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Hi all, I’ve been reading reviews on this...
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Hi all, I’ve been reading reviews on this website for a few months now and have decided to take the plunge and try Invisalign. I have been to the dentist and have been told I am a good candidate. I’ve had the moulds, x-rays etc and am now going into the dentists tomorrow to have my first tray fitted. I’m a little nervous but there’s no going back now lol. My x-rays etc were £400 and the total cost of the invisalign is £2100. I have been told I will need the alingers for 18 months...
Everyone has always told me my teeth were ok but I have always wanted a perfect smile. I’ve attached a picture of my teeth at the moment. Any feedback from anyone about their experience would be great.
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November 2, 2010
Everyone told me the same thing "your teeth are fine."
I got Invisalign at age 20, and it was one of the best decisions I made! At age 27, I love my smile and get compliments on how fantastic my teeth are (seriously).
It takes a bit of getting used to wearing them at first, as they are uncomfortable. I saw my teeth changing from tray to tray and it was amazing how quickly it went by. Best part was, no one knew I was straightening my teeth!
I got Invisalign at age 20, and it was one of the best decisions I made! At age 27, I love my smile and get compliments on how fantastic my teeth are (seriously).
It takes a bit of getting used to wearing them at first, as they are uncomfortable. I saw my teeth changing from tray to tray and it was amazing how quickly it went by. Best part was, no one knew I was straightening my teeth!
March 26, 2012
Hi - I am a newbie and am just on my 3rd trays of 15/18 - after your treatment, did you have to wear a retainer? i heard you have to wear it for life - just inquiring.
thanks.
thanks.
March 27, 2012
Here is a Q&A that will help answer your question about retainers after Invisalign:
November 3, 2010
Lucyann - goodluck with your treatment. I too have been doing research and reading reviews on here the past few months. I'm going in tomorrow to get my x-rays, impressions, etc. I'm nervous but was told I was a perfect candidate. Please keep updating your experience with Invisalign. Thanks and again...good luck! :)
UPDATED FROM Lucyann
Day 3 – Ok, I went to my appointment on...
Day 3 – Ok, I went to my appointment on Tuesday expecting lots of attachments and a very tight and uncomfortable feeling when the brace was put on... INSTEAD, I went in, had one tooth filed slightly and on popped the brace. There wasn’t any tightness, it just felt a bit strange in my mouth. It was only when I took it out to eat later that I felt it had been putting pressure on my teeth. The filing wasn’t bad at all, I’m usually a nervous wreck at the dentist but it wasn’t uncomfortable or painful. Once the brace was in, my dentist had me practice a few times taking it out and putting it back in which was pretty easy. He did warn it would be harder when the buttons were attached.
I made an appointment to go back in 4 weeks time and was told I would have a few more teeth filed a little and the buttons added. I’m guessing this is when the pressure will really start. I was sent home with an additional set to change in two weeks time and I also bought a cleaning kit for £20. (The amount I am paying for this treatment I personally think you should get it for free!)
I have been experiencing a very dry mouth but I guess I’ll get use to that in time, I haven’t had a lisp which is good. I think the worse thing so far is waking up after sleeping with them in all night, I have a nasty taste in my mouth and have to get them out quick and give them a rinse. Just last night I noticed that the ends of my upper aligner were sticking out a bit and rubbing the inside of my gums, they’re a bit sore but it’s bearable. I’m a bit paranoid about my breath so have been sucking on tic tacs throughout the day and drinking water.
Most people I know knew I was getting the brace but unless they look really hard they say they can’t see it. I notice it but then I know it’s there :o)
I made an appointment to go back in 4 weeks time and was told I would have a few more teeth filed a little and the buttons added. I’m guessing this is when the pressure will really start. I was sent home with an additional set to change in two weeks time and I also bought a cleaning kit for £20. (The amount I am paying for this treatment I personally think you should get it for free!)
