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Now or Never
UPDATED FROM ace11
9 months post
Tray 20/20
ace11February 23, 2014
WORTH IT$5,000
Last tray!!! I just started the implant process a week ago and everything went fine. The screw of the implant does not affect my trays at all. I'm 99% sure I'm not going to ask for refinements as I'm very pleased with the outcome and I can't imagine more trays improving it that much more. I will be getting the permanent retainers with the wires behind my teeth (top and bottom) and clear retainers at night. I am so glad to be this close, as the journey was frustrating at times... mostly with eating out and having to brush/floss afterwards. Overall, I'm very happy with the process with only one regret.... should have did it sooner. What's next for me is finishing tray 20, getting some bonding done to fix some chips, permanent retainers and completing my implant. Hopefully, that will be all folks.
UPDATED FROM ace11
7 months post
Tray 15/20
ace11December 21, 2013
75% complete. I'm hanging in there and I'm starting to see the finish line. With my next appointment in Jan, my orth said we'll start talking about retainers. I'm going to push for the wire ones on both top and bottom if possible. At this point, I don't think I'll go with refinements as I just want to be done. I guess I'll have 12 more weeks to decide. I still want to get an implant for tooth 19 and some bonding done after my treatment. so far I'm very happy with the results.
Some tips: I wear my trays for about 22.5 hours a day. I always make my meals first and have everything ready then take out my trays. I clean my trays every time I take them out. If I'm eating out, I will at least rinse them out with water. I only brush my trays with water and will occasionally use tooth paste if they start to smell. I only drink water with my trays in and nothing else.... occasional vodka and tonic if I'm going out.
Some tips: I wear my trays for about 22.5 hours a day. I always make my meals first and have everything ready then take out my trays. I clean my trays every time I take them out. If I'm eating out, I will at least rinse them out with water. I only brush my trays with water and will occasionally use tooth paste if they start to smell. I only drink water with my trays in and nothing else.... occasional vodka and tonic if I'm going out.
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December 22, 2013
Dang! Look at you, that overjet is almost gone! Is your doctor talking refinements already? At 75%, it seems like they wouldn't know. But you'll definitely know by the end if you want the refinements. If it's something like your midline being off (that's what happened to me) you might decide it's worth another couple of months. I am right there with you on the Hawley retainers, though. On the one hand, I really regret getting the Viveras, and now having to fight my ortho to get Hawleys. On the other hand, I wouldn't have known how awful the Viveras were for my bite had I not tried them, and then I might have been annoyed with the Hawleys, so I'm kind of okay with it, as long as I don't have to pay too much! But if you already know, yeah, fight for what you want while it's still included in the price!!
Continued good luck!
Continued good luck!
December 22, 2013
My doctor didn't say anything about refinements. I think it'll be up to me whether I'm happy or not. I actually want to get the permanent wires that is bonded to the back of the teeth. I think they'll be the best option for keeping the teeth from relapsing. I'm not sure if any retainers are included in this cost, but I'll definitely check.
December 22, 2013
Ah yes, the bonded retainers. My ortho mentioned those, but I'm so paranoid about flossing. On the other hand, I've seen some bonded ones lately that are shaped like waves, so a loop is bonded to each tooth, but the wire is below the gum line. I don't know how many orthos are using those yet, though. I'm guessing not many. The great thing is you can't take them out or lose them. But they also don't keep all your teeth--I've only seen them on the first maybe eight or so?
Whatever you hear, keep us posted?
Whatever you hear, keep us posted?
December 22, 2013
What insurance are you using to cover a portion of the cost?
UPDATED FROM ace11
5 months post
Tray 11
ace11October 26, 2013
Sorry I haven't updated in a while, but been real busy. I recently got back from a 2 weeks business trip abroad to a poor country. I knew it would be difficult to keep my invisalign in the entire time consistently. I talked to my orth and he recommend that I complete a full 2 weeks and can wear the same tray only at night for the 2 weeks I'm gone. I did a lot better and averaged about 18 hours a day compared to my 22 hours when I'm at home. I had it off for about 9 hours on one of the days, but everything seems ok. I'm over half way done now and seen good improvements. Hope everyone can hang tough. I get IPR in week 12.
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October 26, 2013
Thanks for posting an update! Glad to hear that things are continuing to progress for you :) I'm curious as to what it was about your trip that made it difficult to keep the trays in? I never did any significant traveling while I was in aligners.
October 26, 2013
It was the lack of clean water and meeting with clients for lunch and dinner was the most difficult. I have a good routine at home which gets thrown out when traveling.
October 26, 2013
Ohhh, that makes sense! It's great that you had the foresight to talk to your dentist about it, so you could get a plan for surviving the trip without losing your progress on your teeth! Thanks for sharing all of that--maybe others will think of these possibilities now and also avoid pitfalls when traveling!
October 28, 2013
Great progress so far! Same thing happened to me with work, so I'm about 2 trays behind. But my teeth look great so I'm happy! I have a lot of IPR done too. Going in for round 3 in December. I hate it simply because the concept grosses me out but the process is quick and I never feel a thing.
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