Overbite and Spacing - Minnesota
Just posted my final video with Invisalign!! I...
I'm going to miss you guys, and this site!
Good Luck to all the future Invisaligners :)
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I have never heard of these braces before, and while reading a book it was mentioned by one of the characters. So, I got online and looked it up. Somehow I found your last video, and even though I don't know you I was proud of you. You did very well.
I had braces as a child and it was so horrible. I had a terrible overbite form sucking my finger as a young child. I was picked on pretty bad while growing up and I remember many miserable days before and during braces. However, unbeknownst to anyone, I came out looking pretty cute. No one picked on me again, and I never let anyone pick on others in front of me because I knew what it felt like.
Now I have a seven year old daughter and some of her teeth are crooked. It was breaking my heart knowing what she would have to go through. However, after seeing your video I now have hope and a big smile on my face knowing my daughter will be in good hands with invisalign. Thank you for your courage with the videos, your strength, honesty, and the wonderful person that shines through. You have made a mom truly happy as well as so many others before me. Job well done.
Sincerely,
Ma'iingankwe
I'm so happy that I was able to give you some information about Invisalign. I'm sorry to hear about you getting picked on growing up. Why can't everyone have perfect teeth? I, too, dealt people not "accepting" me, just because of my teeth. When I was younger, I was afraid of braces. At that time, I thought that people would pick on me more, if I got them. I don't know how much of my story you know, but I eventually got regular braces at age 15 (I'm 22 now), had a 2 year treatment planned, but only got through a year. I couldn't stand my orthodontist anymore. His manners were terrible, and didn't want to deal with him anymore. He took my braces off that day. Once they were off, I didn't want them back on. Well, it took 5 years for me to get in the "You need to get your teeth fixed!" mood. I saw some commercial on tv about Invisalign, and started researching it from there. I went in for a consultation with a new orthodontist, and he had estimated a 15 month treatment, which ended up winding down to 12 months! I was so happy with his attitude, compared to my other one. Invisalign straightened my teeth 100%, but it doesn't fix major overbites, and that's why I'll need to get jaw surgery. I love my teeth, but still a bit self-conscious about my overbite.
Whenever you decide to start her treatment, she will love it, and she'll thank you for investing in this type of treatment. As with the other braces, there's responsibility involved, and I hated cleaning my trays. One tip that you can do to help her, is think about getting denture cleaner to clean the trays! I just buy the generic kind at walmart, and they work great for keeping trays/retainers clean. During meal time, she can have them cleaning while she eats! Also, when it comes time for her to change trays, have her do it before bed. That's the best way to deal with the tightness of the new tray. I'm sure you'll get told this whenever she goes in, but just in case! I wish her the absolute best with her treatment, and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm more than happy to help! Thank you very much, again, for your comment.
Have a wonderful day, Ma'iingankwe!
Hey guys, I just took some recent pictures to...
I just took some recent pictures to update for my "after invisalign". Still waiting until March, when I get the professional 'before' and 'after' pictures.
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Love the pictures you posted - your teeth are so nice & straight now. :) Don't forget to wear your retainers, would hate to see you lose what you worked so hard for!!
Glad to hear it will be easier to keep this retainer in! Please keep us posted on how things are holding up in the next few months - if we didn't get to hear from you we'd miss you!!
Everyone has the option to wear their retainer. I highly recommend it. I choose to wear mine, because I want my teeth to stay straight!! If you choose NOT to wear the retainer, your teeth will definitely move back to where they were before you get Invisalign. After every orthodontic work, they always give you a retainer to keep your teeth aligned after the treatment.
I have to admit, I got a little emotional watching your last Invisalign video. :( Thank you so much for the shout out, that really meant a lot! :)
Your teeth look great!! Loved seeing the before & afters. And you're getting jaw surgery?!! That is awesome, I am sooo happy for you!! You have to keep in touch & let me know how you are doing with that!
Keep those retainers in beautiful girl!!
xoxo
It was my pleasure to give you a shoutout! You are honestly the sweetest, and I had to tell the world :) Again, thank you so much for everything. You always know how to make me smile and brighten my day. I wish I could hug you! Pretend this is one- *HUG!!* You are the best.
P.S. I have my retainers in right now! Yay for straight teeth! haha