I have been experiencing a very dry mouth but I guess I’ll get use to that in time, I haven’t had a lisp which is good. I think the worse thing so far is waking up after sleeping with them in all night, I have a nasty taste in my mouth and have to get them out quick and give them a rinse. Just last night I noticed that the ends of my upper aligner were sticking out a bit and rubbing the inside of my gums, they’re a bit sore but it’s bearable. I’m a bit paranoid about my breath so have been sucking on tic tacs throughout the day and drinking water.
Most people I know knew I was getting the brace but unless they look really hard they say they can’t see it. I notice it but then I know it’s there :o)
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November 5, 2010
Thanks for the update! Have you had any pain so far?
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November 8, 2010
Hi Sharon, no, no real pain yet. A little rubbing from the ends of the brace which has stopped now. My teeth are a tiny bit sensitive when I take the brace out to eat. Will keep you all updated.
December 23, 2011
Hey lucy,
Where did you get such a nice deal??
I am looking for one at the moment really want to start soon!
Where did you get such a nice deal??
I am looking for one at the moment really want to start soon!
November 10, 2010
Hi Lucyann,
I am on tray 7 right now and I can tell you that the pressure really goes away after about 2 to 3 days tops when you start a new aligner. I hear you with the bad taste from the aligner. Just brush and keep clean as much as you can. That is what helps the most.
Like you, I have experienced dry mouth and dry lips. I drink a lot of water and use chapstick all day. I do think your mouth gets used to the aligner after a while and you dont get as thirsty. As for the dry lips, I dont see my lips getting used to it any time soon. But, I dont mind.
When you have the attachments placed on your teeth, you will definitely feel more pressure and tightness. You will get used to it in to time.
I am on tray 7 right now and I can tell you that the pressure really goes away after about 2 to 3 days tops when you start a new aligner. I hear you with the bad taste from the aligner. Just brush and keep clean as much as you can. That is what helps the most.
Like you, I have experienced dry mouth and dry lips. I drink a lot of water and use chapstick all day. I do think your mouth gets used to the aligner after a while and you dont get as thirsty. As for the dry lips, I dont see my lips getting used to it any time soon. But, I dont mind.
When you have the attachments placed on your teeth, you will definitely feel more pressure and tightness. You will get used to it in to time.
UPDATED FROM Lucyann
Dec 2, 2010 Hi all. I went in to have my...
Dec 2, 2010
Hi all. I went in to have my attachments fitted on Tuesday (30th Nov 2010). I was quite nervous but all was fine. I have 5 attachments on my top teeth and 4 on my lower teeth. Also had a few teeth filed. Apart from a strange taste in my mouth afterwards it wasn’t that bad. They are exactly the same colour as my teeth and you can’t seem them unless I point them out :o)
I got back to work a few hours later, really hungry, and did have a minor panic attack when I couldn’t get the trays out. For the first month I had no attachments so taking them out was a breeze. Just pull down and done. But now having to pull the aligner over the attachments there is a lot more effort and dribble involved but I got the hang of it quite quickly. One of my lower attachments came off in the brace already but my dentist said he will just re-attach this at my next visit.
With the attachments I feel a little more pressure but nothing major, I don’t have any real pain or feel the need to take anything to help with it. Obviously I see no movement at the moment but am pleased with the process so far.
Hi all. I went in to have my attachments fitted on Tuesday (30th Nov 2010). I was quite nervous but all was fine. I have 5 attachments on my top teeth and 4 on my lower teeth. Also had a few teeth filed. Apart from a strange taste in my mouth afterwards it wasn’t that bad. They are exactly the same colour as my teeth and you can’t seem them unless I point them out :o)
I got back to work a few hours later, really hungry, and did have a minor panic attack when I couldn’t get the trays out. For the first month I had no attachments so taking them out was a breeze. Just pull down and done. But now having to pull the aligner over the attachments there is a lot more effort and dribble involved but I got the hang of it quite quickly. One of my lower attachments came off in the brace already but my dentist said he will just re-attach this at my next visit.
With the attachments I feel a little more pressure but nothing major, I don’t have any real pain or feel the need to take anything to help with it. Obviously I see no movement at the moment but am pleased with the process so far.
Thank you for starting out your Invisalign journey here! Please do keep us informed with your progress. I know others will love hearing about your results.