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45 Yr Old Wanting to Close Gap and Correct Overbite. Hillsborough, NC
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Just received trays 1 & 2 today and was told I'll...
kallisonJanuary 27, 2016
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Just received trays 1 & 2 today and was told I'll be wearing each tray for 3 weeks. Looking at the package, it says I'll have 16 trays. Immediate pressure when I put tray 1 in - WOW. The pain has eased some and so far, I haven't had to pop any pills. I'll upload pics soon. Any advise is welcomed.
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UPDATED FROM kallison
5 days post
Tray 1, Day 5
kallisonFebruary 1, 2016
Happy to report that I am able to take my trays in and out without crying!!! To me, this is a HUGE achievement because the pain was REAL!!!
I'm hoping to add pics soon - didn't realize how hard it was to take pictures of my mouth
I'm hoping to add pics soon - didn't realize how hard it was to take pictures of my mouth
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February 9, 2016
Im planning on starting this treatment next month. Didn't realize how painful it is so am glad to have read your post to mentally prepare for this. I have a low tolerance for pain but its so worth it to have my teeth straight with no more gap.
February 10, 2016
I'm still on tray 1 and I hope it's all worth it too. But to be honest, after the 3rd day, the pain wasn't bad at all. and now, there's absolutely no pain taking the trays in or out. I move on to tray 2 on Feb. 17th and I'm praying that the pain will not be nearly as bad as tray 1 was.
Make you post when you get your trays next month.
Make you post when you get your trays next month.
February 22, 2016
Yes, I plan on making a post when I have my appointment and then get trays. It's so helpful reading about other people's experiences with ClearCorrect. I had a baby 5 months ago and am nursing so I can't take any pain killers. At least I know from your posts that the pain should be short lived. Thanks again for sharing your experience and hope you get awesome results.
March 3, 2016
I have had some sets that there was hardly any pressure at all, but I had a couple that felt like my teeth was going to fall out if I took my appliance off lol I found that if you change your appliance right before bed and take some Tylenol or ibuprofen it helps a lot :) After the first couple days you should not feel it as much. but wearing them the 3 weeks helps hold them in place until next time... I agree the first few trays are the most challenging but after that it feels completely normal :) I also have/had an overbite and after just the first couple sets I saw a tremendous difference, good luck on your journey guys!! Also you are saying how hard it is to take selfies of your teeth haha I agree!! I look in the mirror and instead of using the back (selfie camera) turn it around so you are using the front facing camera, and hold it in front of your teeth. looking in the mirror you will be able to see what you are taking a picture of...make sure there is lots of light :)
March 3, 2016
Thanks for the picture taking tips!! 3 weeks seems like a long time, I'm so looking forward to my next set of trays.
March 19, 2016
Day 1. Tray 1. So much pain! Started to regret my decision until I got on here and read people's reviews now starting to feel better about the next trays. Tongue is quite sore too from playing around the edges of the trays!
UPDATED FROM kallison
22 days post
Tray 2 - day 1
kallisonFebruary 18, 2016
Started tray 2 yesterday and what a pleasant surprise. Tray 2 wasn't painful AT ALL! The trays are tight but not painful. Still no noticeable change thus far but I really wasn't expecting any changes this early from what I've read from other posters.
What tray did you guys notice any changes?
I'm going to try and post pictures. I'm using my phone so please disregard the typos.
What tray did you guys notice any changes?
I'm going to try and post pictures. I'm using my phone so please disregard the typos.
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April 22, 2016
I noticed changes about tray #8, but you should FEEL changes almost right away.
Congratulations on taking this step for yourself. I hope you get through the challenges of the first few trays quickly. Let us know how we can help support you.
At any rate, I'm looking forward to this journey and the outcome.