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Great Invisalign Experience so far!

  • posted 7 months ago
  • updated 1 month ago
  • Tray 1
  • Tray 13
  • Tray 17
  • Tray 18
  • Tray 19,
  • Tray 20

I started Invisalign in early September. I quickly...

  • 23 Nov 2012

I started Invisalign in early September. I quickly adjusted although all the tooth brushing gets old really fast. But I have had very little pain and I imagine that Invisalign is superior to wire braces. I can already see progress and I am very excited. Love my dentist and the whole experience. By the way, I am 54 years old and have wanted to straighten my teeth my whole life. I am so happy to be finally doing it!

Tray 19 (beginning)

  • 25 Apr 2013
Tray 19 (beginning)

Tray 20

  • 17 May 2013
Not too much going on with the last two trays. It seems like I will have a few that really move my teeth, then nothing for a few trays. It's nice to be on 20 of 28!

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My Doctor: Gurit Randhawa

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I met him at a community festival (he had a booth) and I asked him if I would need to have teeth extracted to get invisalign since I have pretty crowded teeth. He said no, I would not need to have any extractions. I checked out his website and internet ratings and went for it. He is an orthodontist and does a lot of Invisalign. I also like that he treats a lot of adults.

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Great progress! Glad you had a good experience with your provider. It's really nice to have a Dr. that understands your concerns and knows how to treat adult cases.
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Victoriajv, It seems that I went through the same as you. I'd have a tray that didn't seem to move my teeth at all (very little pressue and no gum sensititivty). Then the next one seemed to hurt for several days. Maybe that's the way Invisalign works it...giving our teeth/roots a chance to heal before tugging on them a bit more. Your pictures look great. Such a great improvement!! I hope you're taking time to enjoy your new smile. I have one more week to go on my top teeth. Maybe some refinements after that; but at least about 4 months of full-time retainer wear. My bottom teeth have been done for almost 4 months and I can go without the retainer for about 5-6 hours at a time without feeling that my teeth have shifted. Every week it gets a little better/a little longer. But it's been worth it.
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I am on Tray 1 of 13 for both upper and lower. My doctor recommends switching trays every 3 weeks. I have wore it consistently for 22 hours plus for 2 weeks and feel ready for the 2nd Tray. What is your duration of uping your trays?
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Hi, I change my trays every two weeks. That seems to be pretty standard but I have heard some doctors have you change every three weeks.
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My ortho had me wear the first few trays for 3 weeks each. I'm not sure if it had to do with my age (I'm 55) or why (he never really said other than that's what he felt would be best). I told him they felt "loose" after 2 weeks, so he switched me to every 2 weeks. All is working out in the end. Maybe ask him about it at your next visit.
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Wow your progress is looking great!
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Thank you! I just started tray 20 of 28. Can't wait to find out if I will need refinements. I do see great improvement but I'm not sure if eight more trays will be able to complete everything I hope for. I'll post new pics in a few weeks!
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I found the last half a dozen trays or so made the most visible difference - maybe the first ones are shifting stuff around to make way for the front to be put into place. But your progress so far is great!!
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WOW - your pictures are amazing! What a lovely change you have had!! Do you have much discomfort with changing out the trays anymore?

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not too bad! Only for the first day or so, but oddly, I like a little soreness, let's me know my teeth are moving! That one lateral incisor is moving slowly and I am fixated on it! My ortho said I may want to have a little gum contouring on that tooth when I'm done :-)!
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Oh yeah, it seems there is often one stubborn one!! Gum contouring, huh?! I bet you are going to end up with an unbelievable smile when all is said & done!!

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Great to hear from all the mid-lifers! I'm 51, and this is my second round of braces (first when I was a teen)...my bottom teeth moved and my bite became really uncomfortable. I'm just on tray 1 (of 16), one more day before tray 2. But I'm very pleased with the experience so far.

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Good luck! It goes really quickly -- I will start tray 20 of 28 in a couple of days! I have to keep looking at my before pictures so I don't get discouraged, I still think I have a long way to go! But when I compare the pictures I am amazed! My ortho told me I would probably need refinements so I am prepared for that. I really don't mind the trays, it feels strange when I don't have them on! Good luck -- post pictures!
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yup. I am 46 and this is my third round of braces. My parents paid once; I paid once; and now it's my husband's turn. I am on day 14 of tray 1 of 13. How many days in between changing trays for you? My Dentist recommends 3 weeks and I think I am ready for tray 2 as I can't feel any discomfort anymore
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Wow! Huge movement your lateral incisors! Your teeth will look great when they're done. I'm almost finished my treatment. Just a little tidying up to do with refinement. I'm glad I stuck with it. Good luck with yours!
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Thank you for the encouragement! Your smile looks beautiful! How long did it take for your treatment? I am amazed how quickly the time goes. Thanks again!
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Wow..I am 53 and just had my first fitting tonight. Came on to do some research and found this thread. Great to see us 'young folks' :). I will get my plan in a couple of weeks.

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I love my invisalign. Could not imagine wearing regular wire braces. Good luck, keep us posted on your progress!
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Your story is just like mine! I've waited my whole life and this just seemed to be the right time. I am experiencing the same limited pain, glad not to have some of the experiences described by other posters. My lisp was the hardest thing to deal with and that is 98% gone. Good luck on your journey!
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Yay! Someone else in their 50s doing it - Was thinking I was the only one! But its sooo worth it! Should have had it done years ago really, but am glad I finally took the plunge too. I am only 3 weeks into it and only have a 6 month course - so am looking forward to seeing my new smile too! Good on you!
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Yes, I waited a long time for this. I have always wanted a beautiful smile and have hid my smile for my entire life b/c of overcrowding, overbite and a myriad of other issues. I am in my first week. Good luck to you, can't wait to see your results.
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So glad to hear it! I just got my invisalign aligners yesterday and so far, so good. It's encouraging to me that you and I are about the same age (I'm 55) and that you are getting good results so quickly! Thanks for the update. Best of luck.

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Hi Sue! Yes, I'm absolutely loving Invisalign! Now that my kids are grown, it's my turn! Let me know how it goes -- I have had little pain and really no problems. I don't even remember I have them in any more. The hard part is taking them out to eat (I'm a snacker) and not being able to linger over my morning coffee! Good luck! Post pictures!
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I am a major coffee fiend and I have always snacked, so I am adjusting. :) Really no problems so far, but I go back for the buttons on the 11th of Dec. and am a little concerned about being able to remove them easily after that.....I have 33 sets, so lots of work to be done. I may post pics and do a review at some point.
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I didn't notice a big difference after I got my buttons. They seem like they just give a little more pressure on the teeth that are moving -- it's not like they actually hook on to anything. You will get the hang of getting them out pretty quickly! I have 28 trays! And probably refinements after that. I will have IPR in the next few weeks and then I suppose I will see a lot of movement!
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