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I never did invisalign, but regular braces are like that too. I'm sure you will get used to it in a few days. It always was a little painful after the orthodontist made adjustments too.
I did them. For the first few days, I won't lie, they are hell to try and pry off. I had them in college, so in the middle of the cafeteria, I'm sticking fork/spoon in my mouth trying to yank the suckers off. But after those first days/a week, you should be able to pull them right off. They work wonders though. Just be sure to keep them clean. And you will go through this however many times you get new trays. But they are less noticable than braces, so I liked them.
Yeah? I just figured since it would be such a gradual thing that I wouldn't feel it much at first.
Oh the other *awesome* thing about these is that they give me a big fat LISP when I talk. LOL! Apparently that is supposed to go away in a few days, but it was a little embarrassing at work today. "Hey Guyths! Got thome bratheth today!!" hahaha :)
@In the media: Glad to hear at least that will improve! I actually used a chopstick earlier today for the same purpose. Haha! Yeah I feel like cleaning them has gotta be pretty important -- seems like they could get nasty real quick. But you're not supposed to use toothpaste on them according to my doc. :-/ ugh.
I've had mine for a year now. Before the wedding I had six attachments on my top teeth and 3 on the bottom. They were nearly impossible to get out. I literally would go nuts (and ruin my nails). They would even start to tear after a week or so. It helps to start a new tray at night...most of the pain is at the beginning. I've also had some issue with them rubbing and causing canker sores which is annoying.
Overall it's totally worth it though! My teeth looked fabulous and straight for my wedding. Now they're just fine-tuning things.
PM me anytime if you have questions.
Yeah, I have Invisalign (I had braces as a teen too, go me...) Yes, the first few days with a new set on I had a lisp and it was annoying to pull them out of my mouth. The very first day I wore them to work, my fourth graders were asking me why I was talking funny. (Clearly, they don't know better about keeping their mouths closed). Anyway, it does get better. I'd say after 4 days, your teeth will have adjusted to them. I'm pretty sure most of the movement your teeth does in the aligners occurs during the first few days and the remaining days help your teeth strengthen and recover. It will be worth it in the end. I'm using mine as a retainer currently.
@Mrs Green Grass: yikes! Torn nails and canker sores... can't wait! Thanks, I might have to take you up on that, it's nice that you've been doing this for a while and know what I can expect.
@CapeBoundBride: Lol! I work with kids too, so funny. Ah.. that makes sense about when the soreness occurs. The tray must just wrench your teeth into place at first, otherwise you wouldn't be able to put it on, and then as they recover from the shifting the soreness lessens. Hadn't thought of it that way. So basically every two weeks my mouth will hurt like a b for a few days. Awesome. lol
I have them too. My best advice is to change to your new tray right before going to bed and take some Tylenol PM or something to that effect. You're going to be sore for awhile but getting used to them in my sleep helped tremendously.
While it did make my mouth sore and sometimes hard to eat hard stuff, at least it was a sign it was working. Don't get freaked out over how loose your teeth are either! It's freaky when you wiggle them!
My uppers are done and now I'm just wearing the top as a retainer. Just think, when you get done with treatment, you will be able to use them as bleach trays! You can buy the same product your dentist uses for bleaching online for about $30 versus the $200 they charge!
I have them, as well, and HATE them. I'm in my 8th month.
At first they were just annoying because they felt so huge and awkward in my mouth, but after a month it wasn't too bad. Somewhere in the last 3 or so months, though, they started to make me gag constantly. I have to take them out all the time so I don't throw up. I asked my Ortho about it, and he just said some people are like that, and he's says they are fitting just perfectly, so there's nothing he can do about it.
And I can't stand the stupid little buttons on my teeth. One of them is huge and it hurts my lip if my tray is out.
I'm just praying I am so happy when my teeth are perfect that I forgot how annoying these months have been!
I've been thinking about getting them for awhile now, and if you dont mind me asking, how much does it cost?
@melbaby1009: I'm not sure how every Orthodontist charges for them, but mine has a set cost that includes everything. It doesn't matter how many changes I might make, or if I even end up wanting traditional braces at the end to do some "perfecting," I will only pay the one price, which was between $4-5K. I make monthly (non-interest) payments of about $150, but might just pay it off wherever I'm at when they're actually done.
