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Crowded and Rotated Teeth - Philadelphia, PA
UPDATED FROM thebittybean
11 months post
Tray 20 of 20!
thebittybeanMay 15, 2017
$1,400
Hello! Hello! Hello!
I've completed my aligner sets and submitted my dental photos for review to get refinements. Even though my teeth are far from perfect as I finished this set, I'm still elated that my teeth have some semblance of normalcy.
My teeth kind of sit on top of each other as it stands for now, which isn't unbearable, but it does make chewing difficult as my molars kind of "float" and have a space where they absolutely do not touch. If you look at my review history, I also had gastric sleeve surgery recently and being able to chew things down finely is super important in regards to that, so I did stress this to the SDC support team. The open space in the front is something I'm seeing if they can refine as well.
Ultimately, from where my teeth started, to where they are now, I'm thrilled - SDC customer support is hit or miss, but for the most part it's been a hit and the staff I've talked with have been friendly and genuinely helpful. I'll also admit that I feel like an old-head as I don't get all the fancy new things the newer members have like the mouth rests to take your assessment pictures with! It would have been nice to have had some updated things for my check in assessments so I wasn't pulling my face 5 different ways, but honestly that's minimal in the scheme of things.
I'm looking forward to the outcome of my refinements, I'll hear from SDC in about a weeks time to see what can be done further. Also a little aside from just the vanity points of straight teeth, brushing and flossing these bad boys has become so much easier since they sit nicely in my mouth. Something I hadn't given much thought to until now. :)
I've completed my aligner sets and submitted my dental photos for review to get refinements. Even though my teeth are far from perfect as I finished this set, I'm still elated that my teeth have some semblance of normalcy.
My teeth kind of sit on top of each other as it stands for now, which isn't unbearable, but it does make chewing difficult as my molars kind of "float" and have a space where they absolutely do not touch. If you look at my review history, I also had gastric sleeve surgery recently and being able to chew things down finely is super important in regards to that, so I did stress this to the SDC support team. The open space in the front is something I'm seeing if they can refine as well.
Ultimately, from where my teeth started, to where they are now, I'm thrilled - SDC customer support is hit or miss, but for the most part it's been a hit and the staff I've talked with have been friendly and genuinely helpful. I'll also admit that I feel like an old-head as I don't get all the fancy new things the newer members have like the mouth rests to take your assessment pictures with! It would have been nice to have had some updated things for my check in assessments so I wasn't pulling my face 5 different ways, but honestly that's minimal in the scheme of things.
I'm looking forward to the outcome of my refinements, I'll hear from SDC in about a weeks time to see what can be done further. Also a little aside from just the vanity points of straight teeth, brushing and flossing these bad boys has become so much easier since they sit nicely in my mouth. Something I hadn't given much thought to until now. :)
UPDATED FROM thebittybean
8 months post
Tray 15!
thebittybeanFebruary 28, 2017
Wow, it's been a while.
I'm a bit behind on upates, from my other real self reviews, I've been a busy lady undergoing a surgery.
Anyways! Here's my teeth on the last day of tray 15. I'm behind a tray due to SDC screwing up my card on file, even after I called twice to verify that they have the right card to take payment from and I was set behind a week.
When I asked about where my aligners were, they made up a B.S. excuse about how this was the plan for my treatment and an extra week is okay.
Cool, I like how nobody else informed me of this and it seems convenient to the payment on file being screwed up, but sure, an extra week works.
But, this is the kind of customer care we've grown to accept with SDC, right?
Oh well! I'm ready for tray 16, almost done with all this crazyness! I can feel the front teeth shifting over the lower teeth with each new tray, so far so good!
Also, thanks for everyone commenting and complimenting! :)
I'm a bit behind on upates, from my other real self reviews, I've been a busy lady undergoing a surgery.
Anyways! Here's my teeth on the last day of tray 15. I'm behind a tray due to SDC screwing up my card on file, even after I called twice to verify that they have the right card to take payment from and I was set behind a week.
When I asked about where my aligners were, they made up a B.S. excuse about how this was the plan for my treatment and an extra week is okay.
Cool, I like how nobody else informed me of this and it seems convenient to the payment on file being screwed up, but sure, an extra week works.
But, this is the kind of customer care we've grown to accept with SDC, right?
Oh well! I'm ready for tray 16, almost done with all this crazyness! I can feel the front teeth shifting over the lower teeth with each new tray, so far so good!
Also, thanks for everyone commenting and complimenting! :)
Replies (3)
February 28, 2017
Your teeth are looking amazing! Just curious, how long is the entire process supposed to take and how many aligners all together? Also, how often do you have to trade them out? Thank you so much for your help with my questions. I'm interested in this for my 2 sons and your photos, posts, and answers are all a big help! Thanks again!! :)
March 1, 2017
Thank you so much! I'd be glad to offer what my plan entails.
