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Just Started My Invisalign Journey! - Invisalign with a Gap Between Front Teeth (Due to a Missing Incisor)) - New York
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This is my first week of Invisalign. I've seen...
scorptati21April 6, 2016
WORTH IT$2,999
This is my first week of Invisalign. I've seen many reviews, but not too many for people who have a gap/multiple gaps. So I'll document my journey. I'm missing one tooth (from when I was 8 or 9) and because of that my teeth spaced out.
Invisalign = 44 weeks (22 trays)
Implant (afterwards) = 5 months
Invisalign = 44 weeks (22 trays)
Implant (afterwards) = 5 months
Replies (8)
July 29, 2016
I'm so happy I found someone with Teeth like mine! Wow and you found this deal on groupon! I'm about to look! How can I get in touch with you?
December 27, 2016
Hello, I am thinking about doing invisalign. And I also have a space between my teeth. I was concerned that with my gap that u would notice the invisalign, but it doesn't look that way. I've heard that there is alot of pressure when you first begin using them. Is that true?
December 29, 2016
Hi toya06! So when you first start Invisalign the first tray will most likely hurt a bit. Some people take pain killers or sleep it off (it's temporary, maybe like 3 days) but taking them out to eat and putting back in will be uncomfortable until you get used to it (within 4 weeks or so). But yeah there will be pressure initially, for me it wasn't that bad I didn't need to take any pain killers or anything but maybe my pain threshold is higher than others? What I will say is that if you're a good candidate for Invisalign (determined by your dentist/orthodontist) and you have the self discipline to wear them as much as possible then I say go for it! Regular braces need to be tightened every few weeks anyway and that hurts as well so if the pain is a factor than you'll deal with that either way.
Also, the gap isn't as noticeable with the Invisaligns. Up close you can tell but most people couldn't see my gap from far away. Also, are you missing a tooth like me? If so, after a few trays your orthodontist will place a fake tooth (same color as your teeth) in your tray so that the space is filled.
Also, the gap isn't as noticeable with the Invisaligns. Up close you can tell but most people couldn't see my gap from far away. Also, are you missing a tooth like me? If so, after a few trays your orthodontist will place a fake tooth (same color as your teeth) in your tray so that the space is filled.
December 31, 2016
Thank you so much. I've already seen the Dr, and I am a good candidate. I'm looking to get my impressions and everything else in Feb. Saving up for the deposit. No missing tooth just a gap from birth..lol. My daughter even has the same thing as myself, a gap from birth. It seems either way I go it's going to be pain. But I prefer not to have the metal in my mouth. Thank you for the advise. I'm excited and looking forward to everything.
March 13, 2017
Thank you so much for doing your review! It was hard to find someone on here with a front gap that I can watch their progression. I love it! Anywho I have a lot of reading to do on your review! =)
UPDATED FROM scorptati21
4 days post
Tray 1 - Wks 1&2 + Why my Invisaligns were so cheap
scorptati21April 6, 2016
I know some of you may be wondering why my costs were so low. No, I didn't forget to include the amount insurance paid for because my insurance doesn't cover orthodontics. No, it's not a lie or a scam, it was a Groupon. I'm not sure if I can say the doctor's office it was from, but my advice would be to check out the Groupon deals, get the name of the office and check out reviews on ZocDoc or other similar sites. That's what I did and I must say I've never loved and trusted a dentist so much. Plus, my Groupon came with free whitening cream for my teeth!
So today is actually day 4 of my first tray. Ther was definitely some discomfort initially, but I'm only on the 4th day and it's already significantly improved. As a matter of fact I've kind of grown to enjoy the pressure the trays put on my teeth, and I find myself chewing my tongue to increase it (sick I know!)
Initially when I ate, my teeth were wobbly so my gums felt sore, but I've found that by taking my Invisaligns out 10-15 before I eat help the teeth to re-set within my gums and not feel as sore when I chew.
Which brings me to my next point: taking them out. After playing around and trying different techniques, I find that taking the top tray off from back to front works best (since I have buttons on my two front teeth) and taking my bottom tray off from one side to the other (since I don't have buttons on my front 4 bottom teeth) seems to work best.
* I floss, brush and rinse with mouthwash after everything I eat. I don't eat with them in and I brush the Invisalign trays as well. I'm going to be brushing with Sensodyne for the first two weeks/first set of trays (as recommended by my dentist) because the whitening solution that came with my trays can irritate my teeth if they're too sensitive.
