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Started Invisalign This Week!!

I started tray 14 of 28 today so this is the half-way point and I really DON'T see much movement. I'm very dissapointed BUT my provider said that I'm right on track where I should be. She showed me the current 3-D simulation of my mouth and there is some noticable movement from the firt image but after 6 months it seems I should be MUCH further along. If my teeth barely moved in 6 months, how can they possibly be finished in 6 more months? Each new tray I put in fits, so I'm sure I'm doing everything the way I should. I'm still due to have some teeth filed so maybe after that I will see better results. Though, that isn't scheduled until the last 2-3 months from the last tray. I thought that would have been done a lot sooner. The one canine that sticks out (the tooth I am most concerned about)still looks the same. I have become obsessed with my dental hygine, so that is one good thing to come out of the Invisiligh process so far. After the first 2 trays it got easier each day getting used to the trays being in. My speech cleared up too which I was glad to get past that. Should I be concerned at this point about my progress? Are my concerns typical or is there something going wrong with my treatment? Hope to hear from those that have finished their treatment! :-)

It's strange but I don't have the problem anymore. After the the first few days it went away.

From your picture I wouldn't think you needed any work done to your teeth! I know I'm more self concious because mine are no where near perfect but if I had your smile,I would be more than happy! It looks like we started about the same time on the treatment but you will finish much faster than I will. Yes...I'm jealous! ;-). For cleaning the trays I soak them once a day in denture cleaner. I bought the generic brand at Wal-Mart to save a little money plus I can't imagine there is a big difference between that and the name brand. I also brush them gently after each time I am done brushing my teeth. When I read how people say their trays get stained, I don't see how that's possible. They are only in for two weeks and if you follow the instructions and clean them properly they shoud never get stains. Anyway, good luck with your treatment. I'm sure you will have a more then perfect smile when you are done!

Suzi, Who was your provider? I want to make sure i am not using the same one. Thanks.