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My Invisalign Journey! Correcting Overjet/overbite - Australia
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So i've wanted braces all my life and now at 24 I...
jupiter92January 29, 2016
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So i've wanted braces all my life and now at 24 I can finally/somewhat afford them!
I went into 3 orthodontists and they all said completely different things.
The first orthodontist told me they could do clear upper 6 braces and the rest metal, with 4 extractions (and could get them put on the day i went in??)
The second orthodontist said I could get all clear on top but metal bottoms with 4 extractions and TADs.
And finally, my last orthodontist said I was able to get invisalign and NO extractions. I wasn't too sure what Invisalign was, I went home and researched A LOT. And thought this would be my choice.
I settled for my last orthodontist, which was the overall price of $7800 which included whitening at the end.
I went in on January 9th for my clincheck and noticed I had attachments on ALL my front teeth, but they were the 'problem' area, as I have an overbite/jet, therefore to correct it, they need all of them on there. I also have 21 trays
I get them put on Febuary 6 - will continue review
I went into 3 orthodontists and they all said completely different things.
The first orthodontist told me they could do clear upper 6 braces and the rest metal, with 4 extractions (and could get them put on the day i went in??)
The second orthodontist said I could get all clear on top but metal bottoms with 4 extractions and TADs.
And finally, my last orthodontist said I was able to get invisalign and NO extractions. I wasn't too sure what Invisalign was, I went home and researched A LOT. And thought this would be my choice.
I settled for my last orthodontist, which was the overall price of $7800 which included whitening at the end.
I went in on January 9th for my clincheck and noticed I had attachments on ALL my front teeth, but they were the 'problem' area, as I have an overbite/jet, therefore to correct it, they need all of them on there. I also have 21 trays
I get them put on Febuary 6 - will continue review
Replies (9)
January 29, 2016
It looks like most of the attachments on your front teeth may end up hidden by your top lip when you smile. I have an overbite as well and am so worried that my attachments will end up right in middle of my teeth!
Best of luck on your journey. Please keep us posted.
Best of luck on your journey. Please keep us posted.
January 30, 2016
He gave me the option if I wanted attachments on the back! But he also warned me that attachments on the back might not give me the results I want! So I just settled to get them on the front. But thank you, shall try keep this updated :)
February 2, 2016
Traditional braces and Invisalign work differently. Both have there advantages and disadvantages. I think you made the right choice by not pulling any teeth. Good luck with your treatment.
February 4, 2016
Thank you! I'm kind of glad I didn't pull any teeth too... I was extremely worried about getting a 'sunken' in face!
March 3, 2017
Good luck. Braces work better. I had an overbite and had braces twice when I was younger, plus jaw surgery. Long story short, I didn't wear my retainers and my teeth moved. I got Invisalign over 2 years ago. I'm in my late 30's. The first set of trays totaled 21. I got 12 refinement trays. My bite is still off. It's been a nightmare.
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February 4, 2016
Thank you for posting! I look forward to embarking on this journey with you.
UPDATED FROM jupiter92
1 day pre
Invisalign is on!
jupiter92February 6, 2016
So today marks day 1 of Invisalign!
I went in and they cleaned/buffed my teeth with a blue gel, and then places all of my attachments on! Feels super weird, but i'm hoping i'll get used to it (i'm sure I will!)
I also got some IPR done, was super scared that this was going to hurt, it only hurt when he reached my gums, but it was manageable.
After all my attachments were put on and my IPR was finished, I put my first first trays in and looked in the mirror. Oh wow I felt like it looked weird. Because of the plastic, it has made it harder for me to bite down and it looks like I have an open bite now! Oh well, 21 trays and i'll be somewhat/hopefully finished!
I got it done at 12 and its currently 4.30, i'm starting to feel the pressure, especially when i bite down on my chewies on the front teeth.
I havnt tried eating yet, very worried about that. I'm thinking soup is on the cards for dinner haha.
Oh yes, and I also have a lisp when i use any words that have the "S" in it, but practice makes perfect right haha.
I went in and they cleaned/buffed my teeth with a blue gel, and then places all of my attachments on! Feels super weird, but i'm hoping i'll get used to it (i'm sure I will!)
I also got some IPR done, was super scared that this was going to hurt, it only hurt when he reached my gums, but it was manageable.
After all my attachments were put on and my IPR was finished, I put my first first trays in and looked in the mirror. Oh wow I felt like it looked weird. Because of the plastic, it has made it harder for me to bite down and it looks like I have an open bite now! Oh well, 21 trays and i'll be somewhat/hopefully finished!
I got it done at 12 and its currently 4.30, i'm starting to feel the pressure, especially when i bite down on my chewies on the front teeth.
I havnt tried eating yet, very worried about that. I'm thinking soup is on the cards for dinner haha.
Oh yes, and I also have a lisp when i use any words that have the "S" in it, but practice makes perfect right haha.
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February 6, 2016
Congrats on your first day! Mine will be soon! I appreciate you going through the process so I know what to expect! :)
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