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I began my Invisalign treatment on my top and...

ChloeMarch 4, 2008
WORTH IT$6,000

I began my Invisalign treatment on my top and bottom teeth yesterday. All in all my orthodontist says I will need 10 months' worth of treatment. I'm not in pain, it just feels like there is pressure on my teeth, which I can cope with. What I do struggle with is taking them out - they are so tight and I have to yank at them for ages before they eventually pop out!

Does anyone have any advice on techniques for taking them out?

My thumbs are killing me from when I've had to use my thumbnails to go underneath the plastic to get a proper grip. The other thing I'd like advice on is how to deal with socialising when wearing Invisalign!

Sure you can take them out when you eat, but what do you do when you go out for drinks one evening? I don't want it to fail so I'm considering just abandoning drinking completely! Surely it isn't effective if you take them out and put them in 5 times in two hours???

Can anyone help me please?

Replies (37)

(unregistered guest)
March 12, 2008
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
(unregistered guest)
March 13, 2008
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?
(unregistered guest)
March 20, 2008
Hi Scarlet, I started mine today and am feeling nauseous too. I thought maybe I was getting the flu. Now that you've had a few days to get used to them, are you still feeling ill?
jonotjoe
July 30, 2010
I too am experiencing nausea (I am prone to this so it comes as no surprise). I am on day two and going travelling around Europe for 3 weeks tmorrow so really hope this goes away! How did it all work out for you in the end?
(unregistered guest)
March 16, 2008
....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!!
Issy Duncan
June 2, 2008
How is your treatment coming along? I go in for my first trays on Wednesday. Ever since I decided to get them I've been noticing other people's teeth.
(unregistered guest)
March 23, 2008
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.
(unregistered guest)
March 24, 2008
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.
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