I just started on November 25th. Today I'm on my 2nd tray (orthodontist's plan is to try to get everything finished in 18 months, so I change my trays every week). I've had a problem with both my first and second tray not seating properly, which I heard happens quite frequently and I need to use my chewie to seat it properly. With my first tray, it took about 3 days for it to seat properly on...
Are you having lots of questions about getting your teeth straightened? I know I have! Reading reviews on this site really helped me, and I’d like to share what I’ve experienced, and questions! WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE FIRST CONSULT? First, the orthodontist/dentist will check your mouth and teeth to see if you are a good candidate. If you are, they will then take ‘records’, or make im...
I'm scheduled to get my first set of aligners tomorrow. I'm a granddaughter of a dentist, but my grandmother never taught me dental hygiene or importance of orthodontics. I spent a lot of money fixing my gum issues and replacing old fillings over the past two years. I stopped being afraid of other dentists after I met my dentist in 2014. I decided to do Invisalign at his office because I would...
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