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My Invisalign Journey, Wales UK - Cardiff, Wales, UK
UPDATED FROM Natajacktoad
3 years post
End result
NatajacktoadNovember 17, 2017
$4,300
I totally lost track and didn't update!
So here's the final picture and review just to round it off..
Was it worth it? I guess yes. I am happy with the overall finish of my teeth and feel much more confident with them.
But what was meant to be 10 months was in fact 3 years!!! Would I have signed up knowing it would be that long? No. But once you're committed you just kind of keep going.....
Be mindful it is likely to take MUCH longer than you are told. I had a few hiccups - a tray that didn't fit at all, and the turn around is like 4-5 weeks by the time the dentist sees you... sends off new impressions (urgh I hate them so much!) , 2 weeks to get to America... 2 weeks back... many frustrations along the way I will go into if anyone asks.
But overall I'm happy it's done!!
Good luck on your journeys :) ??
So here's the final picture and review just to round it off..
Was it worth it? I guess yes. I am happy with the overall finish of my teeth and feel much more confident with them.
But what was meant to be 10 months was in fact 3 years!!! Would I have signed up knowing it would be that long? No. But once you're committed you just kind of keep going.....
Be mindful it is likely to take MUCH longer than you are told. I had a few hiccups - a tray that didn't fit at all, and the turn around is like 4-5 weeks by the time the dentist sees you... sends off new impressions (urgh I hate them so much!) , 2 weeks to get to America... 2 weeks back... many frustrations along the way I will go into if anyone asks.
But overall I'm happy it's done!!
Good luck on your journeys :) ??
UPDATED FROM Natajacktoad
6 months post
Tray 19
NatajacktoadJanuary 11, 2015
All is going well, I have to say that other than my two front no longer overlapping, I don't feel that my teeth have changed much since the beginning. Rather disappointing. But I have 11 more trays to go.... I am due to revisit the dentist after this tray, so I have questions ready for him. Did people have an additional tray / retainer to wear for weeks on end after their 'last one' ? I've been hearing this. I was hoping this would be over when I have completed my 30! I think that overall I have had an easy ride compared to others, I get a day or so of discomfort each tray but nothing major at all. In terms of pain / discomfort I would definitely not put anyone off, I know others seem to have it worse. I'm not sure how much mine are moving though, progress is incredibly slow. Have uploaded some pics... Be interested to hear what others think compared to the first pics. Natalie :)
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January 11, 2015
At my last appointment, my dentist told me that if I'm happy with the outcome after my initial38 trays, he would order my viveras - these are retainers made by invisalign. He says I would need to wear them full time for 3 months, followed by nighttime only for life. Until they come in, I am to wear my last tray. He will be removing the attachments though, so that last tray could get a bit loose and yucky by the time the retainers arrive. Oh Joy! Ask your provider what he plans for you After Treatment. I'd be interested to know.
January 11, 2015
Yes I will ask AMD let you know. I've not had any attatchments at all, even though my dentist told me that invisalign had suggested them. I'll let you know :) thanks for your comment :)
January 11, 2015
Wow, that's really odd: I had 18, then had one taken off during treatment and will have 17 til the end. Most people here have at least a few as they help to rotate the teeth.
January 11, 2015
I know. I asked and he said he doesn't give any of his clients them... But they must have moved or the next trays wouldn't fit would they. .. So can't really argue
January 11, 2015
Heck, I wouldn't argue either if everything's moving around as they should!!!
January 12, 2015
Not sure if the end result will be the same mind! But I guess I won't know!
January 12, 2015
The important thing is that you get value for your dollar - you need to be happy with your end result so the money is well spent. Not to mention the hassle and discomfort.
January 11, 2015
Hi. I know how you feel about not seeing any difference - I feel the same way. I looked at your pics and it seems to me that your bottom teeth straightened out quite a bit - they are more vertical. So maybe first part of the treatment is concerned with bottom teeth more, which is why you feel like there is no change? Just speculating here :). Looking forward to following your progress.
