same situation?
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Nicole
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posted 08-24-2005 03:29 PM
I don't really have experience with this but it would just seem to me that it would have been easier just to have your wisdom teeth removed before doing the invisalign. If you already have crowding, it's going to really complicate things with those wisdom teeth coming in. But I'm not an expert on this stuff at all and wasn't in this situation myself. However, in regards to having your wisdom teeth out, I had mine out in my late teens. They weren't coming through yet and weren't even bothering me. But I had crowding and I knew that if and when they started to come through it was going to be a real pain (in more ways than one). There was definitely no room for them whatsoever. So I actually just asked to have them taken out. My doctors never brought it up but I asked and they didn't see a problem with it. I had all four of mine taken out at once which from what I gather, most people don't do and I didn't think it was that bad. Sure it's not a picnic in the park and I did have bruising and swelling but all in all, I've experienced much worse.
If it were possible and if I were you - I'd just have them taken out but since you already have your aligners made, I don't know how that would work out. I imagine you might need to have new aligners made and I'm not sure how that would cost you or whatnot. I guess my only real advice would be to see if having your wisdom teeth out right now is even an option now that you've already started with the invisalign. If it can be done and an oral surgeon says he doesn't see a problem with doing it - just go for it. It will save you alot of aggravation when you're older and you'll never have to worry about the day they might start coming through and possibly having to have them out later on in life.
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Originally posted by Rosanna:
Does any one have any knowledge/feedback on using Invisalign BEFORE your wisdom teeth have come out?I am 25, just started using Invisalign and wisdom teeth are still very dormant! X-Rays show they are all there, quite a few millimetres underneath the gum. My concern is that I am using Invisalign for over-crowding both top and bottom...and worse nightmare during or after treatment is that my wisdoms start to come through!!!! Not even my Ortho would be able to predict this. Just concerned all this money and time spent may be ruined if they come through causing my future straight teeth to go back to where they were!! Would they need to come out if this was the case...heard this is horrible. Anyone in the same situation?
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Rosanna
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posted 08-24-2005 04:50 PM
Thank you so much Nicole, your feedback really helped me out there. My Orthodonist knows that my wisdoms are still in, but we didn't even discuss this likelyhood of them coming through, or that is would ever be an issue. Wisdom teeth in my family have tended to come out very late in life - 30's - 40's. I think in the event of them starting to come through, I'll have them out for sure. I will discuss this with my orthodontist on my next visit and will let you know.
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dana
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posted 08-25-2005 01:45 AM
hi cinnalily, where do you get invisalign done in vancouver? And do you know if its possible to just have one jaw done? 6200 is steep!
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Rosanna
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posted 08-25-2005 12:10 PM
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Originally posted by dana:
hi cinnalily, where do you get invisalign done in vancouver? And do you know if its possible to just have one jaw done? 6200 is steep!
I live in Vancouver and go to Dr. Lo who is situated Downtown. Website is: www.franklosmile.com
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Gen
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posted 08-25-2005 01:31 PM
I just had mine put in 2 days ago. At first, it wasn't so bad, but within a few hours it started to get sore and the pressure against my teeth made me want to grab them out and throw them against a wall. The feeling is like a glob of slime permanently stuck against your teeth. And theres also a tingling feeling that won't go away. I guess its from the teeth moving into alignment. Anywho, I'm still starting to get used to them. It gets the worst at work, because I get so bored that all I can do is think about them. I'm sticking to them, hopefully the soreness and tingling will go away.
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Nicole
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posted 08-25-2005 02:00 PM
Rosanna, Thanks for the update. I look forward to hearing what the ortho says. If he knows the wisdom teeth are there and wasn't concerned I'm sure it's nothing to really worry about and you can then just have them out later on in life if need be. Feel free to e-mail me anytime (nikki81480@aol.com) with any questions or just to share experiences. I'm 25 as well so I know exactly what you're going through. Anyway, good luck! quote:
Originally posted by Rosanna:
Thank you so much Nicole, your feedback really helped me out there. My Orthodonist knows that my wisdoms are still in, but we didn't even discuss this likelyhood of them coming through, or that is would ever be an issue. Wisdom teeth in my family have tended to come out very late in life - 30's - 40's. I think in the event of them starting to come through, I'll have them out for sure. I will discuss this with my orthodontist on my next visit and will let you know.
