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My Invisalign Experience at 42 - Montreal, QC
UPDATED FROM Mil ou
8 months post
Tray 21
Mil ouDecember 29, 2014
$6,000
My treatment was 21 tray, so I went for the last trays.
So I went to the dentist for the last set the button tray did not fit. My dentist tried hard to put it in place (which I think is not a good idea) but it was too large. Anyway it did not fit. So I kept tray 20 on the bottom and tray 21 on top. We are going to refinement with new tooth prints. I will see after the holidays how many tray are there to continue the treatment.
I am diseapointed with the results on the bottom. It is not straight and to me it looks like additional treatment more than refinement, so I will need to spend more, it is already quite expensive. Will see what Invisalign says. It looks much better that the start point but still not straight.
So I went to the dentist for the last set the button tray did not fit. My dentist tried hard to put it in place (which I think is not a good idea) but it was too large. Anyway it did not fit. So I kept tray 20 on the bottom and tray 21 on top. We are going to refinement with new tooth prints. I will see after the holidays how many tray are there to continue the treatment.
I am diseapointed with the results on the bottom. It is not straight and to me it looks like additional treatment more than refinement, so I will need to spend more, it is already quite expensive. Will see what Invisalign says. It looks much better that the start point but still not straight.
UPDATED FROM Mil ou
7 months post
Tray 19
Mil ouNovember 13, 2014
After 3 weeks on tray 18, due to vacation, I went to my my doctor and explain my concerns. he agreed that there is a shift between the reality (my mouth) and the cleancheck. however because there is only 3 trays left before the refinement he prefers to continue like that if the new tray fit correctly. His argument was that the trays will now push teeth back inside and the shift is one teeth that was not pull out enough, so it may correct on itself with the next trays. We agree to continue and check at every new tray.
When I switched to tray 19, it was really painful the night after, top and bottom. It lasts 2 days and now it is OK. This tray fits better than the tray 18.
I have difficulty to upload the photos. Will try later.
When I switched to tray 19, it was really painful the night after, top and bottom. It lasts 2 days and now it is OK. This tray fits better than the tray 18.
I have difficulty to upload the photos. Will try later.
Replies (2)
November 13, 2014
Thanks for the update! Please let me know if you continue to have difficulty with the photos.
November 14, 2014
the problem with the photo is coming from my computer and iPhoto software. I will try to fix it and load the pictures.
November 19, 2014
Tray 18 was pretty painful for me. I rely have painful trays, but oh boy. Like you, I felt pain in my molars with that one. I am now on 20, which is a piece of cake, but I have a lot more trays than you do, so I'm no where near the end.
November 19, 2014
That should read "I RARELY have painful trays". Got to remember to edit my replies before I post them. Grrrrrrr.
November 19, 2014
it is the first tie that I have painful trays. I just hope it is not due a shift in the treatment, but I read on real self that some people have painful tray in the middle of the treatment, not always as the beginning. After two days it is Ok, no more pain. I will see next one and post the follow-up.
November 19, 2014
Pretty much my experience too. After reading about others' experiences with their trays being painful, mine were just tight for the first few days; I was worried maybe they weren't doing their job. I have only had one or two painful trays so far, and number 18 was the worse, although not so bad that I had to take pain killers. Occasionally, I will get the odd spot that is extremely sensitive to hot or cold, but then when I switch trays, it goes away!
UPDATED FROM Mil ou
6 months post
Tray 18
Mil ouOctober 17, 2014
I was very busy in the last few weeks and did not report much. I finished tray 17. Everything was OK. My treatment is for 21 trays so I am reaching the end. However I feel like the bottom teeth are still very dis-aligned are more than on the cleancheck. I told it to my dentist about my concern and said it is OK, we will finished the next 4 trays and do refinement if needed. I am on tray 18 since yesterday , and this morning the teeth bottom are very sore in the back. It is the first time than I feel pain in the back of my mouth. The tray does not fit properly in the back (it pops up) where the soreness started. I am going on vacation in 5 days and do not know what to do. I wanted to put back the previous tray but it staid with my dentist. I think will until Monday and go see the dentist if it persues.
Replies (1)
October 17, 2014
Looking great, but I see your concern with the bottom arch. It is not at all unusual to need a short course of refinements at the end. My case was much less involved than yours and I still needed six refinements. It's possible that the tray will start fitting better, but definitely talk to the doctor. I'm not sure it wouldn't be better to just live with that tray instead of going backward after a few days. Plus, the doctor may wish for you to move forward. Hopefully you can make an emergency appointment for Monday, just to get advice on that tray. Is it a big vacation?
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Your treatment is not done. Maybe when they said 3, what they meant was three courses of refinement? But yours looks more like a mid-course correction to me, since neither the top nor the bottom arch are straight. I can't remember if you were ever given your ClinCheck, but you should ask to see that, if he says you need to pay more. A refinement is sometimes 20 trays, and if you paid for full Invisalign, refinements like that are generally included. I would not worry at this stage, but assume that the refinement will take care of it. The sad thing is just that it will take that much longer. But at least you're used to the way it works at this point!
Have a Happy New Year, and I hope everything goes smoothly with the rest of your treatment!
I'm very interested to hear what your doctor says at your next appointment. Please keep us posted :).