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Updated 8 Feb 2012

Posted 21 Sep 2011

If anyone would like to watch video updates that I post about Invisalign, feel free to come along on my journey.

I really wanted to get Invisalign, because I couldn't stand my overbite anymore. It's one of those things that you look at pictures, and you've had enough. I am so happy with my choice to go with Invisalign. It has drastically fixed my teeth already. I'm currently on tray 19 of 30. From now on out, I'll be wearing my trays for 10 days each.

However, my ortho told me in the very beginning, that my overbite wouldn't be fixed 100%. Because of my jaw completely done growing, I would have to get corrective surgery. I'll be waiting until my treatment is done, to see I want to go through with the surgery.

I couldn't ask for better results than what Invisalign has done. It's always exciting to see results. I had spacing in between my teeth, and the gaps are closing up fast. I would recommend Invisalign to anyone!

Updated on 18 Nov 2011:
New Video Update!

Invisalign Tray 25- Almost Done!



Updated on 27 Dec 2011:
I'm currently on tray 27 of 27 on the bottom, and tray 29 of 30 for the top!! I only have 14 days left of my treament, and couldn't be more happy with the movement of my teeth!

With my last two sets of bottom aligners, I experienced them cracking/breaking. That was the 1st time that thats ever happened. My 25th set cracked on the top, right where my top teeth would come down. It also cracked along the side of the aligner. My 26th pair cracked in the same exact spot. However, it didn't affect the treatment.

I have my ortho appt next Tuesday! Hopefully the last one! I'll be updating you guys with another video, as well as before & after pictures!!!

Updated on 6 Jan 2012:
New video update!

Updated on 8 Feb 2012:
Hey guys,
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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Megan P (Community Manager) 22 Sep 2011

What a phenomenal review!! Pictures & a video - I know so many people will find this useful!

You can really see the progress you have already made by looking at the pictures. I'm excited to see how things continue to progress! :)

alyssaaa6 22 Sep 2011
Thank you!! I'm excited to see how things progress as well! I'll be taking better pictures when I'm done, of before and after, and I'll post them here!
Megan P (Community Manager) 23 Sep 2011

Sounds good, I'll be looking forward to seeing your pictures. Your dentist's office should have photos they take for records. Most offices are happy to share them with patients. I know taking good pictures of your own teeth is tricky, so you could probably ask them to share with you & save yourself the hassle. :)

Alicia (Community Manager) 30 Sep 2011

Thank you for the review. My sister is getting Invisalign and I've forwarded her this link. Very candid and informative. The progression has already been amazing!

alyssaaa6 1 Oct 2011
You're welcome! Thank you for reading and I hope your sister finds this useful! If she has any questions about it, let me know :)
Karen P 4 Oct 2011

I am very impressed with your results. Your dentist's office should use your video for future clients. I currently have metal braces but am planning on switching over invisalign. I'm excited to continue watching your progress. Any helpful tips?

alyssaaa6 11 Oct 2011
Thank you for the compliments!! I'm excited for my progress too! You'll love Invisalign so much more than traditional braces. I guess my helpful tips to you would be... I highly suggest changing into new trays before you go to bed. I've changed them during the day, just to see how much more pressure I'd feel, and it was no fun taking them out for meal times. Also, I know that orthodontics say to wear the trays for 22 hours. If I'm out to eat, I never brush my teeth in a public place. It's unsanitary and unnecessary, in my opinion. I've had my trays out for several hours at a time, until I got home to brush my teeth. When I put them back in, they're slightly tight, but within a couple minutes they're fine. I think they say 22 hours as a reminder to just wear them as much as possible!
Megan P (Community Manager) 18 Nov 2011

Loved the video update, especially how you have the countdown to being Invisalign free on your phone. Your celebratory squeals are adorable, can totally see your excitement!! :)

I'll be interested to hear if the orthodontist takes your buttons off at your next appointment, or has you keep them on for the remaining 7 days. Will you make sure to update us on that??

So glad things are going so well for you!!

alyssaaa6 20 Nov 2011
Thank you so much!! Thanks for always being so sweet! Glad you liked the video! I am veryyyy excited! :D

I'll definately make a video after my Jan 3rd appointment, and let you know about the attachments!!

It's getting closer! Woohoo!
Alicia (Community Manager) 18 Nov 2011

Alyssaaa6, wow! Already an amazing difference. You look great and your progress documentation is so helpful for anybody considering invisalign. Thanks so much for taking the time to update and share your story. It's so fun to watch your transformation!

alyssaaa6 20 Nov 2011
Thank you!!! Thanks for the compliments and thanks for taking the time to watch the video! :) I appreciate it!
Megan P (Community Manager) 8 Feb 2012

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!!

alyssaaa6 9 Feb 2012
Thanks Megan!! I promise I won't forget!! :) I'd hate to lose it too, believe me! That's what happened after I got my regular braces off. I got a wire retainer, even though I wasn't done with the treatment. From the beginning, that retainer didn't fit, so I never wore it. My teeth went riiiight in the place they started in. But, this retainer fits wonderfully, and I have no excuses not to wear it!
Megan P (Community Manager) 9 Feb 2012

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!!

alyssaaa6 9 Feb 2012
Definitely! I'd miss talking to you guys too!!
ChelseaDay10 17 Mar 2012
I dont get it, I have buck teeth an a little crooked does everyone have to wear a retainer? An your results are amazing
alyssaaa6 17 Mar 2012
Thank you so much!
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.
ChelseaDay10 18 Mar 2012
Ok thank u

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