January 11, 2015
Thanks. I agree actually, the bottom ones are straighter. I think because what led me to invisalign was to sort out my front ones sticking out so much, that is what I'm focusing on. AMD I don't feel that's any different. They are still resting on my bottom lip, if that makes sense. At this point I don't think all the money and hassle has been worth it. Looking forward to following yours too :) going to have a look now
January 12, 2015
Generally, you just wear your last trays until the retainers come. So yeah, they get kinda ratty. But everyone does it :).
January 13, 2015
I'm definitely noticing a slight change, although I think it's too early to be able to see any major changes.
Just noticed that you live in Cardiff, Wales - that's why I had to open up your review! I'm Canadian but lived in Wales for about 2.5 months a couple of summers ago (I lived in Swansea but would go to Cardiff very often as I absolutely loved it). Definitely the most under-rated part of the UK! I miss it a lot!
Looking forward to following your progress. :)
April 9, 2015
Ah yes Wales is beautiful! I ermt yo canada in 2013 and i LOVED it. I would move there tomorrow! How are you getting on? Sorry for she's in reply, been a while since I've been here :)
UPDATED FROM Natajacktoad
4 months post
Tray 14!
NatajacktoadNovember 30, 2014
I posted an update a few trays ago but it doesn't appear to be here... Technology playing tricks... So its been a long time since a (visable) review!
All going to plan so far, biggest change is my front teeth are no longer overlapping :) am happy so far! Down side is that I now have a small gap between these two teeth, hoping that this will rectify! Time has gone quickly, and I am nearly half way through my treatment. The dentist gave me up to trays 20, I will then go back for more teeth shaving. Will try to update pictures, having some issues with uploading. Nothing else to note. Feel free to ask any questions :)
All going to plan so far, biggest change is my front teeth are no longer overlapping :) am happy so far! Down side is that I now have a small gap between these two teeth, hoping that this will rectify! Time has gone quickly, and I am nearly half way through my treatment. The dentist gave me up to trays 20, I will then go back for more teeth shaving. Will try to update pictures, having some issues with uploading. Nothing else to note. Feel free to ask any questions :)
Replies (4)
November 30, 2014
Ooh u should say I have also stopped grinding :)
December 1, 2014
We did a big site overhaul a few weeks ago, so you may have gotten caught in that, though that wouldn't have been more than a tray, or possibly two trays, ago, I think.
I'm so glad you came back and updated again though, and I look forward to seeing updated pictures! What kind of uploading issues are you having?
December 1, 2014
Hi! Ah maybe. The issues are my end, my phone keeps saying there is not enough memory to upload photos. Annoying! Will find another way :)
December 2, 2014
Oh. I had the same problem for a few weeks and couldn't figure it out for the life of me. I finally deleted a bunch of videos and suddenly it worked again :D.
December 2, 2014
Natjacktoad, I too am about halfway through my first set of trays. It's great that you have managed to stop grinding. How common is the grinding? I think I used to do it even before invisalign. Now I feel like I wake up with my teeth biting down on each other (something I couldn't do before cos my teeth didn't meet ), sort of clenching. It is relaxed though, not a stressed Clench. I am also a tongue thruster, and now that there seems to be a little more room in my mouth, I am trying to teach my tongue to rest against my palate. Anyone else a thruster? Hahaha, that sounds soooo wrong!
December 2, 2014
Hi kkkkKaty, what do you mean a thruster? You're right that does funny. Talking about grinding and thrusting lol :p
January 11, 2015
Hi I'm in Cardiff I've been thinking of having Invisalign for quite some time now. Do you mind if I ask which orthodontist you are seeing? Thank you. Maria
January 12, 2015
Please use the Private Messaging system to give out personal information like email addresses. For your own privacy and safety, it's against your Community Guidelines to give this info out in comments :).
January 12, 2015
Sorry didn't know how to do that. I couldn't work out how to delete it after either - are you able to do that your end? Thanks
January 12, 2015
I try to get in there as quickly as possible, before the spammers grab your info! :).
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