Just received my first tray, took about 3-4 weeks to receive the aligners more than expected ( I was told 2 weeks), 14 trays total treatment length about 7 months , one thing that is weird I was never shown computer projections of what might teeth look like when the treatment is done... I will be asking questions next time I go in about 2 weeks , teeth feel a little sore , I have about 8 attachements put in , I dont have any issues with taking the aligners off and on, just took a few tries and got it down packed
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Just received my first tray, took about 3-4 weeks...
I wanted to ask a question to those who already...
I wanted to ask a question to those who already did Invisalign , I just finished all of my trays and I'm not where I'm supposed to be that is for sure , huge improvement on the lowers but much more needs to be done on the upper teeth, impression were taken for refinement trays, not sure what can be done from here, I still have a minor gap ( central ) and a cross bite that improved but not all the way there , I was told it's due to the shape of my two front teeth that not much can be done there, I wish I was told this before I started the treatment , I was under the impression that by the time this is done it would be a happy ending , I have pictures to post of what my teeth look like now
any feedback is appreciated
any feedback is appreciated
Just posted the pre and post Clin Check , not...
just posted the pre and post Clin Check , not there yet , impressions taken for refinement trays
Long overdue update
invisalign was done months ago and this is pretty much the final deal, still not satisfied with one tooth is stubborn and according to the dentist there isn't much more that can be done because ti's the shape/size of the tooth might have to consider veneers .... not sure what to think but that's pretty much it i wear my retainers every night because I've noticed a shift can happen if not worn for , They definitely look better than before, maybe it's the shape/size after all , maybe I just got jibbed
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I agree with Kristen37 that you should be happy, but not everyone can get all the gaps closed, so although that is almost always the result, it isn't the case 100% of the time. There are what are called "tooth size discrepancies" that can make it an impossibility to close all the gaps in some cases, because from what I understand, the size of the teeth don't make it a possibility to fit around the arch and keep the upper and lower jaw in proper relationship. An orthodontist can usually tell you if this is the case before you start treatment, when they are doing the treatment planning and looking at the models of your teeth and your x-rays. Of course I don't know if that is what is going on here or not, but it sounds like that might be what the doctor is trying to communicate. It would be worth asking for more clarification on, and seeking a second opinion if you aren't comfortable with the explanation given.
I can definitely understand why you wouldn't be thrilled with the result if you had something else pictured in your mind. I'm not a dentist or an orthodontist, but from what I know the size and shape of a persons teeth do play a bit part into how much correction can be done and what the final result will look like. If there is a limited amount of correction, the doctor will usually discuss this with the patient before starting treatment so that the patients expectations are properly set. Did you and your dentist or orthodontist discuss what changes will be seen in those trays? If not you might want to initiate that conversation. You could also seek the second opinion of another dentist or orthodontist if you are concerned about the treatment plan presented to you.
That is great that you learned how to get your trays on & off so fast!! You may be able to call the office and ask them to email you your Clincheck video. I know some offices have this capability.
Keep us updated on how you are doing!