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A Waste of Technology - San Diego, CA

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I've had invisalign for almost 2 years now,...

undefinablexDecember 2, 2008
$4,000

I've had invisalign for almost 2 years now, and I have to admit it works. But spare yourself the agony, and go for braces, it'll save you atleast $1000, if not more. Brace's will guarantee a straighter alignment as well.

What I find a pain in the behind is remembering to put Invisalign back on after I eat and after brushing my teeth. They can get pretty yellowed and dirty, who want's to keep sticking it back their mouth? Not to mention, it's a complete hassle to visit my dentist every OTHER week. I'm pretty sure he has no idea what he's doing either.

Obviously, not many others agree with my feelings about invisalign. But hey I'm speaking from my personal experience. And I can't wait until I'm rid of this plastic junk.

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Yanic
December 2, 2008
I honestly don't think there is anything constructive in your comment. For my part, the cost of Invisalign is the same as regular braces, I just cut the treatment time to a third of it. As a treatment, I think everyone already knows that regular braces will correct heavier problems that Invisalign can't correct. I have yet to see any comment where people forgot to put those back after a meal, or didn't clean them often enough so they wouldn't become yellowed and dirty. I think it might just be a question of personal hygiene. I think you're not giving an educated evaluation of the product. Maybe you should question your own committment to the treatment?
juleep
December 2, 2008
brush your trays with reg toothbrush and toothpaste when ever time you brush your teeth. i smoked and mine didnt turn yellow....
(unregistered guest)
December 10, 2008
I have invisalign and braces would have cost me atleast 1500 MORE, if you forget to put them in that is your own fault, and if yours are turning yellow you really should be brushing your teeth and your trays. Very simple.
(unregistered guest)
December 30, 2008
I do notice that they can get dirty especially after a night of boozing but if you brush them with tooth paste they look brand new and taste much better I also rinse them with mouth wash. So far my experience has been terrific sure they cost a little bit more ($4500 - $1500 from insurance) and I go for check ups about once a month but it’s a small price to pay for not walking around with a mouth full of metal. I work in a Sales office and no one knows I even wear them unlike these damn hair plugs!
PedroJuan
December 16, 2008
LOL... totally agree.. my first ones, already used, are still crystal clear! not to mention that i brush my teeth at least 4 times a day...now i have to brush my teeth and trays.
(unregistered guest)
January 7, 2009
I had braces before. I am about to get invisalign in a month. The dentist I had before had given me hairline fractures in the front of my teeth from ripping the braces off when I completed the first set when I was younger. They may be a pain in the ass when I get them, but at least I won't have metal super glued to my front teeth this time.
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