shantas2010

My Journey to the World of Invisalign!! - Corona, CA

Thank you!! my impression was taken today, the buttons are gone, now waiting for the 2nd clin check and more trays for the refinement, hope it works out!!

Hi ocdave: OMG another year of tx! You are sure giving me the encouragement to continue on with my possible refinement! I am on tray 12 of 13, I still have overjet and some gaps at the bottom teeth, my dentist said I may have to go for refinement. I am already tired of this whole process, hating invisalign and wondering if I should have opted out for metal braces as I don't seem to see much of a change with the overjet. But you are giving me hope!! Thanks

hello there: Hang in there, things do get better and easier...:) In regards to the smell. I also had similar experience and after trying many ways to clean my trays, I finally came up with a routine and its helping me with keeping away the smell! I of course brush and floss and clean my tongue thoroughly. Then I scrub my trays with regular dish soap and soak them in a solution of equal part of water and hydrogen peroxide. Then rinse them under cold water before putting them back on my teeth. I do the soaking while I eat. I have noticed that my aligner do not smell any more. I soak them at least twice a day. I can not clean them thoroughly when I work. I am a nurse in a hospital and I only get 30 min lunch break so its very difficult to have the time to clean with the hydrogen peroxide solution! Good luck..:)

Its just like grinding the enamel of my teeth to create more spaces between two teeth so that the teeth start to move and rotate to the position that they are supposed to be, they have rooms to rotate and move! That's my understanding!!

Yes I agree with you, even if I don't see any changes yet but I certainly know that my gums are more healthier than ever! I also became very passionate about my dental hygiene!! I wish I had that awareness before, I would have had cavity free teeth..lol . Your teeth are looking great! Keep up the good work and keep us posted about your progress. I love reading the experiences my fellow invisalign users are going through!!