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25, Crowded Teeth and a Snaggle. Presque Isle, ME
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One week ago today I got my first tray! My teeth...
rmain1546May 12, 2016
$3,500
One week ago today I got my first tray! My teeth (mainly one of my two front teeth) have been slowly moving since high school. I'm nearly 25 now, and at15 I had nearly perfectly straight teeth. Now I could use my snaggle as a can opener.. But not for long! Dr. White says 9 months--1 year!
The first day of wearing Invisalign was brutal. The first few, actually. I'm getting the hang of popping them in and out now and this tray hasn't hurt for two days or so. The first night, j took them out to eat supper, and thought I pulled my snaggle tooth right out with it. I complained about it to anyone who would listen for days. Now it's fine. I'm sure the next tray will be pretty bad for a while, I'll find out in a week!
The first day of wearing Invisalign was brutal. The first few, actually. I'm getting the hang of popping them in and out now and this tray hasn't hurt for two days or so. The first night, j took them out to eat supper, and thought I pulled my snaggle tooth right out with it. I complained about it to anyone who would listen for days. Now it's fine. I'm sure the next tray will be pretty bad for a while, I'll find out in a week!
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May 13, 2016
Hang in there - I'm sure it will get better and then time will start flying by. I am worrying because I'm not having enough pain! I am half way through tray 2 but haven't got attachments til 20th May so I'm sure it will get a whole lot harder then... I feel like my teeth are obviously not moving much if I can still eat and sleep :)
May 15, 2016
I am only on day 2 and not happy at all. Couldn't sleep last night. So uncomfortable. I can't wait for the day when I don't notice them. I hope it comes soon or I fear I will give up!
UPDATED FROM rmain1546
3 months post
Almost half way!
rmain1546August 16, 2016
Am on tray 8/18. Thrilled with my smile and feeling more confident! The first tray was the absolute worst one, and wouldn't blame anyone if they put them on and decided it was too much. However, it's worth sticking it out because after that, they get better! Now, the new trays just feel "tight" and hardly painful at all.
In additional to the initial pain, they feel thick, it's strange to have plastic in your mouth, and you'll talk funny. After a few weeks, you really do get used to the feeling, and used to talking with them. You get used to taking them out to eat and brush, as well, but get ready for your life to feel dedicated to your teeth. Especially if you care if your Invisalign as directed. So. Much. Brushing.
Maybe I've just had good luck, but I've had a great experience, and would recommend it to anyone. After the first tray, they have not rubbed in my mouth or caused sores. No way around it, they are gross though. Slimy, need to be cleaned constantly (I just brush mine, no soaking as others do) and if you skip a cleaning they get very nasty. My mouth isn't constantly dry though, and I've just accepted being more gross than usual, pulling them out and what not. People don't notice them on my teeth, either.
Oh, little complaint though. My alignment is off when my trays around out. It is also constantly changing, but constantly off. It's a strange sensation, never knowing where my teeth will line up from week to week, and sometimes results in the accidental rubbing of two teeth in an uncomfortable, grinding, chills kind of way. The dental hygienist (assistant? Not sure, the woman who check on me last time and gave me trays) didn't say it was common, but I read it is.
Overall, SO excited about the progress! The weeks having Invisalign has flown by and can't believe my smile will be straight soon!
In additional to the initial pain, they feel thick, it's strange to have plastic in your mouth, and you'll talk funny. After a few weeks, you really do get used to the feeling, and used to talking with them. You get used to taking them out to eat and brush, as well, but get ready for your life to feel dedicated to your teeth. Especially if you care if your Invisalign as directed. So. Much. Brushing.
Maybe I've just had good luck, but I've had a great experience, and would recommend it to anyone. After the first tray, they have not rubbed in my mouth or caused sores. No way around it, they are gross though. Slimy, need to be cleaned constantly (I just brush mine, no soaking as others do) and if you skip a cleaning they get very nasty. My mouth isn't constantly dry though, and I've just accepted being more gross than usual, pulling them out and what not. People don't notice them on my teeth, either.
Oh, little complaint though. My alignment is off when my trays around out. It is also constantly changing, but constantly off. It's a strange sensation, never knowing where my teeth will line up from week to week, and sometimes results in the accidental rubbing of two teeth in an uncomfortable, grinding, chills kind of way. The dental hygienist (assistant? Not sure, the woman who check on me last time and gave me trays) didn't say it was common, but I read it is.
Overall, SO excited about the progress! The weeks having Invisalign has flown by and can't believe my smile will be straight soon!
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August 16, 2016
Wow, I can really see a difference! Your teeth and smile look great. I have a similar over crowding but worse so its encouraging to see your pictures!
August 16, 2016
Thank you! A co-worker of mine is has over crowding as well and has 24 trays. She is having really great results, too!
August 21, 2016
Great to see your photos - your teeth look great already :) I'm on tray 9 of 26 and seeing your progress is very encouraging - thanks.
Thanks for sharing your story with us. It sounds like you are getting used to the challenges of the first few trays. In my experience the first are the hardest. Good luck with your treatment and please keep us posted.