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Finally Fixing my Teeth! London, ON
UPDATED FROM amferreira
2 years post
Before and after
amferreiraFebruary 20, 2016
WORTH IT$7,500
1 year and 10 months treatment time
UPDATED FROM amferreira
2 years post
Before & After
amferreiraFebruary 20, 2016
My braces came off yesterday!! I still am in shock how fast this whole process feels and how used to braces you get.
When they first came off I actually missed my braces, how they looked and felt and almost like a security blanket but after one day I couldn't stop smiling and looking at my before picture I'm blown away!
Soooooooooo worth it!!
When they first came off I actually missed my braces, how they looked and felt and almost like a security blanket but after one day I couldn't stop smiling and looking at my before picture I'm blown away!
Soooooooooo worth it!!
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UPDATED FROM amferreira
1 year post
Old fashion braces did the job!
amferreiraNovember 22, 2015
Quick update, will provide a full one later.
I went to get a second opinion from a orthodontist about my teeth. Right away the orthodontist said no way were my teeth a good option for Invisalign, it made sense the more it was explained. When you think about teeth that are high up and need to come down and relying on something similar to a retainer to do the job will not do it as fast or as easy as braces.
I ended up going with the Dameon braces and I saw movement within the first day! My top teeth had moved so fast I almost couldn't believe the amount of progress I was satisfied within 3 months of how my top teeth we're looking.
In total the treatment cost $7500, about $2000 upfront and then $200 paid monthly.
I was quoted 2 years but I know I'm getting close and feel they will be off sooner. The orthodontist is just finalizing my bite and my one tooth that to me seemed a bit crooked still.
It was absolutely worth the time and money and my only regret was not doing it sooner.
If anyone is in London Ontario, Canada I recommend Dentalign Orthodontics highly.
Also word of caution from a lesson learned, if you meet a "cosmetic dentist" that is offering orthodontic treatment, remember they are not an Orthodontist go get a second opinion from an actual orthodontist before moving forward with any treatment or else you could be paying double or triple in fees.
I went to get a second opinion from a orthodontist about my teeth. Right away the orthodontist said no way were my teeth a good option for Invisalign, it made sense the more it was explained. When you think about teeth that are high up and need to come down and relying on something similar to a retainer to do the job will not do it as fast or as easy as braces.
I ended up going with the Dameon braces and I saw movement within the first day! My top teeth had moved so fast I almost couldn't believe the amount of progress I was satisfied within 3 months of how my top teeth we're looking.
In total the treatment cost $7500, about $2000 upfront and then $200 paid monthly.
I was quoted 2 years but I know I'm getting close and feel they will be off sooner. The orthodontist is just finalizing my bite and my one tooth that to me seemed a bit crooked still.
It was absolutely worth the time and money and my only regret was not doing it sooner.
If anyone is in London Ontario, Canada I recommend Dentalign Orthodontics highly.
Also word of caution from a lesson learned, if you meet a "cosmetic dentist" that is offering orthodontic treatment, remember they are not an Orthodontist go get a second opinion from an actual orthodontist before moving forward with any treatment or else you could be paying double or triple in fees.
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November 22, 2015
Great advice for those considering Invisalign. I'm a lot older and the spaces between my teeth got bigger. Plus I have an overbite. I went to a dentist who told me I was a candidate for Invisalgn and is be done in 6 months. A friend who is a dentist told me if you want to move teeth go to an Ortho . Braces are braces whether you see them in the first two seconds you meet someone or 5 minutes later so I got over being self conscious pretty fast. Orthos have so much more control and can fix one tooth is they need to. I'm over 14 months in and have 3 more to go. Couldn't be happier and I am so excited. I always say time goes by fast. Do what you need to now for the future. Congratulations on your journey!! It wasn't cheap!
November 22, 2015
Most dentists are doing the clear braces now, and I've been wondering just how much difference could there be between your dentist and an orthodontist. You're review helped make up my mind to get an expert opinion - even if it costs more.
November 22, 2015
Well I did A LOT of research online as well, somewhere along the line before deciding I read that metal is stronger and won't break as easy compared to the clear material and my teeth were in bad condition and I wanted the treatment to go as fast and efficiently as possible. Again when thinking about having to completely move teeth around not just a slight movement but a large one, for me I decided my treatment time and efficiently outweighed how I looked with them on.
I guess it is also case to case, if someone has teeth that are in place just need to be straighter then I'm sure Invisalign and clear braces would be fine. However if you have teeth above other teeth I'd trust the old fashion braces more as you have a wire and brackets that are durable and can last an entire treatment no matter the obstacle and you know you aren't going to have to pay more. Where as Invisalign and possibly other options you know that you will have to have a lot more refiners than originally quoted if anything goes wrong and they are pricy!
If an orthodontist says there will be no problems and you are a great candidate for the clear option then don't be afraid to stay with that option. As long as you have someone who was honest with you and doesn't just want your money.
I guess it is also case to case, if someone has teeth that are in place just need to be straighter then I'm sure Invisalign and clear braces would be fine. However if you have teeth above other teeth I'd trust the old fashion braces more as you have a wire and brackets that are durable and can last an entire treatment no matter the obstacle and you know you aren't going to have to pay more. Where as Invisalign and possibly other options you know that you will have to have a lot more refiners than originally quoted if anything goes wrong and they are pricy!
If an orthodontist says there will be no problems and you are a great candidate for the clear option then don't be afraid to stay with that option. As long as you have someone who was honest with you and doesn't just want your money.
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