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Great Invisalign Experience so far! - Alameda, CA
UPDATED FROM Vjv1
All done!
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WORTH IT$4,750
I had my appointment yesterday and had all of my attachments removed! I'm officially done with my treatment. 28/28 initial trays and 11/11 refinement trays. Can't say that I'm sorry to see them go! But not for long, I pick up my retainers next Friday and will need to wear them 20-22 hours a day for 6 months, then night time wear. I am very happy with my results and cannot believe how fast it went. I do have some minor issues, my teeth are not completely perfect but they are pretty darn close and they are perfect to me. Thank you all for your wonderful feedback, tips and encouragement!
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UPDATED FROM Vjv1
Tray 10/11
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Almost done! I will start my last tray Thursday! So happy with my results and I am very happy with my treatment!
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You're beautiful, Victoria! You're smile is amazing and has changed so much!
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thank you! I am so happy and also so glad it's almost over! I will be so glad to get these attachments off, but I realize I will need to wear my retainer full time for at least 6 months so it's is not completely over!
You have had wonderful results too! So funny when I first started it seemed like it took forever now looking back it seems like a blink of my eye! I'm looking forward to seeing your final results!
I was just telling my husband how fast time flies. He mentioned something that he thought occurred last year, and I said, "no, it happened before I got Invisalign and that was July '12--almost 2 years ago now." We both can't believe how it just seems like yesterday. I don't know why I waited so long, but I'm glad I did it when I did.
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Finally a pic! You look great! How are you doing with the retainer? I'm getting an office made retainer that is included with my treatment until I get an implant then I may switch to the vivera system. Thank you for all if your advice and support!
LOL I finally remembered to do it while I was on the computer. I couldn't load pics from my tablet for some reason. I'll try to get a closeup one of these days. I have an office made retainer. I also get a replacement free (when this wears out or breaks or for whatever reason). I'm not sure I like having the teeth covered all the time--even if it's just at night, but I might check with my dentist to see what he thinks (a 2nd opinion in a way ??). If you get a vivera retainer, I'd be interested to get your thoughts.
Gaw-jusss mouth! Congrats!
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Why thank you! I just put in my last set if trays! Two more weeks and I am finished!
Wow! Your teeth look amazing!!!!! Hope I get a similar result!!! Also you don't need this anymore but I have smart track and I soak my aligners in 50/50 tap water and white vinegar! And then just scrub gently with a soft toothbrush! They stay very clean!!
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Thank you!
You must be so pleased that you're at the end of your treatment. I'm on #5/31 so have a long way to go and very uncomfortable at the moment. Your teeth look amazing....bet you don't stop smiling!!
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You will be amazed how quickly the time goes! Thank you for the nice comment, I am very happy with my treatment. I'm wearing clear retainers full time for six months so I'm not done with trays yet. But after investing all that time, energy and money I want to make sure everything remains the same. Looking forward to seeing your progress!
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Oh, and it gets easier I promise! Pretty soon you will begin to forget about the trays. They do seem to rule your life in the beginning. You know I had a terrible lisp during my whole treatment. For some reason I don't have that problem with the retainers so who knows!
I shall hang on to your words of encouragement! Shall be on #6 in a week.... How come you need to wear a retainer full time? Is it the same as wearing a tray.
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Hi! My ortho asks that I wear my retainer full time ( 20-22 hours a day) for six months then nighttime wear. That seems to be standard. I think it helps your teeth from moving back. My retainer is clear like an invisalign tray but no attachments. It also seems to be a bit harder than the invisalign trays. Actually I find the retainer less bulky feeling than my invisalign and no trouble whatsoever!
UPDATED FROM Vjv1
Refinements Tray 1 and Tray 11
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I guess the refinement trays are doing something! I didn't realize I was still having improvement until I put the pictures together to compare!
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Still gorgeous smile and yes, I cn see the difference also when I look back at your first refinement pic. You're almost there. I can't believe that it'll be 2 years this summer since I started my treatment. Where did the time go. Even tho' I'm done, it's still a daily ritual to keep my teeth healthy and ensure they don't go back the way they were. Enjoy every moment...you worked hard for it and deserve it!
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thanks! these last 3 trays are marked overcorrection, and they hurt! I think this is the most uncomfortable I have been to date! But it tells me they are working!
Oh my goodness I am switching weekly and they HURT BAD.
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