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Brad Lockhart, DDS
Tustin Cosmetic Dentist
Tustin, CA |
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91% of Tustin reviewers said Invisalign was worth it
“My Journey to the World of...”
I was always unhappy the way my teeth looked, I have overbite, multiple gaps, already got a bridge and not to mention the root canals. I am 40 years old and I did not really want to have the train track so I got very excited when my dentist told me I could still have my teeth fixed with Invisalign. Today is my 4th day of wearing the trays. It was very hard for me to take the trays off! I... more
“Unexpected. Not Invisible - Alhambra, CA”
I thought it was suppose to be basically invisible. It's not! During consultation, I was under the impression that it will be very easy and people won't even notice it. I thought they will be like retainers. But boy was I in for surprise! I ended up with 14 attachments and 4 bottoms. All very visible. I was told my speech impediment will go away. It's been 4 months and it's still hard for me... more
“Week 1: Invisalign - Hacienda...”
I wouldn't say I had a bad case but there were a couple of teeth (upper) that were pushed in pretty bad and made me self conscious about smiling to my fullest. So I opted to get my wisdom teeth pulled (which was recommended for invisalign) and started my treatment yesterday 7/18/12. I was worried at first because I had read horror stories about the pain and overall experience, but fortunately... more
I am 21 and a full time university student. The majority of my life, for as long as I can remember I always hated me teeth. I would always try to get my dentist to tell my parents I needed braces but because my dentist didn't do anything unless it was necessary to try to save his patients money I never got the perfect smile I always dreamed of. I have a crowed, crooked, slanted bottom set of... more
“Journey Into My Wonderland......”
I'm almost 40 years old, and I've always been very self conscious of my teeth and never show them when I smile. When my dentist told me that she wanted to help me I almost wanted to cry. She knew I didn't have a lot of money but I saved up enough in a year for a down payment. My insurance covered a portion of it and she is allowing me to make payments to her each month. I'm... more
“Love the Results! - Irvine, CA”
I am 25 and work with people, so getting braces was definitely not an option. My teeth were not too bad, some minor crowding and quite pronounced top canines. I wanted to get Invisalign for the longest time and when finally I had my finances all lined up, I did! After I saw my clincheck, I must admit I was quite disappointed... Mainly because I expected Invisalign to straighten ALL of the... more
“Loving It - Newport Beach, CA”
I did invisalign for a few different reasons... One being that as a kid I didn't wear those horrid cheap plastic retainers they give you after braces. Two because my friend had just completed her treatment and her teeth looked fabulous! Three because I was on a weight loss make myself look better routine and that included my teeth. I was worried that since I didn't like the plastic... more
“Another Newbie to Invisalign”
Today my first trays were "installed". I knew about the attachments and although i agree they are unattractive, it is logical that they are there. so far no major problems, but its only been 12 hours. i plan to post some in process photos. i have severe bottom crowding , some top crowding and a very narrow bite. i found the ortho online and he is an elite provider and says he does... more
“Invisalign Gave Me a Beautiful Smile...”
I go into more depth in the video, but my experience with Invisalign was terrific. I wanted my bottom teeth straightened out in time for my wedding. The experience was much faster than I expected (six months), easy, simple, and relatively painless - esp when you think about the ordeal of brace. more
“LOVED IT - Invisalign Works for Me!...”
I had a great experience with Invisalign. There was some discomfort, but not painful. The change was amazing. I am very happy with the straight teeth. more
“Invisalign Clear Aligners - Fontana, CA”
I went through braces before when I was a kid... didn't want to go through the process again. Fortunately, there is a new way of straightening my teeth called Invisalign. Basically, a bunch of clear plastic trays that you can wear and remove them if needed. So far, I am very happy with the progress and the treatment that I receive at Summit Orthodontics. They take good care of me and... more
“Would Do It Again In A Heartbeat! -...”
