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“Refinements? - Glastonbury, CT”
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Spent: $5,300 in Glastonbury, CT
Spent: $5,300 in Glastonbury, CT
I started invisalign 11 weeks ago - I have 11 for the top and 21 for the bottom. I have 2 attachments on the top and 5 on the bottom. I've had no pain, except for the occasional need to file (with an emory board) the rough edges. So far, I've seen no movement, but am assuming that the teeth are moving since each tray fits OK - tight at first, but not uncomfortable. My concern is that my ortho never mentioned refinements. I must be done by next April (which he knew). So, should I be concerned that refinements were never mentioned? From my research, it seems to be a fairly common occurrence.
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Not everyone will need refinements. If you have a good orthodontist then he will let you know. I myself am on my first set of trays and I have to go back in six weeks. At that point he will tell me if refinements need to be made based off of how well my teeth are moving as planned.
Just make sure you listen to your ortho. ONLY take your aligners (i call them ' my teeth ') out to eat and then brush your teeth and then your aligners lightly, floss and put them back in immediatly. The more you wear them the less chance you have that you will need refinements. Some people need refinements because they take them out and don't put them back in. I just see that as a waste of money.
Just follow the rules he gives you. and you should be fine.