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Crowded and Rotated Teeth - Philadelphia, PA
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Currently, I'm waiting for my treatment plan....
thebittybeanJune 28, 2016
$1,400
Currently, I'm waiting for my treatment plan. Anxiously waiting to see that email, which should be by the end of this week.
I had plans to write a review each step of the way, but it slipped my mind. So, instead I'll just give an abridged version.
I was very skeptical. After doing my research and looking at reviews here. I decided "why not?".
Took the initial assessment, no issues there. I received my email prompting me to do the photo assessment. I'm impatient and took the photos myself. The directions were easy to follow, and contorting my lips and the like to get the pictures drew way more attention to my chompers than I'm used to.
The pictures were approved without incident.
Next came the impression kit. I was surprised how fast it arrived, and did my impressions almost immediately after I received the package.
The tray was a little large for me. I feel at least. The back part rubbed on my gum line and made a sore spot back towards my molars. I thought I had messed up the trays, even after reading and re reading the instructions. I sent them in and waited not so patiently.
The trays were then approved on 06/16/16. Much to my surprise. I had to inquire about it as I never received an email telling me so. The support chat was friendly and effective at least.
I also saw here that they stopped sending starter kits. I inquired and that is in fact true. It now is just being sent your treatment plan and going from there.
So, that's that. Overall I'm happy and excited. I have a feeling I'll need IPR... but only the treatment plan will know for sure. Hopefully I'll be able to make updates with the process... when I remember.
(Upside down pictures... sorry. Mobile doesn't make it easy to fix this on the site.)
I had plans to write a review each step of the way, but it slipped my mind. So, instead I'll just give an abridged version.
I was very skeptical. After doing my research and looking at reviews here. I decided "why not?".
Took the initial assessment, no issues there. I received my email prompting me to do the photo assessment. I'm impatient and took the photos myself. The directions were easy to follow, and contorting my lips and the like to get the pictures drew way more attention to my chompers than I'm used to.
The pictures were approved without incident.
Next came the impression kit. I was surprised how fast it arrived, and did my impressions almost immediately after I received the package.
The tray was a little large for me. I feel at least. The back part rubbed on my gum line and made a sore spot back towards my molars. I thought I had messed up the trays, even after reading and re reading the instructions. I sent them in and waited not so patiently.
The trays were then approved on 06/16/16. Much to my surprise. I had to inquire about it as I never received an email telling me so. The support chat was friendly and effective at least.
I also saw here that they stopped sending starter kits. I inquired and that is in fact true. It now is just being sent your treatment plan and going from there.
So, that's that. Overall I'm happy and excited. I have a feeling I'll need IPR... but only the treatment plan will know for sure. Hopefully I'll be able to make updates with the process... when I remember.
(Upside down pictures... sorry. Mobile doesn't make it easy to fix this on the site.)
Replies (7)
March 3, 2017
Please update us about how it's going with you.. I hope it works as you want it.☺
April 23, 2017
The initial stage took a bit. I wasn't supposed to receive my aligners for another 10 days and they arrived yesterday with no warning! Was so happy
May 16, 2017
Hi there! My lower teeth look a lot like yours, so I wanted to ask if you had an update on your results and overall opinion of the service. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!
May 17, 2017
Sure, hopefully all my update progress can be found in this very review all the way up to my final trays, my tray 20 review was posted May 15th. :)
I'm on tray 20 of 20 and just waiting for refinement approval. Fingers crossed it happens soon. My advice is to just do it! My teeth aren't 100% straight or perfect, which is fine, I went into this expecting that, but it's certainly a far cry from where they started.
I'm on tray 20 of 20 and just waiting for refinement approval. Fingers crossed it happens soon. My advice is to just do it! My teeth aren't 100% straight or perfect, which is fine, I went into this expecting that, but it's certainly a far cry from where they started.
May 21, 2017
Good Luck. I would suggest you neededd expansion such as DNA Appliance or Bioblocs
UPDATED FROM thebittybean
1 day pre
Treatment Plan!
thebittybeanJune 29, 2016
The same day I wrote the review, I received my email with my treatment plan in the evening. So happy!
I forgot I applied a discount so it looks like I'll be paying 1400 for the whole process. I'm doing the Smile Pay option for now... and will see if my dental insurance will reimburse a part of the cost.
