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Hi All, I have had crooked teeth my whole life...
Fine WhineJanuary 2, 2013
WORTH IT$4,500
Hi All,
I have had crooked teeth my whole life & i'm nearly 40 .. I have done the Clin Check and i've been told it will take about 20 trays for the bottom and 16 for the top. I just would like to know if people think I should continue. It is alot of money for something which I'm not sure really works for everyone.. Have told my dentist that i'll let him know this week.. What to do...?
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I've decided after lots of research and thought to...
Fine WhineJanuary 22, 2013
I've decided after lots of research and thought to go for the invisaligh braces. I am now waiting with a sense of dread and trepidation. I've no doubt it's gonna be hard, and i'm sure i'm gonna question my decision alot over the next year. Lets hope i made the right decision. My braces should be fitted next week. I'm gonna post alot through my time as I feel it will help for good or bad other people who like me research before deciding and also I might need a shoudler to cry on:) Look forward to the feedback.
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January 23, 2013
Dont worry too much - you eventually get into the rhythm of being an invisalign wearer - and just accept for a while its gonna be this way - but will be worth it in the end.. Amazing how quickly a year will go!!!
January 25, 2013
I am 43. I've wanted straight teeth and a nice smile all my wife. I took my daughter to all of her ortho appointments and she was in metal braces for 2 1/2 years. I would ask questions here and there about Invisalign and her ortho began showing me before and after pics. I FINALLY decided to go for it and ended up doing my impressions the same day my daughter had her braces removed. I wish I had started when she did but you know what? The time just wasn't right and the money wasn't there...having the comfort of getting to know the ortho and the entire staff helped make my decision, they kept me moving along when I would try to procrastinate. I was scared. My first couple of days I thought I would have a nervous breakdown not from pain but from the lisp I had. I really questioned my decison. However, I stuck through it and it took a good 10 days for the lisp to go away. It comes back everyone once and awhile but rarely. I've never had a real problem with popping them in and out and the pain hasn't been too bad at all. I am now 3 months into my trays and there is no looking back!!! Hang in there and good luck!!!
January 25, 2013
Thx for the Support.. I'm looking forward to getting started at this stage.. Good to hear the lisp goes away.. Not sure I could handle that long term..
UPDATED FROM Fine Whine
12 days post
So.. Here we Goooo..!! 16 Trays for the Top 19...
Fine WhineFebruary 5, 2013
So.. Here we Goooo..!! 16 Trays for the Top 19 Trays for the Bottom..
Got fiitted at last for my Invisalign. After much thought, research, saving and soul searching I got my first tray. Easy getting fitted for my 9 Buttons, attachments or as my kids have called them my FANGS..!!. Happy out walkin out the door and told to come back for my 3rd tray in 4 weeks..
I found getting them out a little difficult to get out the first time but since then it's got easier. I seem to be making enough Saliva that would float a small boat but i'm sure that's only to be expected. I have found my teeth quite sensitive after taking out the Trays but maybe I need to switch my toothpaste to a sensitive one. So far so good , will update as I go a long.. Any newbies have any questions please ask as I'll be very honest.. Talk soon..
Got fiitted at last for my Invisalign. After much thought, research, saving and soul searching I got my first tray. Easy getting fitted for my 9 Buttons, attachments or as my kids have called them my FANGS..!!. Happy out walkin out the door and told to come back for my 3rd tray in 4 weeks..
I found getting them out a little difficult to get out the first time but since then it's got easier. I seem to be making enough Saliva that would float a small boat but i'm sure that's only to be expected. I have found my teeth quite sensitive after taking out the Trays but maybe I need to switch my toothpaste to a sensitive one. So far so good , will update as I go a long.. Any newbies have any questions please ask as I'll be very honest.. Talk soon..
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February 19, 2013
Hi Fine Whine and congratulations for deciding to go with Invisalign! I think over the course of your treatment you will be amazed and I hope you find that this was/is the best investment in yourself... I know I did. I am so happy with my results and the in/out of trays routine is by now 2nd nature, you will find this pattern as well in time you'll see :) When we go to restaurants I don't even have to think about it... I automatically find myself going to the restroom to remove my trays as soon as we sit down. It's funny how we learn to adjust to things and adapt our lifestyle accordingly. Anyway, I enjoyed reading your story because I have been where you are and know how you are feeling. I wish you the best and look forward to hearing how your trays are coming along!
February 24, 2013
Hi Bitter1, Thx for your comment.. Hoping this will all be worth it, and I'm sure it will. I'm still getting used to all the cleaning, flossing etc .. I'm about to start my 4th week already, seems to be flying by.. Looking forward to being able to smile with a bit of confidence..
Its good that you are carefully considering whether Invisalign would be worth it for you before committing to the treatment. Here are some Invisalign reviews sorted into the 35-44 age group. Hopefully reading their specific reviews can help you decide if you want to move forward or not.
Personally, I believe Invisalign is a good product, but its very important to make sure you are in the hands of a doctor who has had good success treating patients with Invisalign.
Here are a few more bits of information that might be good for you to consider:
Dentist or Orthodontist, does it matter that much?
What Invisalign Doesn't Want You to Know
Who Makes the Treatment Plan, the Dentist or the Invisalign Company?