I always disliked seeing my smile in photos, especially because one of my front teeth is crossed over the other. It isn’t just the aesthetics..forget about trying to get anything unstuck from there without dental floss. I’ve had to start carrying it in my purse! I decided it was time to take action and I have an appointment for my first trays in a few weeks. I’ve followed RealSelf for years, so figure I should make a contribution. Updated on 23 Feb 2019: Updated on 21 Mar

I started Invisalign almost 3 weeks ago. I am also using Acceledent, which allows you to change trays every week, instead of every 2 weeks, so I am on my third tray. So far so good! I contemplated Invisalign treatment for a year or so, and actually had consultations with a total of four orthodontists before finally settling on the one I began treatment with. I had braces as a teenager, and I have terrible memories of it! I didn't want anything like that experience, pain-wise,

I started my Invisalign treatment in October 2013. It's been more problematic than I'd expected. Here's what I have found difficult: 1. A few days after starting treatment I had a meeting at a client's office. My new trays were quite sharp, and they cut the inside of my mouth, causing the top tray to fill up with blood. It was very embarrassing. 2. The trays make it difficult to speak, a problem which is supposed to go away but hasn't. When I try to pronounce certain sounds,

I am halfway through my treatment which started in October. I choose Dr. I after much research for several reasons. His offices offered the latest equipment. He had a lot of experience with Invisalign. He had a series a great reviews from several sources and the people at his office have been attentive, straightforward and detailed. I was set up from my first appointment with a realistic expectation of pain, length, cost and effort needed on my part. There are some trays and some