@melbaby1009: Mine were also a set cost including any refinements that may be needed. I did non-interest monthly payments through my flexible spending account. I visited two orthodontists who were both reputable one charged 5,800 and the other 6,800. I don't remember why there was a cost difference (perhaps the whitening service, I'm not sure).
@bree72: Holy Je$u$. lol. I'm sorry I have a bit of sticker shock. How does the cost compare to the cost of braces if you don't mind me asking? I've been considering fixing my bottom teeth.
@babymilka74: Sorry, I never got back with you. I think it would be around $3K (at my Ortho) or so for regular braces. Dental work is just plain expensive.
For those who tried invisalign - how long before you saw improvement in your teeth? I'm curious if I have enough time - my wedding is 7 months away, but my teeth aren't that crooked. I'm going to a free consultation tomorrow.
I wore mine for about 2 years and it was all the minor adjustments at the end on my eye teeth that were the most noticeable. My cousin only wore her for six months and had they were noticably different at the end. I guess it depends on what teeth need to be corrected.
What are the requirements for invisalign... Do they work on any condition? I know I need braces or invisalign... I'm afraid my teeth are too messed up for invisalign :(
Do you mind me asking.... how much are they anyway?
I fucking hate invisalign with a passion.
So.Bloody.Painful.
Mine were for eye teeth. Wore them for two+ years and the difference was very noticable.
however, 6years later my teeth are back where they started.
total waste of money for me (even though I did them AFTER reg. braces)
requirements are that the teeth only need minor adjutment, noting serious, but rather minor alignment for slightly crooked or minorly overlapping teeth.
mine cost 50 bones per insert and you have to change the inserts as they move your teeth. I got new ones every 6 months or so (4 total) and you are supposed to wear your final tray\insert for at least 6months after the teeth are in the final position to set them.
I had them and they were definitely a pain!! But worth it in the end. In the beginning, I had pain during the first 3-4 days of each new tray, but it gradually lessened with each new tray. Taking it off was the worst. To the point where I would drink some soup for dinner, brush over the aligners, rinse with mouth wash and go to sleep because I just couldn't take it off. That was only at the very beginning. I found that it's easiest to start from one side and ease it off over the attachments, rather than just trying to pull down and yank it off. See which side is easiest for you.
My doctor also told me to just clean them with water, but I felt like I couldn't get it clean enough so I soaked them in some mouthwash when I brushed in the morning and before bed, then brushed the trays with mouthwash, and didn't have any problems. Try to brush your teeth everytime you take them off to eat also. I also brushed them quickly with a small bit of toothpaste before I put them back in.
Like I said, it's a pain, but worth it. I also lost a few pounds because I couldn't be bothered with all the work it took to have a snack!
Mine cost about $3700. Make sure you get the retainers (same as your last tray but without the attachments, and supposedly a harder plastic) or just continue to wear your last tray at night once you're done. I was told to continue wearing then during the day too but I was too annoyed! I wear the retainers only at night now and my teeth haven't moved yet. Your teeth WILL move if you don't continue to wear something!
Hope that helps! It'll go fast!
has anyone heard of Red White & Blue? It's another brand that was recommended to me & is supposedly less expensive...
I had Invisalign! Initially I got it because I was self conscious about some slight crowding on my bottom teeth. I ended up having to have them for the top and bottom. Yes it was painful and annoying in the beginning. I wore mine for about two years, but I saw results within the first couple months. They are worth EVERY penny, and are one of the best decisions I ever made- I get compliments on my smile all the time. I've been finished with my treatment for awhile now, but still wear the retainer to bed every night to keep them straight. For me, it's worth it for nice teeth.
So don't give up -hang in there! IT WILL BE WORTH IT IN THE END- especially for your wedding pics! Here is a pic of me while the stylist was doing my hair for my wedding, so you can see my chompers! ;)
@ Little Miss Mango: my orthodontist told me to clean them with efferdent. I use my last set as retainers, wear them every night and clean them every morning with efferdent. Works like a charm, hasn't clouded them at all (which is why you shouldn't brush them with something abrasive like toothpaste).
To others re: what they can fix: I had 'traditional' braces for 9 months before my wedding, and had just a few 'refinements' after the wedding, so then they used invisalign for that. I was hoping for invisalign from the beginning, but was told that they can only fix certain kinds of problems (I had an overbite, and an 'open bite' for which they had to use rubber bands to pull my top teeth 'down'). I've also read that invisalign users tend to regress more than those who had traditional braces.
