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10 Months 17 Trays -Minneapolis

Name: 10 Months 17 Trays -Minneapolis
Item: Veil ortho
Rating: 5
Author: wannaimprove

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I just started and I'm on tray 1. The top tray did...

wannaimproveNovember 23, 2013

WORTH IT$2,800

I just started and I'm on tray 1. The top tray didn't fit me so I'm actually on tray 2 on my top teeth for 4 weeks. The first 2 days were hard to get used to them but I'm stating to get used to it now. The hardest part is that the edges are not soft and it cut my tongue for the first day but I used wax and that helped a lot. I also have a lip on the outside of one of the bottom teeth that sticks out and that bugs me but not enough to not wear them just annoying.

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Hard to get in when I need to but they are very good

Replies (4)

TwoPlusOne

November 25, 2013

Hi! Did you get attachments at all? It looks like your main problem is crowding, is that right? I can't see if you have any bite issues with your mouth open. Glad you've found the ortho wax helpful! Have you had any trouble keeping the trays in for the full allotted time? Has your orthodontist included the final retainers in the price? I look forward to following your progress!

wannaimprove

December 8, 2013

Yes, the permanent retainers is included in the price as well as a night guard because I clench hard when I sleep and I had one that was fitted before I started this venture. I had braces when I was younger on the top that fixed my overbite so my bite isn't bad its mostly over crowding and twisted teeth...On the top my teeth are starting to cave inward or pointing inward so they need to be adjusted to point the right direction again and one needs to be twisted back in line again. They are going to widen my smile on the top as well. On the bottom its mostly over crowding.

latentsmile

December 3, 2013

Excited to see your updates. I have had sharp "lips" on two of my trays now, and my ortho okayed it for me to just take a nail clippers to them. I'm not sure if that would be an option for you, but maybe something to keep in mind if you have that issue on another tray. Have you had any issues with removing the trays? I have a similar twist in my top teeth that has been a hurdle.

wannaimprove

January 23, 2014

There is one lip on the top and one on the bottom, it used to bother me too but I got used to it. I don't know why they are there. I take them out by popping out the back by my last tooth and them lift it out, it was tricky the first time or two but now its not an issue. That is the easiest way I have found.

UPDATED FROM wannaimprove

18 days post

Tray 2 and 3

wannaimproveDecember 8, 2013

I'm now on tray 3 on the top and tray 2 on the bottom. I'm totally adjusted to my tray's and have no issues wearing them now. I actually rather keep them in because if I take them out my teeth get sore. I can already start to notice a difference in my tooth on the bottom! that is my biggest bother is my one bottom tooth, it drives me crazy. After I put the new tray in my teeth are sore for about 2 days but I usually put one tray in and then two days later put the other tray in...much easier for me to do it that way....so far...I'm glad I made the decision!

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wannaimprove

December 8, 2013

Oh...FYI - I saw someone's great idea to clean these in vinegar and water...bad idea it eats the plastic....just use toothpaste and a toothbrush!!!

TwoPlusOne

December 9, 2013

Yoiks! I can say, be careful with toothpaste. I think the gel kind is okay, but if it's at all abrasive, it makes these tiny microabrasions on the plastic and they attract all the plaque. It gets really hard to brush them clean toward the end of the time. I used either hydrogen peroxide solution or the invisalign stuff or regular mild soap or detergent. As long as there's nothing abrasive in there.

UPDATED FROM wannaimprove

2 months post

Tray 5 of 17

wannaimproveJanuary 23, 2014

Its been about 10 weeks since I have started and now I'm in tray 5. I had the buttons put on last week and they said its like a whole new ball-game. Well, honestly besides they fit better I haven't noticed much difference at all, I actually like it better. I can tell my teeth have moved, but when the liners aren't in my top teeth are hitting the front bottom teeth. I'm hoping this will improve soon, I have talked with my Ortho about this and they didn't seem concerned. I love I can take them out when I want to eat and not worry about having crap stuck in my teeth. I don't mind the buttons at all! No one can tell if I have the liners in or out and no one knows I even have them unless I tell them. It is annoying to pull them out when I eat but you get used to it, I usually just pull them out before I go into a restaurant and put them in when I get back into my car etc.

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TwoPlusOne

January 24, 2014

Congrats on getting your attachments! It's not unusual to have bite issues while under Invisalign treatment. Sometimes they works themselves out and sometimes they don't, but it's kind of impossible to know until you get toward the end. Just make sure you don't clench your teeth :D

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