I'll be doing the Smile 20 process... 40 aligners (20 top and 20 bottom) 2 weeks of wear per aligner set. The estimated time will be 10 months. The best part, no IPR! Hooray!
Honestly, I'm shocked. I thought I'd need to do a lot of work on my teeth before getting aligners on. I'll update once I have my first set!
I forgot I applied a discount so it looks like I'll be paying 1400 for the whole process. I'm doing the Smile Pay option for now... and will see if my dental insurance will reimburse a part of the cost.
I'll be doing the Smile 20 process... 40 aligners (20 top and 20 bottom) 2 weeks of wear per aligner set. The estimated time will be 10 months. The best part, no IPR! Hooray!
Honestly, I'm shocked. I thought I'd need to do a lot of work on my teeth before getting aligners on. I'll update once I have my first set!
Replies (7)
June 29, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story with this community, and congratulations on not needing IPR!
I hope you get all the feedback and support you need here to make your journey a successful one. Please keep us posted!
July 6, 2016
Congrats! I just got my aligners and am on day 2 now. I thankfully had starter trays so i could "practice" before I got my actual aligners. IPR sounds extremely terrifying, glad you didn't need it! I thought I would need it as well but thankfully didn't!
December 30, 2016
I got my treatment plan back and it is only 3 months long... that seemed extreamly short to me. They said 9 sets of trays. 3 per month. One for one week, the second for one week, and then the 3rd tray for 2 weeks. And then repeat that same 1,1,2 system for all three months. Does that seem strange to you? When I first inquired they said it would likely average 7 months.. for the smile 10 or 10 tray system. Just curious what you think from you experience.. thanks!
December 30, 2016
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure. I put full trust in the team handling my alignments.
I would think it depends on the severity of what it is that you need fixed and what they have determined is the best way to move the problem area. It's nerve wracking though, I know.
From what I gather though, the treatment plan I've been on is working, even my own dentist is impressed.
Also, in regards to insurance, my own company would not cover it. My own insurance is stingy... and considers smile direct an outside provider. Boooooo.
I would think it depends on the severity of what it is that you need fixed and what they have determined is the best way to move the problem area. It's nerve wracking though, I know.
From what I gather though, the treatment plan I've been on is working, even my own dentist is impressed.
Also, in regards to insurance, my own company would not cover it. My own insurance is stingy... and considers smile direct an outside provider. Boooooo.
December 30, 2016
Ok thanks for the info! Yes Booooo to the insurance! Mine has confusing info when I ask all the questions. They say the pay as "not in contract" but I just have this gut feeling that when I turn in the form it will not be covered... hmmm.. lots to think about. I don't have super extensive correction. But it seems 3 months is so fast, that I worry about it not being enough.
December 30, 2016
Also did you turn in your insurance claim form? Or get any ins coverage? I have found the coustomer service helpful but confusing.. and always a very long wait time.. mixed up emails that were intended for another person etc.. I'm trying to decide if it's worth trying out or not. Thanks again.
UPDATED FROM thebittybean
28 days post
They're Here! Tray 1!
thebittybeanJuly 28, 2016
They've actually been here.
My aligners arrived on Monday 07/25/2016. I was so excited to pop them in after I got home from work to see them sitting there.
What a mistake! I took advil before doing so, anticipating some pain... but my goodness. About two hours in and I was miserable. I understand now when they say to place a new aligner set in at night.
It's been 4 days now with less pain as the days pass, and I'm supposed to only wear each set for 2 weeks. I've not yet received a call from SDC to verify anything about fit (which is perfect), but I'll probably pester later today.
I did need to file my edges and use copious amounts of dental wax, but it has worked to alleviate the discomfort.
Will continue to update as I cycle through aligners.
My aligners arrived on Monday 07/25/2016. I was so excited to pop them in after I got home from work to see them sitting there.
What a mistake! I took advil before doing so, anticipating some pain... but my goodness. About two hours in and I was miserable. I understand now when they say to place a new aligner set in at night.
It's been 4 days now with less pain as the days pass, and I'm supposed to only wear each set for 2 weeks. I've not yet received a call from SDC to verify anything about fit (which is perfect), but I'll probably pester later today.
I did need to file my edges and use copious amounts of dental wax, but it has worked to alleviate the discomfort.
Will continue to update as I cycle through aligners.
The anticipation is killer, I know!