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Rosanna
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posted 08-26-2005 12:19 PM
Thanks again, Nicole - always good to have the support and shared experiences! so glad I found this forum as I thought I had to go through this all on my own.
Everyone I know has straight teeth or had braces in their teens, it was a huge descion for me to have them done at 25, but I have made the right one. I know am not old in the scale of things, but am in a client/customer facing job. Only a small handful of family/friends know about me wearing them!
Invisalign is not all bad and after feeling of pressure and soreness (no horrendous pain as others describe) on day 1-2, its a case of getting used to them. Nobody at work has said anything as I think you cannot tell they are on unless really close - or maybe they're being polite!
I find the less I take them out, the better it is and the more you adapt.
Will let you know how it goes re: wisdom advice from Ortho. Good luck yourself!
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Stephanie
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posted 08-26-2005 07:39 PM
My treatment will be 18-24 months and it's a $5000 flat rate for everything: molding, the trays, the follow-up visits, and retainer.
I'm located in New Orleans, so that might make a difference?[/B][/QUOTE]I live in the New Orleans area also. Would you mind telling me which orthodontist you go to? I was recently quoted 8,000 from my orthodontist, and would be interested in looking into some other options.
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Jamie
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posted 08-28-2005 12:51 AM
Hello from Kansas City. I'm 31 and have had my Invisalign for about two months now. During the first few days, I wondered what I had gotten myself into. The aligners are very hard to remove those first few days...but after that, you figure out which way works best for you to remove them and your teeth become less sensitive. As others have said, there will be discomfort every few days after putting in a new aligner. But as one post suggested, putting them in at night and popping some Ibuprofen, then sleeping is a great idea!I like to think of the "discomfort" of wearing a new aligner for the first few days by comparing it to the way your body feels after a good workout at the gym. You know that good things are going on so it's a "good pain". As far as inconvenience, I think the fact that you would be considering Invisalign says enough about how badly you want straight teeth. For me, knowing I'll eventually have straight teeth makes me brush/floss/and wear em. A trick I've found (others may have already said it)is in reference to the rough edges that are sometimes found on new aligners. The last bottom aligner had a rough edge on the inside and cut up my tongue. Finally, I used a fingernail file to file it down ever so slightly...and like magic, the sharp edge went away. It didn't compromise the aligner but just made the edge smoother. Bottom line, for now I'm happy with my Invisalign. It becomes a way of life after a while...and if you're not wearing them it's like driving a car without your seatbelt on...something feels wrong.  I like the board...and have gotten many good ideas from it (i.e. putting new aligners in before bed)...I'm glad the rest of you are around to share! Jamie
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alien2000
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posted 08-28-2005 01:13 PM
I started invisalign a month ago. I did not go to an orthodontist but is using my general dentist. After reading the board, I am worried if that is a good choice. Is it your doctor who decides the on the complete treatment plan or is Invisalign techs/doctors are involved as well?
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pharmgirl
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posted 08-29-2005 02:50 PM
I went to an ortho that tried to talk me into traditional braces, and said Invis. wasn't "right" for me. I am 34 and think regular braces look ridiculous on adults. Also, I am in face to face sales. I found a regular dentist (in Kansas City, too!) and she said I was a perfect candidate! ($4500)Four weeks in and so far, so good. I lost a button 2 weeks ago and didn't know it was a big deal, so I'm waiting until my appt. this week to worry about it. Opps. Dry mouth is an issue for me too. Worse after waking up and after a workout. Also, I find myself "biting" them all the time which leads to jaw tension. It's subconcious, so I've been doing it awhile before I catch myself. Anyone else do this? I wish I could quit it! If you have a Dremel tool, use the little pointed sandpaper attachment to get those rough edges off. Works like a charm! My bottoms have a funny angle (due to a really crooked tooth) that doesn't allow a nail file in there. Thanks for the Sonicare tip. I'll try that since the icky film in the AM and the end of the day is grossing me out!
