“Invisalign probably not as good as braces but worth it! ”
Invisalign: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I got invisalign when I was 30 and did NOT want to be wearing braces. I had very crowded bottom teeth and mild crowding on top. They did have to pull a bottom tooth to use Invisalign. Had I done regular braces they would not have done that. Now I only have 3 bottom teeth between my canines which is not symmetrical but no one can tell. I stuck a piece of cotton in the tray where the tooth had been pulled so no one could see the space but it close very quickly.
It worked fast and I was really happy with the results. You have to be SUPER discipline with them b/c you can take them out!!! You HAVE TO KEEP THEM IN even when they HURT!! You have to brush you teeth after each meal and be careful not to drink anything but water with them in or you will stain them.
I have kept my last tray as a retainer and I sleep in them about every other night so they don't migrate back. But you have to do that with conventional braces as well. Overall, good experience for an adult who does want a silver smile!!
Jun 2, 2009Comments and replies (7)
unregistered guest
4 Jun 2009
"They did have to pull a bottom tooth to use Invisalign. Had I done regular braces they would not have done that" I actually had to have four extractions done when I had regular braces, because my teeth were so crowded. So it can happen with regular braces too.I prefer invisalign so more than regular braces.
4 posts
5 Jun 2009
My orthodontist told me that they would not have pulled the one bottom tooth with regular braces BUT it would have taken MUCH longer to move the teeth and push that bottom tooth in place. It was only one tooth. Plus, I would have had braces on at 30 which was more my concern.
unregistered guest
9 Jun 2009
How much does your retainer cost?
3 posts
23 Jun 2009
they had to file between my middle bottom teeth to make room, it was pretty strange but didnt hurt. the next day i needed some advils though... not a big deal.
4 posts
25 Jun 2009
The retainer was part of the whole cost ($5000). My ortho even threw in a teeth whitening session as part of the package!
1 post
14 Sep 2009
I stay in houston and am interested in invisalign who did you go to?
4 posts
15 Sep 2009
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Edited by Sharon: We've added your provider information to your review. Thank you!