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Just Started my Invisalign Journey.... - Essex, UK
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So, at the ripe old age of 36 I have finally taken...
Retsi79August 4, 2016
WORTH IT$5,273
So, at the ripe old age of 36 I have finally taken the plunge to fix my crooked front teeth! I have always been very conscious of my crooked front teeth (not that anyone ever mentions it!)
I heard a jingle on the radio and went for a free consultation, having not heard of Invisalign before! But I really liked the sound of the invisible braces and found myself signing up!
My trays were in within 14 days of having the 3d scan. I was VERY nervous about having them fitted, but actually it was ok. I think I have over 20 attachments to come. I am also due to have elastics but I said no. They wanted to put them on my '2's', and i could barely open my mouth or speak, and they were SO visible, I declined. At my next appointment I will see what this means for my treatment plan.
I am also going to purchase the VPro5 to speed up the treatment and be done in 6 months or so!
I heard a jingle on the radio and went for a free consultation, having not heard of Invisalign before! But I really liked the sound of the invisible braces and found myself signing up!
My trays were in within 14 days of having the 3d scan. I was VERY nervous about having them fitted, but actually it was ok. I think I have over 20 attachments to come. I am also due to have elastics but I said no. They wanted to put them on my '2's', and i could barely open my mouth or speak, and they were SO visible, I declined. At my next appointment I will see what this means for my treatment plan.
I am also going to purchase the VPro5 to speed up the treatment and be done in 6 months or so!
UPDATED FROM Retsi79
3 days post
Photos added!
Retsi79August 4, 2016
Photos added, both with my first aligner 4 days in.
It's actually been surprisingly ok! Lisp gets worse in the evening when I am tired, and I have a sore on my gum above a back molar, but some dental wax has helped. Sleeping has been no problem.
Been averaging 22 hours. 1/2 for breakfast and lunch and an hour for dinner (and I've been soaking them in retainer brite)
It's actually been surprisingly ok! Lisp gets worse in the evening when I am tired, and I have a sore on my gum above a back molar, but some dental wax has helped. Sleeping has been no problem.
Been averaging 22 hours. 1/2 for breakfast and lunch and an hour for dinner (and I've been soaking them in retainer brite)
Replies (12)
August 5, 2016
Sounds like you're doing well already and at 36 you are young compared to some of us on here! I'm on tray 8 of 26 (with 18 attachments) and looking forward to seeing the beginning of some changes in the next few months - it takes a while to notice anything, although if you have IPR you will notice flossing gets a lot easier. How many trays are you going to have? My orthodontist says that I need to stick to changing trays every 2 weeks, so I won't be able to speed up the treatment, but can't wait to see the end result. Good luck - look forward to seeing your progress :)
August 5, 2016
I love brite. It makes so much nicer taste :) well done to you. I am on my 3 tray and just been to my orthodontist who put 7 attachments on. I find it nearly impossible to take them off now :(
August 17, 2016
I'm obsessed with the brite lite stuff already! amazing! I really struggled the first 3/4 days, I think its normal to you have weird things on your teeth and have to remove them with your hands, I like others pull mine at the top back of each side and work my way forward! Haha! I hope it gets better, good luck/!
August 17, 2016
Me too. It will get better a assume. Get one of the outie sticks. They are brill . Could not done without having it.
August 12, 2016
Do you recommend retainer brite? I've come accross it a few times now with good reviews? Hope you are getting on well! :)
August 12, 2016
Yes very much so. I have been soaking them once a day using half a tablet and they are clean and don't smell.
I know I am only on tray 1 but it's been surprisingly ok! No pain and I can get them in and out. However I expect this will all change when I get my 28 attachments on Tuesday!
I know I am only on tray 1 but it's been surprisingly ok! No pain and I can get them in and out. However I expect this will all change when I get my 28 attachments on Tuesday!
August 12, 2016
I've just purchased them! See how I get on! That's good to hear! I think you get used to the pain and feelings quite quickly! I'm 90% used to the attachments now after only a week! Good luck for Tuesday :) x
August 15, 2016
Yes massive recommendation for brite lite. Even my orthodontist said I keep my retainers nice and clean. Even though I drink coffee with them in.
August 12, 2016
Thats great! Glad you have had an 'easy time' so far! Im in my mid-thirties too, and my upper front teeth look similar to yours, except mine is covered with bonding. At least for now. Im on tray 13, and I love retainer brite too, has really done wonders! :)
August 12, 2016
Thanks Ivvy. How has it been for you so far? Have you seen much movement as yet?
August 12, 2016
Yes, definitely, thanks for asking! I'm really happy with the progress! :) I feel like my arch is wider, the angle of that crooked front tooth has improved a lot, and my lower teeth are less crowded. I have a slight lisp sometimes when feeling really tired, but nothing bad. Honestly, when tired, everything seems to be hard, even speaking English (it's not my first language) Lol! :) So it's not a big deal. Overall, I couldn't be happier with Invisalign! Hope you will feel the same way! :)
January 24, 2017
Good luck ! I'm British and living in America - just started my treatment. I was interested in the cost in the U.K. So thanks for posting. I think mine will be $4000 after insurance contributions.
UPDATED FROM Retsi79
14 days post
Attachments tomorrow!
Retsi79August 15, 2016
Eek! Think it's about to get real now. The first trays have been so fine, much better than I expected. I am impatient for the next step but scared as I am having so many (28), and also that I will struggle to get them in and out.
Also going to buy the VPro5 to speed up so I can change trays weekly. I will update tomorrow!
Also going to buy the VPro5 to speed up so I can change trays weekly. I will update tomorrow!
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August 15, 2016
You will be fine. Especially, using the device, which will make things so much easier, and painless! :) Other than getting used to the looks and feel of the attachments, hopefully not much will change, and will continue to have an easy ride! Good luck! :)
August 16, 2016
How did it go? Also how much is the vpro5? Is it through your orthodontist or independent seller. ( asking as I am in uk too)
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Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you'll keep us updated frequently on how you're doing.