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OMG I Have Finally Made a Decision! Sevenoaks, GB
UPDATED FROM mazza40
Finished - yippeeeee!
mazza40April 9, 2017
WORTH IT$6,000
Had my 50 week appointment on Friday and decided that no, I didn't want another 8-10 refinement trays, or a fixed brace for 3 months, but would go for the 'shaping' of the stubborn tooth instead. Removing the attachments wasn't very pleasant, but the shaping was fine. They took the impressions for the bonded retainer wire to be fitted in 10 days and I will have the impressions for retainers and whitening trays then too. I am happy with the results - I never expected perfection (I'm too old for that!) but just wanted to feel more confident with my smile and I have definitely achieved that. My ortho said I only have to wear my trays at night now, which I wasn't expecting at this appointment, so I walked out feeling over the moon - it is so wonderful to be able to eat and drink exactly what I want when I want to but feels so strange not to be rushing to put the trays back in after every meal, and I still have the desire to go and clean my teeth! Also I think my bite has changed so my teeth feel a little strange in my mouth! The other slightly annoying thing is that when I point out to people that I've finished the treatment, they can't seem to remember what my teeth were like before anyway!! Never mind - I KNOW ;) I've uploaded a couple of before and after shots but will post a final pic once I've done the whitening... keep positive everyone - it is worth all the hard work in the end :-)))
Replies (3)
April 10, 2017
Woohoo! So happy for you! Your teeth look amazing!!
April 12, 2017
You as well. It was so good to have others going through it around the same time. We were all in it together! I honestly don't think I would have gone through with it if I had not found this site! So happy I did!
April 11, 2017
Beautiful, you must be thrilled. I'm at the should I or shouldn't I stage. My last dental appointment on an impulse asked about fixing my bottom teeth. We had a short discussion and dentist thought I'd be good candidate. I'm sure I'll be "deciding" for weeks or months before committing but I do like what I've read and seen so far,. The only thing I don't get is if the "trays" are plastic why do so many say the edges are sharp? For what this stuff costs you'd think they wouldn't have such issues. Oh well.
April 11, 2017
Thanks - I am happy - can't stop smiling :) but it is a commitment and you need to be disciplined - I don't have a very busy social life and I come home from work for my lunch etc so it fitted in ok with my lifestyle. I think there was only once when I had to file down the sharp edges and although my teeth ached for the first day or two of new trays, it was only ever mildly uncomfortable. And hardly anyone noticed I had the trays in (or if they did they didn't say anything!). And like you said, it is expensive for what it is. I think a good orthodontist who does not try and rush things is important. Good luck! x
UPDATED FROM mazza40
20 Trays down, 6 to go!
mazza40January 27, 2017
I saw my ortho today and picked up my last 6 trays - very exciting :) I asked him about refinements - he said my bottom teeth will be finished, but that invisalign isn't great at rotating teeth and there are 2 teeth at the top which he would suggest either 12 weeks of invisalign refinements (changing weekly) which would probably do the trick, or a fixed brace which would definitely work in 12 weeks. I really don't think I want a fixed brace though and he did say that I might be happy with the result before refinements anyway - I will make a decision when I go back for the impressions for the bottom retainer on 7th April. Whatever happens though, although I have had enough and can't wait for it to be finished (I can't wait to eat and drink whenever I want to!) I think it is definitely 100% worth it.
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January 27, 2017
So are refinements included in your original cost?
So close to the end now, how exciting for you!!!!!
So close to the end now, how exciting for you!!!!!
January 28, 2017
Yes, refinements, bonded retainer, removable retainers and follow up appointments for 2 years is all in the cost, but it was expensive!! ;)
January 28, 2017
I look at everyone's costing as mine is $9500, which is one of the most expensive I have seen so I hope retainers and refinements are included at the end with mine to!!!!?
Thanks for your email
Thanks for your email
January 27, 2017
Woohoo! The end is in sight. I think I might need refinements for the one top tooth and I think I'll go with it as I've got this far so might as well finish it off! Keep us updated .
March 29, 2017
Photo? So pleased you are nearly done!
March 29, 2017
I'm planning to post a photo after my next visit in April - hopefully the end result! I'm so ready to finish now... :)
UPDATED FROM mazza40
Light at the end of the tunnel!
mazza40November 27, 2016
I visited my ortho today to have 3 more attachments on my bottom teeth and pick up my next 5 trays. Disappointed again to have the technician doing everything (not very well, either) and the ortho popping in for 30 seconds to do the IPR (apparently the technician isn't allowed to do anything that can't be reversed!). This is obviously their new system but I feel a bit cheated as I am paying a lot of money and would much prefer to see the ortho who I am confident and comfortable with. However, I'm thrilled at how much my smile has improved and am now on tray 16/26 - woohoooooo!
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November 30, 2016
Looking great. Only 10 to go!!
I know what you mean about the technician, I haven't even met the Ortho at my place!!!!
I know what you mean about the technician, I haven't even met the Ortho at my place!!!!
I am about 1/3 in my treatment and I was thinking that I would probably keep brushing my teeth after eating, even after having finished my treatment. I think it is so much better and healthier!