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Great Results! - Humble, TX

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I have always wanted straight(er) teeth. I wasn't...

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mlb502February 19, 2013
WORTH IT$5,500

I have always wanted straight(er) teeth. I wasn't able to get braces as a teenager, we couldn't afford it. I finally can for myself now that my youngest is 18 and won't start college for at least another year. The doctor's office showed me a ton of information about straight teeth, the invisalign process etc. Once I decided that I would indeed like to move forward with the treatment, they immediately got me in there for the records portion. Took a great deal of exrays and digital photos. The worst part was the mold taking. Yuk Yuk Yuk! :)

As of right now I am waiting to get my first trays - I will see the clincheck at that visit. I have a tooth in the front that will need to be capped after I am done with my invisalign treatment - the initial reason I went to see the dentist to begin with. They just finished up a root cancal on the tooth today (not painful just creepy to have your tooth drilled and cleaned out etc.)

I will add photos periodically as I move through the treatment.

And now the wait....

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Lakeshore Cosmetic Dentistry

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Dr. Ameri and all the staff are awesome! I'm really happy with the quality of service and attention they provide. I was nervous about choosing a cosmetic dentist over an orthodontist, but he has proven to be a great provider and they are willing to work with me whenever I have any issues or concerns. I highly recommend them!

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BethH
February 20, 2013

I'm really sorry to hear you had to have a root canal.  Glad you are looking forward to your Clin Check. If you're comfortable, I would love to see the video.  What was it about the molds that bothered you?  The flavor?

 

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mlb502
February 20, 2013
The root canal wasn't bad. I hit my right front tooth and the tooth next to it when I was about 8. The front tooth has been capped for 20 someodd years. I didn't really have any issues with the other tooth but it has slowly started going "grey" over the last 5 years. I think it's been long dead. Dentist decided we would wait until after Invisalign to cap it (not real found of the greyish color. :)) The bottom molds weren't as bad, but I felt like that goop was going to go right down my throat when he did the top. Very icky! :) Thanks for the note!
Bitter1
February 22, 2013
Hi Michelle502, I am excited for you! I am a huge fan of Invisalign and love to see when people decide to go for it! You have a great smile already but I understand what you mean by wanting straighter teeth etc... I can honestly say Invisalign has changed my life and has been the best investment ever. If you don't mind me asking how many trays will you be getting? Anyway, I just wanted to shoot you a quick note of congrats for choosing Invisalign, like I said I am excited for you and I know your feeling of anticipation in waiting for your trays to arrive :) Once you find the best method of removal (cuz everyone does it differently) and get into a routine it will be smooth sailing for you.... you'll see! Good luck to you and let me know if you ever have any questions because I have been where you are heading, keep us posted on your progress! - Colleen
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mlb502
February 25, 2013
HI Colleen! I took a peek at your review and your teeth look amazing!!! I don't know how many trays I will need yet... they said they would call when ready and we would go over the full treatment then. I am really looking forward to seeing my clincheck and finding out though. I am ready to get the party started! :)
UPDATED FROM mlb502
7 months pre

Updating to add a few pictures for posterity's...

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mlb502February 25, 2013
Updating to add a few pictures for posterity's sake. :)

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UPDATED FROM mlb502
6 months pre

I received my first set of aligners yesterday!...

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mlb502March 9, 2013
I received my first set of aligners yesterday! Yay! I got to see the Clincheck (I asked if they could give me a copy, but I didn't get it before leaving). I will have 19 upper and 28 lower aligners. He will add 9 attachments in 2 weeks and I will get the next 3 sets. So far it hasn't been too bad getting them in and out, but my teeth are some what achy. It's going to take a bit to get used to them...I feel like I have neon arrows pointing to my mouth every time I open it. :) No one has noticed them yet but but having something over my teeth make me feel self conscious. I am sure I will eventually get used to them. :)

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Bitter1
March 11, 2013
HAHA! Neon arrows... thats funny because I know exactly what you mean! Have you noticed a slight lisp yet? I remember having to really focus on my pronunciation when I got my 1st tray... I was somewhat self conscious because I do alot of conference calls etc... at work and face to face talking was worse because I thought I had neon arrows pointing to mouth too...lol but honestly no one notices it was all in my head! Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi and thanks for the chuckle this morning :) Let us know how it goes when you get the attachments in a couple weeks.
Bitter1
March 19, 2013
Hi Michelle, how is your 1st tray going? I hope all is going well... just wanted to check in and see what you think so far and about the attachments, have you had those put on yet?
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mlb502
March 25, 2013
Oops, sorry I didn't see this until now!! :) Thanks for asking! I've updated above! :)
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