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Invisalign Review - 56 Year Old - United Kingdom, GB
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Hi, my first day of invisalign today. Hope to...
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Hi, my first day of invisalign today. Hope to update this as a blog as I go along to help me and hopefully others. Have hated my smile all my life. Big overjet. Didn't have braces as a teenager and have always been SO self-conscious about my teeth. Costing me a fortune (I will have veneers on front six upper teeth after invisalign also) - so hope it is worth it. So far each part of the procedure has been fine. Mouldings taken - fine. Got the first set of invisalign in OK, no problem. Removed them lunch time and put them back in without pain or trouble (had to eat lunch really quickly though to get the teeth brushing time in too). Am missing tea and coffee - big time. Can't wait til dinner tonight. It seems like a long old journey ahead - but I am taking inspiration from others on here, if they can do it so can I. Not sure how long it is expected to take (I forgot to ask!) - but I think I will have 16 trays (maybe that is only the start, though - I don't know - I hope not). No pain at present, just a dull ache - much of which is from a tooth which often aches anyway. Main problem is just that it feels strange to have all this plastic in my mouth, but I understand I will get used to it...... will blog further and let you know. Going back for attachments in a couple of weeks.
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November 20, 2015
I've had my trays since September and can honestly say I've not had any major problems....people at work didn't know I was wearing them until I told them and they were amazed! I've noticed a slight change when pronouncing "s" or "sh" but when i asked a friend if they noticed they said no
UPDATED FROM serenity59
2 days post
Day 3 - Amount of movement - Advice please?!
Just a quick update. Getting the Invisalign in and out is easy - but am concerned about when I have the attachments on..... will cross that bridge when come to it. Pain comes and goes, but I know it is still early days. Best to keep busy. It is lovely when I wake up in the morning though; I suppose I am so relaxed I can't feel a thing, but a general ache comes back later on. Eating has become really disciplined (but I haven't lost weight yet!)
Looking at my picture my upper two front teeth seem to project so much more than others I have seen on here, I am quite concerned whether because they are so bad this will work for me. Does anyone have any experience of teeth like mine and whether the movement happened OK. (I can't quite work out where they are going to move to because my mouth is quite small; but I have had my wisdom teeth out years ago).
Thanks for the replies so far - what a godsend this site is.
Looking at my picture my upper two front teeth seem to project so much more than others I have seen on here, I am quite concerned whether because they are so bad this will work for me. Does anyone have any experience of teeth like mine and whether the movement happened OK. (I can't quite work out where they are going to move to because my mouth is quite small; but I have had my wisdom teeth out years ago).
Thanks for the replies so far - what a godsend this site is.
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November 21, 2015
Have you seen your clin-check video in your orthodontist's office which shows the gameplan of movement? It's quite amazing to see how each tray has a purpose in terms of repositioning your teeth and that should reassure you. I think you will find photos on this site and hear from other Invisalign clients soon who have had or have as significant changes to undergo as you do. Don't worry - your orothodontist obviously has worked out what you need. I too have 16 trays and am on tray 12 now - it really has passed quite quickly. Interesting to read your comment about how comfortable your mouth feels when you wake up. I find everything relaxes when I lay down and really feel good in the morning. I guess it's the position of my jaw or something. The daytime aches will continue to come and go but I have found they usually pass within 5 days of a new tray and then things seem to settle down. Hang in there and keep reading this website - it is so helpful.
November 21, 2015
Thank you so much. That has set me at ease a lot. I haven't seen the clin-check yet. Will ask when I go back for my attachments in a couple of weeks. Great to hear from someone else who has "only"! 16 trays!
November 21, 2015
I am getting my first tray put in on Monday. I am also going to ask to see the clin-check. Is that the pictures of the before and after? I'm getting nervous about the pain. I've heard good and bad opinions.
November 21, 2015
Good luck on Monday, Kely. All will be fine. Update us when you have had it done. We are all in this together and will have so much better smiles at the end.
November 21, 2015
Yes, that's the "time-lapse" animated video where each slide shows what trays are to do what, over the course of your treatment. I didn't see mine until a few months into the process but it was interesting. I think it's possible treatments can deviate a little from the clin-check so it's possible some orthodontists don't always show it as part of the planning. I can honestly say that while the rough edges have been the toughest thing for me, I have never experienced any "pain". Definitely dull aches in my jaws and sensitivity to rough edges which I have to file down but no real pain. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM serenity59
10 days post
clicking jaw
Hi everyone.
Well into the second week and awaiting you attachments on Monday. All going really well; not much soreness and getting used the eating and drinking and cleaning palaver.....
However, years and years ago, I used to have a clicky jaw. Often in the morning it would seem out of place and I would have to click it back into place. It was horrid. This disappeared years ago and I had forgotten all about it. Today my jaw has started to seize up a bit and to click and just feel horrid. No real pain, just a dull ache. But it feels like it is getting stiffer and stiffer. Anyone else had this; I am quite worried about it.
Well into the second week and awaiting you attachments on Monday. All going really well; not much soreness and getting used the eating and drinking and cleaning palaver.....
However, years and years ago, I used to have a clicky jaw. Often in the morning it would seem out of place and I would have to click it back into place. It was horrid. This disappeared years ago and I had forgotten all about it. Today my jaw has started to seize up a bit and to click and just feel horrid. No real pain, just a dull ache. But it feels like it is getting stiffer and stiffer. Anyone else had this; I am quite worried about it.
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November 30, 2015
I took some painkillers and a muscle relaxant I have for my back and my jaw got better . (I will check with my Dr, that it is OK to take the relaxant in that way, but my dentist didn't see it as a problem)
Thanks so much for answering. You put me at ease.