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My Invisalign Journey - Columbia, SC
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Aligners #16 with elastics
NRK0314March 5, 2015
$6,880
I haven't updated in a while but my treatment is coming along well. I saw my ortho today and received the button to begin wearing the elastic (rubber bands) to help correct my bite. My gap is not closed completely but there is definitely visible change in the size of it. The spacing in the lower teeth is almost completely closed. The orthodontist says that my progress looks great. I received aligners #16-19 today so I go back again in 8wks.
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Aligners #7
NRK0314October 30, 2014
It has been a while since I've posted but my treatment is going well. I just inserted aligners #7 tonight. I have definitely noticed that the spaces between my bottom teeth are getting smaller. According to my clincheck I should see more noticeable changes in my gap around aligner #10. No major issues with my aligners. I have definitely gotten use to the attatchments. I still average about 22 hrs a day in wear time.
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October 30, 2014
Very nice! Good job keeping up your weartime! Did you ever post your ClinCheck?
October 30, 2014
Thank you. I have not posted my ClinCheck. I did not receive a copy but will ask for one at my next appt.
October 31, 2014
I just wanted to make sure you hadn't posted it and I just missed it somehow :).
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Attachments/Aligner #4
NRK0314September 19, 2014
I received my attachments on yesterday. I have 15 total, one on almost every tooth except the front bottom four and the very last molars on top and bottom. I know the attachments are needed but I am having a difficult time removing my trays now. The bottom tray is no problem actually but the top is almost impossible to get off. My teeth are very sore. I tried to skip eating today because I did not want to bother taking out the top tray but I became too hungry and had to give in lol. The assistants at my ortho's office said it would get easier to remove them like I was able to prior to getting the attachments but im very doubtful. I really hope that they are right. I cracked my phone so I will post new photos when I'm able to.
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September 19, 2014
The assistant is right! It will get very easy to take out the trays again. The attachments wear down a bit, and also once the tray gets looser (just like it's been doing) it gets easier to take it out. I could never do it without having nails or a tool, but I couldn't do that without attachments either.
Do you normally put your new tray on in the evening? Because that really helps--if you don't have to take it out again for at least 8 hours after the first time you put it in. It's annoying when you go to the doctor and they switch the tray for you, though, because then it's in the middle of the day. I used to just skip meals (like you tried) for 6-8 hours before taking them out the first time. So I'd skip lunch and eat a late dinner--that kind of thing.
After a few days with them in, things will improve markedly. Do you have any ortho wax on hand? If the attachments start rubbing your teeth while you try to eat, that can be helpful.
Do you normally put your new tray on in the evening? Because that really helps--if you don't have to take it out again for at least 8 hours after the first time you put it in. It's annoying when you go to the doctor and they switch the tray for you, though, because then it's in the middle of the day. I used to just skip meals (like you tried) for 6-8 hours before taking them out the first time. So I'd skip lunch and eat a late dinner--that kind of thing.
After a few days with them in, things will improve markedly. Do you have any ortho wax on hand? If the attachments start rubbing your teeth while you try to eat, that can be helpful.
September 20, 2014
Well I'm glad to hear that it will get easier. The pressure is not unbearable but definitely no fun. Feels like I'm nearly pulling out a tooth when trying to remove them now. I do see that I will definitely have to let my nails grow again now that I have these attachment ( I did not need them before the attachments.
I do change trays at night before bed (I read that recommendation on here from several reviews prior to beginning treatment) and found that it helps. It does suck to change earlier in the day like at the ortho's office. My appts have been early morning but I have scheduled my next appt (8wks) for late afternoon (just before closing) since I will have to get a new tray.
I do have some wax as I saw that you suggested that when I first joined the site. I have not had to use it yet. Surprisingly (given I have a mouth full lol) the attachments have not irritated my mouth yet. They don't feel too rough or maybe it's because I do not have the trays out for very long.
September 20, 2014
It doesn't happen to everyone, that the attachments make sores. It happened to me so I harp on it, but I don't even think I've seen half of us complain about it.
And sorry about repeating myself. I don't remember very well:(. But I hope things improve quickly for you and you don't get sores from the attachments. I think some doctors even buff them a little after they artach them.
And sorry about repeating myself. I don't remember very well:(. But I hope things improve quickly for you and you don't get sores from the attachments. I think some doctors even buff them a little after they artach them.
September 23, 2014
Just wanted to let you know that things are actually getting better :). It is getting a little easier to remove the trays as I get use to the attachments. Thank you for all your support and positive feedback. Repeating yourself is definitely nothing to apologize for. I think we all benefit from what you have to say no matter how many times you say it lol. It helps too because there are so many reviews and often you read helpful info in one and forget where it was posted or who posted it lol. Again thanks for all you do here!
September 23, 2014
:D. You made my day for real!
I went with my seven-year-old daughter to get her braces put on today. She needs a frenectomy too, though on her top lip. They won't do it at age 7, though. She's doing Damon braces cause she's too young for Invisalign. I thought of you right away. :)
So glad to hear that things are improving. They usually do, but it's still nice to hear every time!
I went with my seven-year-old daughter to get her braces put on today. She needs a frenectomy too, though on her top lip. They won't do it at age 7, though. She's doing Damon braces cause she's too young for Invisalign. I thought of you right away. :)
So glad to hear that things are improving. They usually do, but it's still nice to hear every time!
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