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Crystal Braces is Legit- So Far! - Dallas, TX
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I've always had gaps, but they only recently...
WORTH IT$1,000
I've always had gaps, but they only recently bothered me. Invisalign is simply not an option at $5,500 up front. Crystal Braces sounded perfect for me, especially after their staff answered all my questions and consulting pictures over e-mail. The program is affordable and can be paid monthly ($100/mo).
I started the Crystal Braces process in December, taking impressions and sending them off for analysis. They sent two sets of material for impressions and although the instructions indicated that I would be charged for using the second set, they did not. The trays they send are HUGE (and I have a big mouth!) so maybe do request smaller size trays. The impression process was easy with the help of my orthodontist's assistant friend, but I suspect I could have handled it on my own.
The analysis process took a week longer than quoted, but I was happy with the predictions of an 8 month treatment program (minor movement case); so I agreed the the treatment.
I got the first trays, they hurt for a few days, but I did not need any pain relievers. They fit funny at first, but according to every resource on the web, there should be some 'give' in the molar areas. After a few days they settled down.
I am not halfway through my second tray, and I can see some movement. I am excited! I will update with progress photos.
I started the Crystal Braces process in December, taking impressions and sending them off for analysis. They sent two sets of material for impressions and although the instructions indicated that I would be charged for using the second set, they did not. The trays they send are HUGE (and I have a big mouth!) so maybe do request smaller size trays. The impression process was easy with the help of my orthodontist's assistant friend, but I suspect I could have handled it on my own.
The analysis process took a week longer than quoted, but I was happy with the predictions of an 8 month treatment program (minor movement case); so I agreed the the treatment.
I got the first trays, they hurt for a few days, but I did not need any pain relievers. They fit funny at first, but according to every resource on the web, there should be some 'give' in the molar areas. After a few days they settled down.
I am not halfway through my second tray, and I can see some movement. I am excited! I will update with progress photos.
UPDATED FROM Pugalm
2 months post
Tray number 3
I received tray 3 a week after they shipped it 2-day USPS :/ I don't know why I get so anxious to switch trays when they will still be arriving 30 days apart. Anyhow, this tray was the most pain I've felt so far. I've had it in now for 6 days and my teeth still feel sore and the trays are still tight. In the two previous trays this feeling only lasted 4 days. I think the teeth are being moved in 'sections' or a few at a time because the pain is mostly in one spot. None of this concerns me, I am very trusting about these kinds of things.
Even though I feel like my teeth are going to fall out.
Even though I feel like my teeth are going to fall out.
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August 20, 2015
How close do the trays follow the contours of the gum line? Are they accurate? Could you show us a photo?
September 23, 2015
I just noticed your comment, sorry. The tray edges are at the gumline, but are not contoured to follow it. Nobody notices when I have the tray in though.
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