“So Far - So Good - Sugar Land, TX”

I am on my first set of trays so right now I'm still in the honeymoon phase. I had one tooth in the front of my mouth extracted, buy my orthodontist had a fake one put in each tray and you can't tell which one was pulled. Of course when I take the tray out to eat, you can see one is missing but I try to eat as quickly as I can so I can brush/floss and get the bottom tray back in. I have 11 attachments or buttons or whatever they are called. I'm not thrilled that there are 4 you can see when I smile - but it's the end result that counts. The only pain so far has been from the shot I got to deaden my mouth when the bottom tooth was extracted.

I would suggest that anyone considering Invisalign search for what I believe Invisalign calls a "Premier Elite" or "Elite Premier" provider. That is a provider who has a great deal of experience fitting Invisalign. I also chose an orthodontist rather than a regular dentist. My trays are very comfortable - nothing rubs on my cheeks or gums. The only reason I know they are in my mouth is that at this time I feel a slight pressure on my teeth. I'm told by the orthodontist office to "just wait". At some point there will be pain associated with the movement of certain teeth.

Updated on Oct 7, 2010:
I just got my second set of trays yesterday (10/06/10). They are a little tighter than the first set, but no pain. I have one more attachment that will be glued on somewhere around tray 8 or 9 for a total of 12 attachments. At this time, I can't tell if my teeth are any straighter as the movement has been on the teeth in the back. By tray 9 I should start to see straightening of the front teeth. I will have a total of 16 trays on top and 10 on bottom followed by "refinement". I was originally told my treatment should last 15 - 18 months. My only "problem" is that I am impatient. I can hardly wait for the days to pass until it's time to put in the next tray.

Updated on 10 Feb 2011:
I am 5 months into my treatment and I still love the braces.

Only issue so far is one tooth that is not moving like it's supposed to. My orthodontist said during the refinement portion of the treatment I may have to wear rubberbands to get that tooth to move. I'm not real thrilled about the prospect of rubberbands - but again - it's the end result that counts.

The honeymoon phase is over - but I still love the braces and would suggest them and my orthodontist to anyone.