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Just Started but Great So Far - Milwaukee, WI
UPDATED FROM darlin270
06/14/2011 Ok, everyone, I received my 8th...
WORTH IT$5,700
06/14/2011
Ok, everyone, I received my 8th set of trays today! I am happy to announce that I only will likely have 3 more sets left. He had planned for 6 more sets but the last three were to fill any potential gaps, my ortho does not think that I will have any!! Woohooooo! We also do not think that any refinement will be needed.
My process with Invisalign has been amazing so far. My teeth have moved very quickly. They have helped with my confidence. Previously, I really wouldn't get compliments on my smile but since beginning Invisalign, I have! They tell me how I have a great smile.
That compliment makes Invisalign worth it!
I will admit that I have not been wearing them as much as I should be. I have been wearing them probably closer to 18-19 hours a day. It has not seemed to make a difference.
So far, so good and not much longer to go!
Ok, everyone, I received my 8th set of trays today! I am happy to announce that I only will likely have 3 more sets left. He had planned for 6 more sets but the last three were to fill any potential gaps, my ortho does not think that I will have any!! Woohooooo! We also do not think that any refinement will be needed.
My process with Invisalign has been amazing so far. My teeth have moved very quickly. They have helped with my confidence. Previously, I really wouldn't get compliments on my smile but since beginning Invisalign, I have! They tell me how I have a great smile.
That compliment makes Invisalign worth it!
I will admit that I have not been wearing them as much as I should be. I have been wearing them probably closer to 18-19 hours a day. It has not seemed to make a difference.
So far, so good and not much longer to go!
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UPDATED FROM darlin270
UPDATE 04/05/2010 Tray #3 Ok, I received my...
UPDATE 04/05/2010 Tray #3
Ok, I received my third set of trays today AND they put 4 buttons on my teeth. After reading reviews, I was VERY concerned about how noticeable and painful this would be. In my opinion, they are barely noticeable!!! I am not experiencing pain or pressure from them either. I did ask the girl who works as my Ortho if it's weird I'm not experiencing pain and she said that I don't have much crowding and every case is different. I have noticed today that my front teeth feel "loose". The Ortho said that I had nothing to worry about because my teeth are moving and not completely set yet.
If I have one negative during this third set is that the buttons are rough on the inside of your lip. The less time that you have them out, the better.
Also, I have been breaking some rules! I have been drinking beer or other clear liquids with my Invisalign in during a night out. I do brush my teeth in the bathroom every few hours and swish my mouth with water while drinking periodically. There is no build up or discoloration on the aligners. I have been careful to not drink juice or anything with color additives. I don't want to have them out for long periods and I'd rather break a rule that's not hurting anything....at least, that I can tell....
Ok, I received my third set of trays today AND they put 4 buttons on my teeth. After reading reviews, I was VERY concerned about how noticeable and painful this would be. In my opinion, they are barely noticeable!!! I am not experiencing pain or pressure from them either. I did ask the girl who works as my Ortho if it's weird I'm not experiencing pain and she said that I don't have much crowding and every case is different. I have noticed today that my front teeth feel "loose". The Ortho said that I had nothing to worry about because my teeth are moving and not completely set yet.
If I have one negative during this third set is that the buttons are rough on the inside of your lip. The less time that you have them out, the better.
Also, I have been breaking some rules! I have been drinking beer or other clear liquids with my Invisalign in during a night out. I do brush my teeth in the bathroom every few hours and swish my mouth with water while drinking periodically. There is no build up or discoloration on the aligners. I have been careful to not drink juice or anything with color additives. I don't want to have them out for long periods and I'd rather break a rule that's not hurting anything....at least, that I can tell....
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Great news to hear about the Invisalign working. Britt, you mentioned you had a space, so it closed it comple. and you wear retainer at night, correct? I just got Invisalign 3 days, ago, so far so good, no pain, :) so excited for end result as i have space in between front teeth as well
what do you guys mean about putting the "new ones" no before bed like the next set of trays for week 2, if started on week 1?
let me know
thx
let me know
thx
I had a space between my front teeth and it closed it completely within the first 4 aligners. If you need to put a new set in, put them in before you go to bed. This way, the teeth move while you are sleeping!
