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Alligners Go in on Monday! - Virginia
UPDATED FROM clew
Done...worst decision I've made.
clewSeptember 21, 2016
$5,000
This procedure is probably good for straightening crooked teeth, but not for correcting bit issues. It is a money making scam for most providers, as they do nothing but make impressions and send them to Invisalign to have the aligners produced. I am happy for those of you who have experience success with this procedure, but I have spoken with more people who have not. Lesson learned.
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UPDATED FROM clew
2.5 years into the process
clewApril 3, 2015
I'm finishing up round 2 of aligner sets. My teeth are still not where they should be and I wish I'd just gone with traditional braces at this point. If they recommend a 3rd round of aligners, I will probably do it, as I want my teeth to be right. I would never recommend Invisalign based on my experience. The process has taken twice as long as initially predicted, and my alignment isn't even close to where it should be. Hope more of you have a better experience.
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Day 2 of the second set. Still not thrilled with...
clewJune 28, 2012
Day 2 of the second set. Still not thrilled with having to take them out to eat or drink ANYTHING but water. Very annoying. I love to cook, but I also love to taste as I prepare...not happening with the aligners. Also having an issue with very chapped lips and dry mouth, although I am drinking massive amounts of water.
So far the experience is less than optimal for me...but I have a ways to go, so we'll see how things progress and what improvedment comes.
So far the experience is less than optimal for me...but I have a ways to go, so we'll see how things progress and what improvedment comes.
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June 28, 2012
Sorry to hear things are still a bit of a challenge. :-/ Hopefully your body adjusts quick so the chapped lips & dry mouth lessen.
June 29, 2012
Hi Clew, sounds like we are at the point in our treatment and I too have very chapped lips... I can't figure out if it's due to the brushing 4-5 times a day or the extra stretching when I remove my aligners. Anyway, I am glad to hear I am not the only one experiencing this, I have been using Carmex moisture plus for a few weeks now and it is very soothing! It comes in a silver tube like lipstick (not the finger apply type)...anyway good luck Clew just wanted to shout out what works super for me!
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you're able to find support in the community.
If you're able to, I know the community would appreciate before and after pictures, in order to get a sense of what to expect. Of course, I understand if not.