Simpli5 Invisalign - Brighton, UK
I have wanted a brace for years with my teeth...
I have wanted a brace for years with my teeth slowly getting more and more crowded. As it was only minor alterations required I decided to go for simpli5 which is for top and bottom but just 5 moulds for each. I figured if at the end I still didn't have my desired results, I could go for another 5 and it would still cost the same as the full invisalin so I can't lose out really.
Had the first mould put in just over 48h ago. I have been in severe pain with them but can finally start to feel the pain easing off. The back edges have cased lesions at the top and bottom so again, in a lot of pain but rinsing my mouth with salt water regularly and persevering.
Unable to take in and out to eat as too painful so on liquids only... fingers crossed I will go onto solids tomorrow. just taking in and out to brush teeth quickly morning and night.
Better be worth the pain!
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Thank you! Moved onto bread last night which was wonderful after soup, smoothies and yogurt only :) Day 3 now and the pain is getting more and more bearable. The majority of discomfort is from where the braces have cut my gums at the back but I have just discovered dental wax which is helping, if I only I knew that from the start :) any more words of wisdom?
Thanks again though, have you worn a brace in the past or are you just knowledgeable on the subject?
I guess I would have to go with just knowledgeable. I've worked in the dental field for years, and love being the dental community manager here on RealSelf.
My best words of wisdom is to stick out the first week, and come here whenever you have questions. There are so many people on here that are happy to help, and have been through Invisalign so they really understand what you are dealing with.
So glad you are here! Hope your teeth continue to feel better as the day goes on.
Thank you for your message and I am glad you are getting along well with yours. I had to go back to the destist after about 2 weeks as I was still in pain and my gums continually being cut. Turns out 3 out fo the 4 ends needed filing down to be a little shorter. Since that has been done I am getting along great although getting mould changed tomorrow so ready for the paina agin, lets hope it wont be as bed this time around. Good luck with the rest of your treatment, Amy
Hi, just stumbled across this forum while looking for reviews on Simpli5. I've booked a consultation in Kingston as I couldn't find anywhere locally that offered the treatment but I live near Brighton and this would be a lot easier to travel to, which dentist did you use if you don't mind me asking?
Just under the review, but before the comments Amy noted she went to Shoreham smile studio. You can probably find the with a Google search.
You can also click on the Find a Doctor tab at the top of the page to see a list of doctors in your area that are active on RealSelf. If you click through to their profile you will be able to read reviews of them & see their answers in the Q&A section, so that can help you decide if they are someone you would like to consider for your treatment.
Hope that is helpful! :)
It sounds like you have a great attitude for the amount of discomfort you are experiencing. Stick with it, many people say the first week is the worst.
As for a liquid diet, that is no fun & I'm sure you are starving by now! Mashed potatoes & yogurt are always my go-to's when I can't chew well.
Have you tried putting brace wax on the trays in the areas that they are rubbing?