So today is actually day 4 of my first tray. Ther was definitely some discomfort initially, but I'm only on the 4th day and it's already significantly improved. As a matter of fact I've kind of grown to enjoy the pressure the trays put on my teeth, and I find myself chewing my tongue to increase it (sick I know!)
Initially when I ate, my teeth were wobbly so my gums felt sore, but I've found that by taking my Invisaligns out 10-15 before I eat help the teeth to re-set within my gums and not feel as sore when I chew.
Which brings me to my next point: taking them out. After playing around and trying different techniques, I find that taking the top tray off from back to front works best (since I have buttons on my two front teeth) and taking my bottom tray off from one side to the other (since I don't have buttons on my front 4 bottom teeth) seems to work best.
* I floss, brush and rinse with mouthwash after everything I eat. I don't eat with them in and I brush the Invisalign trays as well. I'm going to be brushing with Sensodyne for the first two weeks/first set of trays (as recommended by my dentist) because the whitening solution that came with my trays can irritate my teeth if they're too sensitive.
Replies (11)
April 6, 2016
Congratulations on taking this step for yourself. I'm happy you've joined this community and look forward to your updates. Please let us know if you need advice or support.
April 7, 2016
Looking forward to following your progress. I too have a gap; however, I'm doing the Clear Correct treatment. I'm on tray 4 and I wear each tray for 3 weeks. I have a total of 16 trays.
Good luck on your journey.
Good luck on your journey.
April 7, 2016
Aww thanks Kallison! I've never actually heard of Clear Correct so I'm curious about your journey as well. I wish you luck on your journey as well!
April 8, 2016
I deff want to follow you're posts on this, I too have a gap and is considering Invisalign :)
April 8, 2016
Thanks JazSter! I'll be posting my next update next Saturday (4/16) so stay tuned!
April 9, 2016
I have a gap too. I got my first tray yesterday it's not bad at all lol.
April 10, 2016
Hi slappy671, you didn't feel any tenderness at all? My trays weren't all that bad and I feel used to them now but the first 2-3 days were pretty uncomfortable. Do you have your buttons/attachments on yet? I know people don't get them until 2-4 weeks in but I got mine the first day.
April 10, 2016
Scorptati21 I felt a little pressure but I took aleve before putting on my first tray and I've been taking it every 8-12 hrs since I didn't want to feel any pain today is day 3 for me and I probably won't take anymore. I get my buttons on in 2 weeks for tray 2 and I'll take aleve before and after again.
April 17, 2016
Ahhh see I don't take any pain killers or anything I just grin and bear it haha. Call me sick but I like to feel it working lol. But good luck on your journey to perfect teeth!
UPDATED FROM scorptati21
15 days post
Tray 2 - Wks 3&4
scorptati21April 17, 2016
Well so far I'm not noticing much of a difference. I'm sure this is one because by the end of my last tray I no longer felt any pressure, it just felt like I was wearing plastic on my teeth just because.
I put on my new trays today and WHOO did I feel the pressure! Mainly on my left (your right) big tooth (whatever it's called). So I'm sure by the end of these two weeks I should see some change/improvement with that tooth's movement.
Also, these upcoming weeks will be when I also start using the teeth bleaching solution (Opalescence 15%). So I'll update you guys on that as well.
I put on my new trays today and WHOO did I feel the pressure! Mainly on my left (your right) big tooth (whatever it's called). So I'm sure by the end of these two weeks I should see some change/improvement with that tooth's movement.
Also, these upcoming weeks will be when I also start using the teeth bleaching solution (Opalescence 15%). So I'll update you guys on that as well.
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April 17, 2016
Even with the gap you have very nice teeth. Your smile is going to be all that lol. I will definitely be following your journey. I'm on day 9 and my trays are loose I feel like I'm wearing them for nothing lol. They have made my mouth soooo dry Which makes them so uncomfortable at times its almost unbearable. Also I can't stop running my tongue along the trays and now it's sore. 9 days in and I still haven't gotten used to them. Do you have any mouth irritation or dry mouth?
April 17, 2016
Aww thanks :-) yeah there was a small moment when my mouth was dry, but it didn't last long and plus, I drink a lot of water so I would just drink water when it did happen. I did get a little bit of tongue irritation but it was mainly on the sides of my tongue, from my tongue needing to adjust to the new size with the trays in. I know some people reported some "oral fixation" with the trays but I didn't. So I didn't experience the irritation at the tip of my tongue, if that's what you're referring to.
I think you're a week ahead.