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“Joe's invisalign - Chicago, IL”
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Spent: $6,000 in Chicago, IL
Spent: $6,000 in Chicago, IL
I'm on aligner 22/35 top 22/30 bottom. So far my teeth look 100 percent better, but the top aligner has a dip in the middle. However, my protruding teeth are gone, and my bottom row is almost completely straight. Another concern is what my bite will end up like, my jaw has been tired lately.
Updated on 30 Nov 2011:
I'm on aligner 28/35 upper - 28/30 lower and the dip in the middle of the aligner is almost gone. I actually found out the my two front teeth were chipped and became somewhat shorter then the other two teeth from having a bad bite. My jaw feels fine now also from the rubber bands. Only complaint is I hope my over bite/ overjet is corrected sooner then later.
Updated on 30 Nov 2011:
These are pictures taken at the orthodontist office before I decided what kind of braces to get, if any.
Updated on 12 Mar 2012:
Alright so I am officially done with my first series of Invisalign aligners and I could not be more happy with the results. My orthodontist has reshaped my two top incisor teeth that used to be fangs so they match up with my two front incisors ( I will have them reshaped again once I am completely done with the program). I have all the attachments taken off also. I do have some white spots and decalification but my orthodontist said he will take care of that as well once I am completely done. I took new impressions today and should receive my refinements within 4-6 weeks. In the mean time, I have been told to wear my aligners at night until my other retainers are made which should be available within a week. The only things that I have left to correct is my overjet/overbite and a little more movement for the left side of the top arch. In addition to a few millimeters for my bottom front tooth to move. I am not sure how much more treatment time I have but I have done about 15 months so far.
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So glad to hear you can see such an improvement!
Have you had a chance to discussed your concern about your bite, or the way your jaw has been feeling with your dentist?
I fixed the doctor information. Thanks for clarifying. Let us know what you find out about your bite & jaw. I'll be interested to hear how you are doing!
Glad to hear an update from you!
Thanks for posting the pictures. That helps a ton so we can see what is going on. :)
You have had quite a bit of straightening & your teeth are looking nice. So glad to hear your jaw is feeling better!
Since you mentioned your concern about your overjet & overbite, I'd be curious to hear if your dentist has given you an idea of how much correction to expect for that?
I see. Well I will be hoping you are able to be completely done in 15 months - because wouldn't that be great?!! But glad to know you are prepared to do refinements if needed. :)
Thanks for giving us an update and posting the pictures - things are looking really good!! I'm glad you are getting the refinements so you can get things improved even a bit more. Looking forward to hearing how that goes!