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I have had invisalign for 2 month so far. I'm on...

cjpiro1228August 26, 2008
$5,000

I have had invisalign for 2 month so far. I'm on the 5th aligners of 15 on top and 10 on bottom. I am trying to correct a cross in my front teeth caused by a lack of retainer use and a very tiny mouth (I'm a very tiny 23 year old girl.)

I chose invisalign purely because of vanity, I wanted perfect teeth without having to look like I was correcting my teeth. Everything was fine until I had to get my "attachments" which I was NOT told about, and is rarely mentioned by Invisalign. They could not be less invisible if they tried, it looks like I have ceramic braces on a couple of my teeth. Like big white pieces of rices glued to the front of my teeth.

I have stopped smiling, and started doing a very awkward closed mouth smirk that just makes me look miserable and sarcastic. Or if I happen to laugh I cover my mouth in horror and shame.

I just wish someone had let me know about this attachments (particularly my orthodontist) because had I known I'm not sure I would have done this. I thought that when I took my aligners off I would have my regular mouth back, but not with this white cement on my teeth that I can't escape until the treatment is over.

Braces would have been cheaper, quicker, and just as noticeable.

Replies (17)

get a clue
August 30, 2008
You will get over it. I have several buttons. I did not like it at first. They are still better than traditional braces. You are just a whiner. I smile proudly now even with them on. Nobody notices them even with the buttons unless they are looking very closely. I have them all on the front teeth. The way I see it there are no wires. with traditional one there are. Stop acting like a baby and grow up. This just reflects on your bad self esteem. I tell everybody I have it and they think it's great and wish they had them when they were growing up and were thinking about invisalign. So if they are still thinking about it even with seeing the buttons it means it looks good. Get over yourself. You look goofier not smiling and covering your mouth.
cjpiro1228
August 31, 2008
Get a clue, You know what really reflects well on someone's character? Attacking someone with an opinion. How truly "adult" of you to call me a baby and whiner. The point of my review is misinformation. But hey, if you are the type of person who needs to knock other people's feelings- job well done, you made me feel bad.
T1000
August 31, 2008
Get a Clue - at realself.com we do not allow personal attacks. We want our community to be a place you can safely and confidently share real experiences and opinions. It's fair to say that you've had a difference in experience and opinion, but it's not necessary to attack the character of a fellow RealSelf member. Please refrain from this activity. In the meantime if the review author wants your comment removed, we'll honor their request.
Chelsea Martinez
September 16, 2008
How about you grow up. Invisalign sucks. I have had it for over one and a half years and my teeth are almost as crooked as they started off. I have got 4 replacements in the process because they do not work. I went to get my new ones today and now not only can you see the ugly buttons, but one of the areas that grasps a button on my front tooth has an enormous bulge like a bubble sticking out. I hate smiling too. People are mean and always stare at my teeth like they are weird and disgusting. I'll bet you are one of those people.
BlazingNewTrails
October 27, 2008
Well, I just started Invisalign. I am not sure if I am completely satisfied, but I can tell you this.. it does beat traditional braces. I had traditional braces and I have permanent damage to my teeth. I had to have root canals on 3 out of 4 molars because of all the food that gets trapped under the molars. You can not clean your teeth properly with traditional braces, and that is tough on the teeth. I think you should keep your head up, atart smiling again and not worry about what others are thinking. In the end it will all be worth it. I am now 31 an doing it all over again because my permanent retainers popped off and my teeth started to shift. Stay positive. Peace
(unregistered guest)
February 27, 2009
Grown up or not, I think the original posting is honest. My dentist glossed over the attachments issue. Seems people who have no attachments (or buttons) have a peachy keen experience and those of with them have another story. My mouth is wracked, my gum tissue is raw and my lips have sores from having to wrangle these suckers out of my mouth. And my buttons are quite noticeable. Be aware, that getting the retainers off after the buttons are attached can be difficult and painful depending on their placement. I'm on my third trip back to the dentist today to have the same one replaced that keeps coming out with my retainers. I really hope it's worth it. My two front teeth were chipped in a car accident and by correcting my bite, in theory, Invisalign will help me from continually chipping of the resin replacement (they keep falling out). Right now, I'm not sure if Veneers would have been a better option. Bottom line, ask your dentist the full story on attachments and the associated lifestyle adjustment.
(unregistered guest)
April 3, 2009
Invisalign is absolute crap. You are NOT being a baby. You are being honest. Ivisalign does NOT tell you about the fricking buttons. They ARE noticeable. That is a perfect description too. A giant bright white piece of rice stuck on the center of your tooth. What a JOKE!!! I have had them for about 6 months now and people STILL notice the dumbass buttons. Skip the expensive invisalign and go with regular braces. If you're going to have something on your teeth that is noticeable (and invisalign buttons are HIGHLY noticeable) go with braces and stuff that cash in your pocket. I am almost ready to have them taken off and go with braces. They don't move the teeth worth crap wither. And I am VERY diligent about wearing the things.
Tilly Reed
April 5, 2009
I thought maybe I had missed out on some important info from invisalign or spaced out at my dentists office, but no, i wasn't fully informed on the attachments either. I didn't know where they were gonna be placed either until AFTER i had coughed up 2100 dollars and then found out that most of them would be all my front teeth. They make taking my aligners out harder, a little painful and time consuming because i am scared to rip my aligner. So she has a very legitimate comment that would definitely help some people at least be aware!!
Angelic
April 6, 2009
When I went for a consultation, the dentist informed me about "attachments" or "buttons". I expressed concern regarding the look and he said they can be placed on the inside of my front teeth so that they are not seen by anyone. Maybe that can be requested for future patients...
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