My plan is roughly supposed to take 10 months, but with minor hiccups and such, it could take longer.
My instructions are to wear them 2 weeks at a time and then change into the next aligner of my set. I've seen some various transition times, but most seem to be 2 weeks.
I feel like out of majority of the reviews I've seen, my teeth are the most crowded of the bunch. I'm not sure if my teeth will be 100% perfectly aligned once this is all said and done, but certainly an improvement and I'll probably bug SDC for refinements if that's the case. :) I hope this all helps!
Oh! I also and doing the smile pay plan rather than buy them outright. No major problems there, just stay on top of them if your billing info changes.
My plan is roughly supposed to take 10 months, but with minor hiccups and such, it could take longer.
My instructions are to wear them 2 weeks at a time and then change into the next aligner of my set. I've seen some various transition times, but most seem to be 2 weeks.
I feel like out of majority of the reviews I've seen, my teeth are the most crowded of the bunch. I'm not sure if my teeth will be 100% perfectly aligned once this is all said and done, but certainly an improvement and I'll probably bug SDC for refinements if that's the case. :) I hope this all helps!
Oh! I also and doing the smile pay plan rather than buy them outright. No major problems there, just stay on top of them if your billing info changes.
March 3, 2017
March 30, 2017
Thanks for the updates as it is glad to see the progress. Have you had any slurring when speaking with the liners in?
April 4, 2017
I slur a little teeny tiny bit. When I first had the aligners, it was very noticeable. Now only a few things trip me up here or there. Nobody pays any mind. :)
UPDATED FROM thebittybean
6 months post
Tray 12
thebittybeanDecember 30, 2016
Slowly, but surely we're getting there. This next half of the trays are focusing on the uppers and boy can I feel it. Luckily it's really only a day of discomfort, then smooth sailing until the next tray.
I'm noticing the shift forward of my upper teeth in my bite, which is slightly annoying, but it works.
Oh! It may just be me, but the shifting of my uppers has affected the size of my top lip. It's been looking fuller lately... it's probably all in my head and I'm just noticing it from staring at my teeth all the time. :)
Overall it's more of the same. Can't wait till I'm posting about tray 20!
I'm noticing the shift forward of my upper teeth in my bite, which is slightly annoying, but it works.
Oh! It may just be me, but the shifting of my uppers has affected the size of my top lip. It's been looking fuller lately... it's probably all in my head and I'm just noticing it from staring at my teeth all the time. :)
Overall it's more of the same. Can't wait till I'm posting about tray 20!
Replies (5)
December 30, 2016
Hi!! I just started with my very first tray Tuesday night. I have been in a lot of pain ever since. How has the pain been for you? Also my back molars aren't touching the same. Did this happen to you?
December 30, 2016
Awesome, congrats!
I was feeling pain and discomfort for the first two aligner sets. The first tray hurt the worst, probably from the teeth adjusting, also the tray itself sucked and had sharp edges that would cut up the insides of my mouth (every tray after was amazing and smooth and I didn't really need my dental wax anymore).
At this point the pain is noticeable, but really isn't interfering with my day to day. Which is a relief. Hopefully it'll get to that point for yourself too!
Back molars? Like when you take the aligners out and go to bite and chew things? I noticed my bite shifting each and every tray, teeth touching in new places. I feel like that part is normal, until you get down to your last round of trays.
Unless you mean something else?
I was feeling pain and discomfort for the first two aligner sets. The first tray hurt the worst, probably from the teeth adjusting, also the tray itself sucked and had sharp edges that would cut up the insides of my mouth (every tray after was amazing and smooth and I didn't really need my dental wax anymore).
At this point the pain is noticeable, but really isn't interfering with my day to day. Which is a relief. Hopefully it'll get to that point for yourself too!
Back molars? Like when you take the aligners out and go to bite and chew things? I noticed my bite shifting each and every tray, teeth touching in new places. I feel like that part is normal, until you get down to your last round of trays.
Unless you mean something else?
December 31, 2016
Yes, my back molars aren't touching that well when I bite down to eat. I just hope that this does not change the fact that I can bite down and all my molars touch when I am done with the treatment. A little worried abou that.
December 30, 2016
Wow wow wow!! Your teeth look awesome! So much has changed between trays 10 and 12!
December 31, 2016
Your teeth are looking great keep it up can't wait for the next post to appear. Im anticipating my close finality of the system as well and growing more excited only 6 more trays to go :)
January 19, 2017
Wow, you are the first one who has posted with what I call teeth like mine, everyone to me didn't really NEED them. SO happy for your progress. I have been on the fence, but I think I will do it!
February 27, 2017
Wow, your teeth look amazing! I really appreciate you posting the photos, as my bottom teeth look very similar to yours and I'm contemplating starting SDC. Thank you!!
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