Very happy overall! I've had some bite and TMJ/jaw problems for a long time, and my dentist thought that straightening my teeth would help (I've been with this dentist for 3 years now). After waiting a year to decide, and not being pressured at all by my dentist, I went ahead and had the impressions done and got my first set of aligners. My dentist and his office were fantastic! My... more
I am almost done with my 19 sets and about to go see if i need refinements but so far i love how my teeth look. i had really crooked bottom teeth and rotated molars and all in all they look beautiful and this is way easier then braces so i recommend this to everyone. I do have to say Placing the sets in at night takes most of the first few hours of pain away. more
“Retainer Will Cost You $1,200/Year”
So I went through 18 months wearing invisalign trays and the treatment worked very well to straighten my teeth. But I was very disappointed to learn from the dentist that I would need to replace the retainer trays about every four months at a whopping cost of $400 per tray. I felt like ringing his neck. He should have informed me of this cost when I asked him to outline the costs for me before... more
“Invisalign is Great for Mild Cases -...”
I had Invisalign on for only one year and it did make a dramatic change on my teeth. I'm now a lot more confident to smile. My upper teeth was pretty much ok except for the one right front teeth kicking out too much. It was almost 70% overlap with one next to it. My lower teeth was a mess. It was crooked so bad but because it was hidden lower so ppl didn't see it more obvious than the... more
“So Far So Good, Tray 5 of 17........”
I am 38 with two teenagers, who said they would laugh at me an adult with Braces... Mom don"t do it! ... I call that Kid pressure... I am on tray 5 of 17, my only issue is my lips are constantly dry, both inside and out. Sometimes a little discomfort, but over all so far so good. Was it worth it?... hummm My treatment was completed in 9 months. I would say for the time I had to... more
“Almost Half Way Through Invisalign”
I'm on my 6th tray out of 15 and can see a noticeable difference. I have 10 buttons and I haven't had any real pain or discomfort.Seen alot of people on here complaining... but..I'm a VERY happy patient and can't wait to see the results. My dentist even threw in a Zoom whitening when I'm all done. more
“Just Got Aligners.. a Bit Nervous...”
So I just got my aligners yesterday. Total time of aligners is 24 hours now. I am a bit nervous after reading several horror stories here. First, I'm not afraid of the pain and discomfort. I have discomfort right now.. really just annoying more than anything. The most pain is coming from removing the bottom bracket! It feels like I am pulling my teeth out! The top remove just fine with... more
“Totally Worth It for Bad Crowding”
I had a bad case of teeth crowding. I had three teeth removed to make space and that was the most painful part of the whole process.When i put new trays in, it hurts for one to three days (today it is one of those days), especially when I have to put back the trays after eating. Ibuprofen really helps with the pain. Even Advil it's enough sometimes. In some cases the change was almost pain... more
“Invisalign is in Good Progress”
I used to have braces when I was a kid, but there has been some relapse. Now that i am in college, I was reluctant to go through braces again. Invisalign is a good practical solution for me. As a out of state student, the scheduling works well too. So far so good. more
I had braces as a child and took them off to soon. My teeth moved back. While taking my children to the ortho I decided I wanted to correct my own teeth. I didn't want to wear braces. Invisalign has been great. I have a total of 20 trays to wear, I am on tray 11 right now. I can't believe how much my teeth have moved. They are very easy to use. The only downside is when your out and... more
I just started them today, and I don't know how i feel about them yet! My teeth do hurt a lot, and I have a headache! What i don't like about them is that i have 9 attachments ( I didn't even think my teeth were that bad. Today when i took them out for the first time, one of the attachments came off... Is this a bad sign??? also, do you have to take them off when you have a drink too?... more
“Don't Go to a Dentist for...”
I am 90% through my treatment and couldn't be happier. I did a lot of research prior to picking my Invisalign othodontist doctor and here is what I learned. First, it is very important to go to an orthodontist and NOT a dentist. Dentist's take a one-day course and are certified to use the product while orthodontists go through an extra 3 years of training in moving teeth after dental... more
“Great Results but Glad It is Almost over”
I started with 14 uppers and 10 lowers. After this I needed 5 more uppers. I am now completing the final 90 days with the retainers to complete the bone building process. It is really important to wear each liner at least 21 hours per day without fail! If any of your liners do not fit perfectly, continue to use the previous liner(s) until you can get to your dentist to determine the cause... more
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Average cost in US: $4,750
Average cost in Tustin: $4,475