UPDATED FROM darlin270
UPDATE 03/16/2011 I just started my newest...
UPDATE 03/16/2011
I just started my newest set of aligners and I find that I am in the most pain when they are first put back in after eating/drinking. This is only for the first day or two. I really do recommend putting in the aligners at night before you go to bed. This gives your teeth time to adjust while you are sleeping. Pop some ibuprofen about 30 minutes before putting them in and you will be good to go!
I just started my newest set of aligners and I find that I am in the most pain when they are first put back in after eating/drinking. This is only for the first day or two. I really do recommend putting in the aligners at night before you go to bed. This gives your teeth time to adjust while you are sleeping. Pop some ibuprofen about 30 minutes before putting them in and you will be good to go!
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Hi Jodie,
I'm thinking about getting Invisalign and I am also from Milwaukee. Can I ask what orthodontist you are using and if you don't mind, the types of insurance coverage you have? Because I'm an adult my dental insurance will probably only provide a discount, and I also have a supplemental plan that might also provide an additional discount. Thanks for your time!
I'm thinking about getting Invisalign and I am also from Milwaukee. Can I ask what orthodontist you are using and if you don't mind, the types of insurance coverage you have? Because I'm an adult my dental insurance will probably only provide a discount, and I also have a supplemental plan that might also provide an additional discount. Thanks for your time!
Hi Selene,
My orthodontist is Michael Bubon at Bubon, Bell and Associates. They have several locations. Mine is in Waukesha. I have had a great experience with them thus far. You can email him pictures on his website to get a quote. He tells you what angles he needs on there.
I have Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for my dental insurance. My insurance did cover $1,500 in adult Ortho. I also had a GroupOn discount that the ortho provider was offering.
Let me know if you have other questions!
My orthodontist is Michael Bubon at Bubon, Bell and Associates. They have several locations. Mine is in Waukesha. I have had a great experience with them thus far. You can email him pictures on his website to get a quote. He tells you what angles he needs on there.
I have Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for my dental insurance. My insurance did cover $1,500 in adult Ortho. I also had a GroupOn discount that the ortho provider was offering.
Let me know if you have other questions!
Hi Jodie,
I appreciate the information! I saw that you had his name further up the thread, sorry about that :( I checked out his website and made a consultation appointment...I guess they're having a spring new patient special so I'm hoping that combined with insurance (I have Delta Dental and additional coverage through Humana) I'll also get an affordable plan. I have a slight overbite and some crowding, though, so I'm thinking it will take a little bit more time. I'm a little worried about the pain to be honest, does he suggest taking IB profen or anything to ease it?
Anyway, thanks again, best of luck with your treatment :)
I appreciate the information! I saw that you had his name further up the thread, sorry about that :( I checked out his website and made a consultation appointment...I guess they're having a spring new patient special so I'm hoping that combined with insurance (I have Delta Dental and additional coverage through Humana) I'll also get an affordable plan. I have a slight overbite and some crowding, though, so I'm thinking it will take a little bit more time. I'm a little worried about the pain to be honest, does he suggest taking IB profen or anything to ease it?
Anyway, thanks again, best of luck with your treatment :)
I thought the pain would be way worse then it actually is. I have some pain the first couple of hours after putting them in and the first day of taking them in and out. After reading many reviews, I put the new ones in at night before bed and take ibuprofen about an hour before. I think it really helps.
You might need them longer then I do because my case is quite easy. However, I strongly recommend them. No one notices they are in! It's great!
You might need them longer then I do because my case is quite easy. However, I strongly recommend them. No one notices they are in! It's great!
Oh ok, that's good to know, and also a good tip on putting the new ones in before bed. I can't wait, I really hope this works out because I've hated the aesthetic of my teeth for as long as I can remember! And the thought of being an adult with a full set of braces is kind of mortifying. So thanks for the encouragement!
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