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36 years old , pregnancy and Invisalign - Poulton, UKd
UPDATED FROM Pocahonta12
3 years post
After match
Pocahonta12July 3, 2017
$5,000
It's been two weeks since I finished my treatment and wear only ratainers... such a weird feeling. I'm still in the habit of brushing my teeth every time I eat or drink, my jaws feel uncomfortable and sometimes hurting. I'm assuming everything needs to settle. Retainers are much more bulku than Invisalign and not so comfortable. Probably just have to get used to it. I kept my last set of trays and still wear it once for a while as I feel my teeth are moving. Every time I put my trays on they are tighter and tighter. I can see this journey it's a life time treatment. But I'm desperate not to come back where I was ...
UPDATED FROM Pocahonta12
2 years post
I'm done !!
Pocahonta12June 27, 2017
Hurray !!! I'm done !!! It was looking by journey , initially planned 18 month but it's been 3 years. I can smile again !!! For all who read my story , don't give up ! It is worth it at the end . I wear bright lipstick, I smile and I feel confident again! Good looking luck everybody on their journeys . Looks sometimes do matter !!!
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June 28, 2017
You look gorgeous! It's inspired me to pursue Invisalign, even though I was worried the results may not be worth the money
June 28, 2017
Good luck !!! I had my doubts too but now when I look at the pictures it was worth it
June 29, 2017
I am about to be getting Invisalign in September after I fix some cavities. ..This was a LONG journey! Thanks for sharing! You look more beautiful than ever and kudos to you for being so dedicated handling this aggravation during pregnancy!
September 6, 2017
I've been following your journey throughout my own, and I have to say, your smile looks amazing!
January 3, 2018
Thank you. It was a hard work and it’s like an addiction I feel better with my trays on. So paranoid my teeth will come back to the previous position
January 3, 2018
I've been following your journey because we were pregnant together, your teeth look beautiful! mine started at 18 months and was 3 years in the end too! perseverance paid off!! best of luck to you!
January 3, 2018
Thank you. I hope your baby is well. Can’t believe my boy is already 2.5 . I’m still on finishing touches with last tray. Hopefully done by next week.
UPDATED FROM Pocahonta12
2 years post
Almost there but not there
Pocahonta12May 17, 2017
Another month to go... still two gaps to go .. started to think about retainer and decided for removable one. I have also asked about teeth shaping but my dentist said I won't need it. Let's see
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May 17, 2017
Almost there - well done! I've got the fixed retainer AND removable ones which seem to be working fine, although I do find the feel of the fixed ones a bit irritating, they also make it feel like they those teeth and definitely not moving anywhere! I've been finished 6 weeks now and absolutely loving it! My orthodontist did shape my teeth a little, but your teeth look lovely as they are. I'm whitening my teeth at the moment (it was included in the price) and then officially finished. Congratulations on coming such a long way :)
May 21, 2017
I've just read your full review & wanted to say well done on sticking with the process through all your trials & tribulations, you're obviously a determined character & will get the rewards. I'm a year into treatment using Damon Clear system (at age 54 - it's never too late!!), progress is good but don't know how long it will be, I try not to think about it. I wish I'd known about Real Self before because some support in those early days would have been great, there is so much that you're NOT told when you get the treatment, like nausea, pain, eating etc. I've found it a weight loss system as well
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Are you wearing your retainers all day, or just at night when you go to sleep? I am already looking ahead to finishing my treatment, and am worried about having to wear the retainers for 20-22 hours/day, just like the aligners.