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Finally got the courage to fix my teeth! - Albury, AU
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I am 39 & tired of hiding my bad teeth. I've...
$9,500
I am 39 & tired of hiding my bad teeth. I've always had a phobia about the dentist but decided it was time it get them fixed so I don't pass on my fears to my daughter. My teeth are quite crowded top and bottom.
After deciding to proceed with Invisalign I had to have several procedures done including wisdom tooth removal, 2 tooth extractions to allow the crowded teeth to be able to move and a filling.
In July I finally got my Invisalign fitted. I am on the 3rd set of my aligners, almost ready for the 4th. I will also be using Acceledent to speed up the process meaning from the 4th set I will be changing the trays weekly instead of fortnightly.
I have 34 sets of aligners but have been told I will need more after that.
I've been reading about people trying to keep their invisalign clean. After having tried vinegar and water, then toothpaste I found that the trays were discoloured and still didn't smell too good. I have bought an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner from eBay for $40 AUD. I put my trays in there in the morning & night and every second day I put a Polident tablet in with them. Occasionally I need to brush the outside with a toothbrush but they are much cleaner now and don't smell at all.
I can't wait to start changing the trays weekly and finally start seeing some results!
After deciding to proceed with Invisalign I had to have several procedures done including wisdom tooth removal, 2 tooth extractions to allow the crowded teeth to be able to move and a filling.
In July I finally got my Invisalign fitted. I am on the 3rd set of my aligners, almost ready for the 4th. I will also be using Acceledent to speed up the process meaning from the 4th set I will be changing the trays weekly instead of fortnightly.
I have 34 sets of aligners but have been told I will need more after that.
I've been reading about people trying to keep their invisalign clean. After having tried vinegar and water, then toothpaste I found that the trays were discoloured and still didn't smell too good. I have bought an ultrasonic jewellery cleaner from eBay for $40 AUD. I put my trays in there in the morning & night and every second day I put a Polident tablet in with them. Occasionally I need to brush the outside with a toothbrush but they are much cleaner now and don't smell at all.
I can't wait to start changing the trays weekly and finally start seeing some results!
Replies (4)
December 19, 2014
I am so glad I found your invisalign post! Your teeth look just like mine!!! I started my treatment 9 weeks ago and I am also using Acceledent. I am not sure how many trays I will end up with but on the package it says 9 of 27. I change my trays every week, haven't missed a day of using the Accelendent, and keep them in for 21 1/2 hours a day (30 minutes for each meal - which has really cut down on my snacking!). I have buttons on some teeth and tray ridges on my two front teeth. I am concerned that my right front incisors are not filling the tray completely. Did this happen to you? Btw - I am 59 years old and finally decided to get my teeth fixed now that there is invisalign. I am a teacher and I am still having issues speaking with a lisp and spit coming out of the top of my trays by my two front teeth. I try to say it and not spray it. LOL
I will be following your progress closely.
December 19, 2014
Hi! I must admit I'm not as strict on following the time guidelines for the aligners as you seem to be (naughty me!) but the ortho is happy with how things are progressing so I must still be doing things right! I've not had any trouble with my teeth filling the trays properly - perhaps mention it at your next visit? My lisp has improved but it is definitely still there and some days I feel like I'm constantly blowing bubbles on that top tray! Good luck with your treatment. As much as I hate wearing these things I must admit that now I'm seeing a big difference it gives me the motivation to keep on going (and also I've paid a lot of money to do this so I'm not giving up now!)
UPDATED FROM Robyn74
2 months post
Pics
Tomorrow I finally get set 4 and hopefully my Acceledent. Here are some photos of my teeth at the start and with the attachments. Also a photo of the jewellery cleaner I use daily.
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September 2, 2014
Thank you for the pictures! Have you managed to find others on here yet? Or would you like me to give you some reviews of others with moderate-to-severe crowding?
September 5, 2014
I'm really enjoying reading so many different reviews from people! It's great to see I'm not alone with some of my experiences such as clenching the jaw. I wake up with such a tired jaw every morning from this, I'm glad it seems to be quite a common issue!
September 5, 2014
Yeah, I sure had it. Still do! Blah ;). I hope that you're leaving comments or liking or thanking so that others know you appreciate their reviews! Sometimes it can feel like talking to an empty room if people just read and don't respond :D. Gonna go read your update now!
UPDATED FROM Robyn74
2 months post
4th set
Today I finally got my 4th through to 6th set of aligners. I was supposed to pick up my Acceledent also but unfortunately it hasn't arrived yet :(. Hopefully that will turn up on Monday so I can start finally changing the aligners weekly.
I must say that this set is better than the previous one for my speech. I found it really difficult to talk without a noticeable lisp with the last ones. Much better this time! Not sure why it would be different?
I can feel the tightness of these new trays but it's not too painful thankfully. Just a little tender when I remove them or put them back on. Like the previous set (but not the first 2) these ones seem to have a little indent at the top on the front 2 teeth. Any reason this would need to be there or is it just a fault in the tray?
They showed me my 11th set while I was there today and I must say that it was a boost to the confidence in the process. I haven't really noticed any difference yet but I could see heaps and that tray is only about 7 weeks away. Made me feel much better!
I must say that this set is better than the previous one for my speech. I found it really difficult to talk without a noticeable lisp with the last ones. Much better this time! Not sure why it would be different?
I can feel the tightness of these new trays but it's not too painful thankfully. Just a little tender when I remove them or put them back on. Like the previous set (but not the first 2) these ones seem to have a little indent at the top on the front 2 teeth. Any reason this would need to be there or is it just a fault in the tray?
They showed me my 11th set while I was there today and I must say that it was a boost to the confidence in the process. I haven't really noticed any difference yet but I could see heaps and that tray is only about 7 weeks away. Made me feel much better!
Replies (3)
September 5, 2014
The indents are called power ridges, and they just help grip the teeth a bit tighter to get more movement in :D. Some doctors use them and some don't. Invisalign Teen used to have them standard but I don't know if they still do.
That's great, that you're having less trouble speaking! It may just be that you've gotten used to them, or that your teeth plus the new trays are in a slightly different position. Hard to know! I hope you get your AcceleDent soon, though. It's a lot of money to pay and not get to use it!!!
That's great, that you're having less trouble speaking! It may just be that you've gotten used to them, or that your teeth plus the new trays are in a slightly different position. Hard to know! I hope you get your AcceleDent soon, though. It's a lot of money to pay and not get to use it!!!
September 6, 2014
Thanks for that info! Hadn't read anyone else's review that talked about the indents so wasn't sure if they were meant to be there!!
September 6, 2014
I know mskitycity just got some put on hers near the end of her treatment to get stuff going--she calls them dimples :). And Invisa312014 just finally got some aligners without them on. But most people don't seem to mention them. I didn't even notice them when I had them! :D
That's a great idea about the jewelry cleaner! I had no idea they were so affordable.
I hope you'll show us pictures! It's a great way to maintain your own motivation, when it's difficult to see results with the naked eye. Also, it'll give me an idea of whom to introduce you to ;). For now, here are some more Aussies! (The links go to their reviews :) and the starred people have AcceleDent as well--there may be more of them that do but I can't recall off the top of my head).
SophieD, Astrodog21, littleoz, Crooky24*, Sunluvva*, smilemelb, shannon1990, Dante555, Malnic, Megastar, Bec1234, jessjaensch, and Jessea.