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My Clear Correct Experience - Arkansas

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Im a 29 yr old Clear Correct user for the first...

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jwortham
$4,500

Im a 29 yr old Clear Correct user for the first time. I have and over bite with my top teeth jetted more than I wld like. I have no crooked or misplaced teeth. Their straight. I just want teeth pulled back and my top gaps closed. So here is my experience of this product that I pray that works :)
I got my Phase 0 on March 7, 2014.
Phase 0 pretty much is the approval stage. Clear Correct sends the liners to the dentist, u put them in to make sure they fit. If they fit properly then they approve this and Clear Correct will finish making the rest of the aligners. The dentist made sure I was able to get them out and able to put them back in before I left.
I told to go ahead and wear them because it helps keep ur teeth from changing and helps u get use to them and be prepared for Phase 1. They do fit snug at first. I felt like I was ripping my teeth out when I was removing them the first couple days. I had a bad lisp for first two days. It does slowly go away. So make sure u sing away so ur tongue will adjust. I got my aligners at 11am. I dodnt feel soreness until about 4am. My front teeth hurt. You can tame IBU but i didnt. It hurt to take them out and put in first first two days. Then it was fine. Make sure you buy toothbrush/toothpaste for extra places you go. U will need. You cant eat or drink anything but water with them in. That bites but it does keep u from snacking a lot. I have noticed that my mouth gets dry. So drink lots of water. Somewhat helps. The liners will feel funny. Like a different smooth kind of feeling. So make sure u clean ur aligners. U can use toothpaste or just soap and water. I clean mine once a day. My only concern is that my teeth are really sensitive to cold when I drink with them out while I eat. Thats something I have to discuss with the dentist when I go back. Its painful for me so im concerned. But I will look into it. Also with my aligners the top one I had to take a nail file and smooth the top edge. Easy fix.
my next apt is the 27th for Phase 1 (where teeth start moving). I'll keep Thu updated and will do pics. Hope this helps people with concerns and questions. :)

jwortham's provider

Dr Mark Chunn

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March 13, 2014
Hi and thanks for starting your review!  Are you planning on posting pictures?  Also, you said "tame IBU" at one point…is that "take ibuprofen"?  I don't know what IBU is otherwise.

As for the sensitivity, I found this question in the doctors's Q&A forum.  It is under Invisalign, because more people use Invisalign, but the premise is the same.  Sensitivity to Cold w/ Invisalign.

Good luck, and I look forward to following your treatment!
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March 14, 2014
Yes im sorry... I meant TAKE ibuprofen lol. If that was my only mistake on my phone then I did great lol. yes on Phase 1 I will be posting pics. I hope this works for me. Thank u for the sensitivity link. I will let ppl know how long that lasts as well.
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March 14, 2014
Wow.  I'm impressed that was from your phone.  There were a few other typos, but we don't worry about that here unless it's really confusing.  LOL!  I have so many typos in my own reviews, and the phone ones are always way worse.  No worries.

Good luck on the 27th!!
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March 14, 2014
Thanks lol. My auto correct on my phone has a mind of its own. I wish I cld go edit the typos lol. Thanks for the good luck. I just don't want them to let me down :) The reason I want to wait until I get my Phase 1 is because the Phase 0 doesn't really shift your teeth any. But who knows, maybe I can get them a couple of days sooner. I have read some bad/good reviews and yes it does make me nervous and I hope that they work. I have been self conscious for to many years now. My sons orthodontist (well a lady that works there) said that she is afraid that I wont be pleased. Im not sure if its bc she works in an orthodontist place or bc she really is concerned. So yes, I am scared but I am ready to start Phase 1 so I can see my progress. I hope for great results because I don't want anyone to feel how I feel. Esp once you pay $4500.
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March 14, 2014
I certainly understand your concern.  I hope it all goes so smoothly you wonder why you ever worried.
UPDATED FROM jwortham
21 days post

My Invisalign Experience

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jwortham
My apt got rescheduled to next week but will still keep posted. Thanks :)

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March 28, 2014
Thanks for the update!  We have a few other active participants in the Clear Correct community, and I hope you have time to take a look :).  Here's a short list:

Bbop (tray 1c or so)
DZappala (tray 4a)
LittleJessica (tray 7 of 16)
Vanessa6617 (new)

If you need technical help (like posting pics or vids) please let me know :D.  I look forward to your next update!
UPDATED FROM jwortham
26 days post

Got Phase 1 today

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jwortham
Went and had Phase 1 put in. My appt was at 920am. Now I am hurting. I havent taken anything but I may later.
Today I got to see my end results on computer. Im beyond excited. My treatment plan is looking to be 11-12 months with a total of 16 aligners. Now on 1/16. In 3 wks I put my 2/16 in. (Still in phase 1). These aligners are moving my top front teeth and my corner teeth on bottom. I can definitely feel it in these areas. My next appt in May 13. I will then get engagers put on bottom jaw area (the buttons). Then I will get my next two sets. So I'll go in every 6 weeks.

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April 1, 2014
I'm sorry you're hurting :(.  But it definitely gets better!  Are you doing 3 weeks per aligner still?  Because then most of the time you won't be feeling pain!
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April 6, 2014
My next aligners go in on April 29. It will be every 3 wks. I find that its very sensitive when I chew food still.
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April 7, 2014
That lasted throughout my Invisalign--I mean that the teeth felt kind of loose and not up to chewing properly.  If it's very bothersome, you may wish to contact your doctor to make sure it's expected and that everything is going as planned, you know?