“Just Started!”

I am 1 week into my treatment. As you mention, the taking them out and putting them back in was difficult. But, a week later, I'm happy to report, it's not so bad. I do notice that my thumb nails are stubby now on the edges. I have 8 attachments, which posed challenges on this also. I just lift up on the back, with the edge of my thumb, on each side, and then work my fingers forward. A week later, it's getting easier, so either I'm getting better at it, or my teeth are loosening up. The initial discomfort (from the 1st day) has also gone away. I have dropped a bit of weight in the last week, since I'm not snacking. I do keep a toothbrush and paste in my desk at work, and am carrying a toothbrush travelkit in my handbag. My water drinking has increased, I'm brushing 3 times a day, and I've quit snacking...hmmm, sounds like this might be a healthy year. Good luck

I started Invisalign today! Getting them in and out really easily. Slight lisp but not bothered about that really. However they are making me feel sick. Haven't actually been sick (yet), but just the feeling of your mouth filling up etc etc. Has anyone else experienced this?

....I was coming here to read reviews and so far a majority are positive. I am starting my invisalign this wednesday and cannot wait - i have had terrible experiences before with other was of sraightening my teeth, that i had given up but i have a good feeling about ivisalign. I hope I am not disappointed!!

i am 14 and am getting invisalign in a few weeks. i was wondering if anyone could tell me just how often you have to take them out. for example, do you have to clean your teeth after EVERYTHING you eat? and do most people get lisps from invisalign or do only some people? i am really hoping mine work, so please respond! thanks.

Hi katykay, I can only tell you my experience. I have only had mine 3 weeks now. I carry a small ziploc with a travel toothbrush and paste. And, I have a toothbrush and paste in my desk at work. During the week, at work, yes, I brush after lunch. And, I have brushed while out to lunch and dinner with friends. I was out of town this last weekend, and not able to brush after lunch, so after I ate, I drank lots of water, swished it around in my mouth before swallowing, etc. Then put them back in. When I got a chance to brush, I did so. I had decided to start right out with good habits. This includes keeping them in about 21 1/2 - 22 hours a day. I am hoping I can keep this up. As to lisping. I had a bit of a problem the 1st day of the first set, but when I moved to my 2nd set, I had no lisping at all. Good luck and best wishes.

hi. im 15 and im seriously thinking about getting invisalign. i really dont have bad teeth i only have one thats really bothering me on the top. i see all these things about how difficult it is to get the trays out before you eat. and since im 15 i am at school and i dont have time to brush after lunch. i was wondering if there is any allternative to doing this everytime you eat something. i really dont want to get braces for the obvious reasons of having metal across your teeth. and they seem very uncomfortable. so any help or suggestions would be great! thanks!

I am on my 17th tray now and I have only 4 more to go. I couldn't be happier with results. My teeth look great already. I was having problems with lisping every time I was getting a new retainer. It was super annoying sine I already have an accent and having a lisp on top of that made me look like a total dork! Lisping stopped somewhere on the third retainer. It took a while for me to get used to them, and since I tend to eat all day long it became little difficult to snack. Dentist told me not to drink while wearing a retainer, but I do anyway and just try to brush my teeth as often as possible, or at least rinse the. It's not that hard once you get used to it, and my dentist even told me my teeth are in a really good shape, even thou I don't walk around with a tooth brush. I can't wait to be finish. Good luck to all of you just starting your treatment.

Does anyone drink sugar-free sodas with your trays in? Other than staining, is there any reason not to? Thanks

This is my first day on InvisiAlign. So far not too bad. Like everybody else, I've also got lisping, and I hope it will go away in a couple of days. Snappin it back is so much easier than taking them out. When I was doing it in the bathroom before lunch, I gathered some curious looks. My plan is to have breakfast and lunch only, but I can see it will be difficult for some social occasions. If nothing else, this treatment should form a very healthy habit.

IM GETTING READY TO START MINE IN ABOUT A MONTH.WHAT ABOUT SLEEPING WITH THEM?DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE THEM OUT AT NIGHT?

melodyD...Yes, wear them at night. I just finished my first month. I am averaging 21 - 22 hours a day with them in. And, doing quite well, according to my provider.

I started mine on Wednesday, I'm having terrible pain when taking the top one out and also putting it back in, I've been told that it will ease up after a few days. I am looking forword to the end results but I'm struggling with the thought of pain for the next 14 months. Has anybody else experienced this sort of pain?

I'm on my first week of Invisalign and it is definately not as bad as I imagined. As for cleaning, I tried to start out right..with flossing and brushing after eating, which has cut down my snacking. I can't say that I have a solution for someone who wants to go out for drinks, but tooth decay is definately worth considering. Perhaps taking the aligners out until drinks are over would be a better choice..you can always wear that week's aligner longer but you can't undo a cavity (fix, yes; go back in time to prevent, no). MelodyD--sleeping with them on is probably the easiest part, considering you won't have to think about taking them out for food, being able to take them out at all, how your teeth are biting weird, etc.

Hey guys. I'm on my fourth day now. Everything is going pretty well. NO ONE notices it. I'm getting quite used to it. For those asking about soft drinks, my dentist told me that if it's colored, it'll make the aligners colored too so don't try it. Just go for water when out with friends or something. I do have a question though. Does anyone else feel pain in their mouth due to the sharp edges? The part where the aligners end have caused my tounge and cheeck bruises. It's hard to even swallow my spit now because my taung hurt. I took it to the doctor, he filed it, but doesnt seem to help. Does anyone else experience this and what advice can you give me?

My first tray had some rough edges that caused the tongue pain/sore area that everyone speaks of. I just took the softer side of a nail file (from my manicure kit), and filed it gently down and rubbed my finger over it to make sure it was smooth. I got some mouth rinse at the drugstore that mentioned on the bottle it was for dental appliance or orthodontic pain, and rinsed with that. The combination of smoothing that rough edge down, and using the rinse? All better by the next day. I've not experienced any issue with subsequent trays.

Hello everyone. I am on my 3rd day with my first retainer. I thought I would die the first day but now it's not so bad. Weird not snacking but that is actually a good thing. I have been reading your comments and the only thing I wanted to note is that I still have my nightly glass of wine with my retainer in. It's white wine so it won't stain and I figure I'm going to bed within the hour anyway so I will be cleaning my retainer and brushing my teeth anyway. I have two questions.... First, when you take your retainers out to eat, how long at a clip do you leave them out? I usually take my out for about 30 mintues per meal. Is that too much? Second, today I notice that my retainer does not seem as tight. For example, imagine you are sucking out of a straw. I feel liek when I pretend to do that, I can feel my retainer tightening up...meaning it might be a bit looser. Does that make sense? Just seems odd since I'll have it for 11 more days yet. Hope it's doing it's job. Feedback appreciated! mj

i'm thinking of getting invisalign but haven't contacted a dentist yet. i do however, have problems with my teeth. i always have- i have hardly any enamel on my teeth which has caused me to have a lot of cavities and dental work throughout the years. i do, currently have some cavities...however, i haven't gotten them fixed and don't really intend on it since they don't bother me and when i get fillings they just fall out anyway. i was wondering if all of my cavities will HAVE to be fixed before i do invisalign or if its your choice? will they refuse to do it until they take care of all of my cavities? if someone could let me know that would be great. thanks.