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Guadalupe
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posted 08-29-2005 06:14 PM
I am getting consultation with a few dentists before making the final call, but the first one so far has a flat rate of $5000 (plus $800 for a cosmetic extra at the end)
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Originally posted by micky:
I got my quote on Invisalign last month. It's $6700 for both my upper and bottom teeth. The treatment will be 12 months. Is it a normal price? I am wondering how much you guys spend on it? Wait for your reponse. Thanks.
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ROBINCT
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posted 08-29-2005 08:50 PM
Hello fellow Invisaligners!
I am currently on tray 5 out of 37 for my lower teeth. I have not received my upper trays, but will shortly. I got quite used to the lowers, but feel a little anxious about receving the uppers, as they may impede my speech. Does anybody have any "tricks" they can pass along to help minimize impaired speech?
Like many of you, I always put new trays on overnight and feel it helps me transition from tray to tray. This current tray caused the most discomfort, as it moved some very large and crooked teeth. I find the whole process facinating. Already I have had some significant changes and look forward to my continued progress. I like the analogy one person made comparing a new tray to a good workout. The perceived pain is a "good" pain, in that you know something is changing. All in all, I have NO complaints about the process and hope receiving the top tray will be as effortless as the bottoms.
We're all one day closer to a beautiful, healthy smile!
Smiles to all!
ROB in Connecticut
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deborah
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posted 08-29-2005 09:40 PM
I am on my 3rd week of invisaligns and I love them! Yes...it takes 2-3 days to get used to them but my orthodontist is amazing so he molded me right and I am set! They are not hard to get back in after eating....noone knows they are in!!!! Love them and it is not hard to follow the routine!
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Nikki81480
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posted 08-30-2005 09:19 AM
I agree. I'm on my fifth set of 38 aligners (upper teeth only) and at this point it doesn't really bother me at all. Yes it is a pain with the whole brushing after eating thing but it's really not that bad and it stops me from snacking all day. I have no problem getting them in or out (it is a little more painful the first couple of days after starting a new set though) and I can already definitely see that my teeth are moving. I do have buttons on my teeth but even with those, people still can't tell I'm wearing something. All in all if things keep progressing the way they are - I'm pretty happy. quote:
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I am on my 3rd week of invisaligns and I love them! Yes...it takes 2-3 days to get used to them but my orthodontist is amazing so he molded me right and I am set! They are not hard to get back in after eating....noone knows they are in!!!! Love them and it is not hard to follow the routine!
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jennifer
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posted 08-30-2005 12:38 PM
im glad i found this site. i went about a month ago to my free consulation. it took forever to actually find someone that really had a free consulation (no records fees, this, that, or the other). he said i was a candidate. i live in atlanta, ga and got quoted for $5400 for 12 months. however, they told me i was on the border of being able to wear the new invisalign seven. which is supposed to only take 7-9 months and cost less. she said that they wouldnt know which one i would be able to do until a couple of months after contact with invisalign. hope its the seven because she said it would be about 2000 less!!! so only $3400 would be great. oddly enough i was told even with the seven it would still take me about 12 months?? well whatever, if its cheaper! my insurance pays a lifetime of $1000. if i dont get the cheaper one my downpayment would be $2000 with monthly payments of $283! they have a descent financing plan available there as well.
i just completed the very expensive task of 2 root canals 2 crowns and 4 fillings they told me i had to have before i could get started. im ready to go!!
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Janet
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posted 08-30-2005 02:33 PM
Hey, phargirl. I have the same problem with unconsciously clenching my jaw. I usually do it while I'm sleeping, the first few days after I start a new set of aligners. I don't know why, but it stops after a few days.
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deborah
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posted 08-30-2005 06:25 PM
I tend to clench myself but am consious of it and trying not too. My cost for 44 weeks was $4200 for everything...prob just a bit different State to State.
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