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Joe's invisalign - Chicago, IL

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I'm on aligner 22/35 top 22/30 bottom. So...

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joeydegz32September 8, 2011
WORTH IT$6,000

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.

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Robert F. Girgis, DDS

Robert F. Girgis, DDS

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Megan P
September 8, 2011

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?

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joeydegz32
September 8, 2011
Yeah he told me that it should straighten out and if not I can get a refinement. As for my jaw being tired and my bite I haven't spoke with him yet, but soon. And the Dr. That is listed isn't the right one. Mine is Dr. Robert Girgis, he's an orthodontist.
Megan P
September 9, 2011

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!

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joeydegz32
September 16, 2011
Thanks for correcting that and I'll let you know after my next appointment.
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I'm on aligner 28/35 upper - 28/30 lower and...

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joeydegz32November 30, 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.

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UPDATED FROM joeydegz32

These are pictures taken at the orthodontist...

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joeydegz32November 30, 2011
These are pictures taken at the orthodontist office before I decided what kind of braces to get, if any.

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Megan P
December 1, 2011

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?

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joeydegz32
December 1, 2011
Thanks, and my orthodontist said that everyone is different as far as how there teeth move, especially when correcting an overbite or overjet. I've just been told to be very diligent about wearing them, it could be until the end of my treatment (18 more weeks). I may have to get refinements if it takes longer. The sooner the better. I have only had the invisalign for 1 year and 2 weeks. My estimated time is 18 months..and I have 15 months of aligners.
Megan P
December 1, 2011

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. :)

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