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Hello guys, ever since before I even started my...
Hello guys, ever since before I even started my Invisalign process, I've been on this website, reading through each and every review I could find, and it has helped me tremendously, which is why I've decided to make my own! I'll start off by saying that I've always known my teeth were a "little" crooked, but once I visited an orthodontist, I found out there was much more to it than just that. After I went in for a consultation, I found out through the X-Rays that I also have a mid-line misalignment, which is caused by the fact that my jaw bones aren't even on both sides (one side has a little more bone than the other side). With that being said, I had to choose either one of two options
1. Get jaw surgery
2. Get one of my bottom teeth extracted, and wear elastics.
OBVIOUSLY, I didn't want to get jaw surgery, so I chose to go with the second option.
With all that being said, I am now on set 1 of my aligners. My orthodontist is having me wear each tray for 18 days each, with 30 trays both top and bottom, which adds up to 1 year and 7 months.
My appointment to get the tooth extracted was on Monday, Nov. 4th. I had to find a general dentist or oral surgeon since my orthodontist did not do extractions. My appointment to pick up my aligners was on Oct. 31st.
Once I got there, they sat me down, put on a total of 16 attachments (which are bonded on each tooth that needs extra movement) and fitted my aligners (just the top one, since the bottom one could not be fitted due to the fact that my extraction is on the following Monday). That whole process took about 30-45 minutes, they had to do it multiple times because a few stubborn attachments wouldn't stay on which then pulled out the aligner. Afterwards, they gave me 6 sets of aligners, spent a little time telling me how to clean the aligners, what to do and not to do, etc, and sent me on my way.
The next day, two of my attachments my front, top teeth broke off. I called my orthodontist about it, but the receptionist said that it is common for them to break off, and just to wait til my next appointment to get them put back on. I was really surprised because my next appointment isn't til Jan. 6th, about another 10 weeks from then, and I thought that the attachments were pretty important. I just agreed since she should know her stuff, and decided to wait. After I got my tooth extracted on Nov. 4th, I wore the bottom tray the following day. Right as I put them on, I heard a little crack. I took them off, and another attachment fell off and also the aligners did not fit very well. I called them again and she booked me an appointment for Nov. 7th, today. I went in for the appointment today, and they rebonded the attachments that fell off and also told me the trays were fitting fine. My next appointment is on Jan. 6th.
Now that we are up to date, I will definitely keep you guys updated as my teeth progresses. I will also add a few photos of the progress when I have time.
As for the pain and comfortability of the aligners, I'd have to say that the first 3 days were really painful and sore, but after that, the soreness goes down a tremendous amount. I also had problems with the attachments scratching my lips and my tongue getting cut by the sharp sides of the aligners, but I got used to it within the first week. My orthodontist also gave me some wax to help with the attachments and also to make a "fake tooth" to cover the missing tooth from the extraction, but I don't bother with doing that. I don't really care that I have a huge hole from the missing tooth, I know that it'll go away and the wax doesn't really cover it up that well anyway.
1. Get jaw surgery
2. Get one of my bottom teeth extracted, and wear elastics.
OBVIOUSLY, I didn't want to get jaw surgery, so I chose to go with the second option.
With all that being said, I am now on set 1 of my aligners. My orthodontist is having me wear each tray for 18 days each, with 30 trays both top and bottom, which adds up to 1 year and 7 months.
My appointment to get the tooth extracted was on Monday, Nov. 4th. I had to find a general dentist or oral surgeon since my orthodontist did not do extractions. My appointment to pick up my aligners was on Oct. 31st.
Once I got there, they sat me down, put on a total of 16 attachments (which are bonded on each tooth that needs extra movement) and fitted my aligners (just the top one, since the bottom one could not be fitted due to the fact that my extraction is on the following Monday). That whole process took about 30-45 minutes, they had to do it multiple times because a few stubborn attachments wouldn't stay on which then pulled out the aligner. Afterwards, they gave me 6 sets of aligners, spent a little time telling me how to clean the aligners, what to do and not to do, etc, and sent me on my way.
The next day, two of my attachments my front, top teeth broke off. I called my orthodontist about it, but the receptionist said that it is common for them to break off, and just to wait til my next appointment to get them put back on. I was really surprised because my next appointment isn't til Jan. 6th, about another 10 weeks from then, and I thought that the attachments were pretty important. I just agreed since she should know her stuff, and decided to wait. After I got my tooth extracted on Nov. 4th, I wore the bottom tray the following day. Right as I put them on, I heard a little crack. I took them off, and another attachment fell off and also the aligners did not fit very well. I called them again and she booked me an appointment for Nov. 7th, today. I went in for the appointment today, and they rebonded the attachments that fell off and also told me the trays were fitting fine. My next appointment is on Jan. 6th.
Now that we are up to date, I will definitely keep you guys updated as my teeth progresses. I will also add a few photos of the progress when I have time.
As for the pain and comfortability of the aligners, I'd have to say that the first 3 days were really painful and sore, but after that, the soreness goes down a tremendous amount. I also had problems with the attachments scratching my lips and my tongue getting cut by the sharp sides of the aligners, but I got used to it within the first week. My orthodontist also gave me some wax to help with the attachments and also to make a "fake tooth" to cover the missing tooth from the extraction, but I don't bother with doing that. I don't really care that I have a huge hole from the missing tooth, I know that it'll go away and the wax doesn't really cover it up that well anyway.