To others re: cost. I live in Denver, and my treatment was $6K, all inclusive. I had clear (ceramic) top brackets, so I believe that added a bit to the cost. My ortho is also one of the most in-demand/cutting edge docs in the area. My husband got braces at the same time as me, from a more 'traditional' orthodontist, and his treatment was $4K, all inlcusive. (He had all metal brackets, not ceramics).
Hope that helps!
I had regular braces, but Invisalign was what my ortho gave me for a retainer. I HATE them. They have never ever fit correctly. I'm actually going back and buying a regular old school metal retainer! :)
I clean mine with denture cleaner. Just drop them in hot water and throw a denture tablet in. Works like a charm!
Is anyone brave enough to show their before and after pics? Maybe they can get me to overlook the pain issue.
I started mine a little over a month ago - so far VERY VERY little discomfort. I think the amount of pain depends on the severity of your case.
My dentist said that if you aren't doing any major movements - it's really just a bit tight / pressure at the beginning of a new tray and so far that has been my experience.
Good luck!
I had braces 10 years ago and my teeth have started to shift a little. I have a gap now between my left front tooth and the one next to it, but you can't really see it when I smile or in pictures. Unless you know it's there and are looking for it. My bottom teeth help "color" in the gap so its less noticeable.
My teeth will continue to shift, so my dentist recommended Invisalign. However, I was unemployed at the time and could barely afford anything, let alone braces, so I'm holding off. Sometimes it bums me out that I won't have perfect teeth on my wedding day (especially if I'll need to get them done anyway) but part of me also knows that I need to priortize my finances and an extra $150 would not have been good on unemployment!
I do hope to get my teeth bleached so they are at least nice and white, even if they aren't perfectly straight.
I agree with Sagbride and think the pain depends on the number of attachments (small, clear bumps) you have on your teeth to help with movement. My first 6 weeks I did not have attachments, so just experienced slight pressure/tightness from the clear aligners that would always loosen up after 1-2 days per aligner set. On my first follow-up visit my orthodontist added 11 attachments and that is when I experienced pain. The first aligners with the attachments were painful (hurt to pull on and off), but the pain was gone after 2 days into treatment, which I know can vary for others. Since then I have been fine and the aligners are more annoying than painful b/c you always have to brush your teeth after meals/snacking.
Overall, I don't think the pain is that bad and pros definitely outweigh the cons to me. I would be willing to show my "Before and After" once I'm actually done with treatment (I'm on Aligner 14 out of 22), but that won't be for another 5 months! My teeth are starting to look really straight now!
I just got my aligners last Thursday and there really is minimal discomfort. There isn't 'PAIN' so much as a constant pressure for the first few days, which can get annoying. But 2 Aleve will take care of that!
If you need some help deciding if Invisalign is right for you, I would google 'Invisalign forum'. I've found some great advice out there from other people including before and after pictures!
Also - I found that at the bridal expos there are many invisalign dentists who offer discounts. I saved $1,000 from going to the NYC Bridal Expo last fall!
hey ladies, this thread is getting old, but i've been wondering about this. my mom had invisalign (and her teeth were pretty crooked...overlapping in the front) and she wore hers for 2-3 years. i know she hated them but i know she thinks it was worth it.
i had braces and my teeth are still pretty straight, there's just one tiny thing that bothers me. on my top right side there are some tiny (TINY) gaps in my teeth, and my right front tooth is misaligned from the rest of my teeth. it probably is really only noticable to me and would have been fixable with a simple retainer (if someone hadn't thrown it away on my senior class trip 8 years ago! ugh!). i can feel the difference in the alignment when i run my fingers over my teeth
so i am thinking invisalign might help me. i really don't think i would need more than 2 trays and a couple months to adjust this. how much do you think that would cost me?
I know this is an old thread but anyone want to post an update on their invisalign experience?
My dentist jus referred me to an orthodontist and I worried about having braces as an adult.
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Just got my first Invisalign trays today and MAN these things are annoying! GAH! I just cannot get used to the feeling of them! And I'm having a really hard time getting them off to eat. I also didn't expect to feel them yanking my teeth into place so much at first! Ouch!
I know it'll get better and I'm sure I'll get used to them soon but I feel like the next 10 months are gonna be a PITA! *trying to focus on how great my smile will hopefully look on my wedding day...* lol. Can anyone else commiserate with me?! :P