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“6 weeks to go - a tip regarding toothpaste and mouth irritation”

Invisalign: Worth it

Cost: $2,400
Pain: Mild
Invisalign satisfaction: Excellent5 Star Rating: Excellent

I am a 48 year old female who since the age of has 5 wanted beautiful teeth.

I had a minimal problem on my top teeth which REALLY bothered me - my bottom teeth were a bit more mis-aligned which oddly enough did not bother me as much because they didn't show up much in pictures.

I found that I was an "express case" - only needing 10 sets of aligners.

With 6 weeks to go, I can say I am extremely happy with the results on my top teeth. They are almost perfect. My bottom teeth have a ways to go to be straignt and I'm not sure they will be completely straight in 6 weeks, but we'll see. Even if they are not perfect, I think I will be happy with the result.

I have one major piece of information to share that I have not seen mentioned anywhere else. BEWARE of certain kinds of toothpaste!! I had never had any big problem with the inside of my mouth being irritated. Suddenly, my mouth became VERY sensitive to my aligners. After a week of taking them out constantly because they bothered me so much, it finally dawned on me - I had changed brands of toothpaste just before the problem started. I had switched to Crest Vivid White. I immediately stopped using it and went back to my old brand (Colgate Total) and the problem began to clear up within 24 hours. Amazing... I guess the Crest Vivid White was just too strong and made the tissues inside my mouth very sensitive.

So, for any of you experiencing irritation from your aligners - try changing to a milder toothpaste.

Jul 9, 2008Comments and replies (4)

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cul8r80
1 post
5 Nov 2008

I'm curious about the cost of your Invisalign procedure. Did it really cost you $2400? What was the length of time you had it on? Also, what did the procedure solve for you; if you don't mind me asking? For example, did it correct overcrowding, spacing, or etc.? I appreciate your time; thanks a lot.

Jay Jay
1 post
8 Dec 2008

Hi, Im wondering what the name and address of your orthodonist is. Im from the greensboro area and was looking for a good doctor, I would really appreciate it.Thank you!!!

Sharon from RealSelf
1416 posts
9 Dec 2008

Hi Jay, Doctor information appears at the top of the review. You must be signed in to view; this requires free registration for an account.

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