Clear braces

[Snowjoke]

I only have 3 trays left it’s went so quickly I’m so happy I done it now

 

[Delihla]

The dentist told me! So I was worried they were trying to push me into Invisalign when the rest of my teeth are fine. I just don’t know what to do

I contacted a dentist and sent pics over, and he said both Invisalign and composite bonding would work for me, so I’m thinking to have a few consultations in a couple places and see what they all say.

do you mind me asking if the bonding is obvious? I was worried it would make my teeth look ‘bigger’ (width wise) and look unnatural, or does it look natural? and when you said it lasted over 10 years, did it just fall off after? Or slowly erode? Thank you so much!

I’m having composite bonding after my Invisalign so interested to hear this too! Granted I’m just having edging done. I’d definitely ask at any consultation to see examples of previous work that would have similar results to yours though. It’s quite an individual thing and you want a dentists who’s work and approach you really love!

 

[weeweegie]

Oh god! Surely not I'm on the paracetamol and ibuprofen but doesn't seem to be doing anything. It's not painful to be fair, just achey! Feel like I want to bite straight through them. That's fab, get you! You'll be out and about with straight teeth in no time

Yeah it was more taking them in and out that hurt. It’s such a weird sensation having them in. My next appointment I’m getting my bumps filed off and fitted for my retainer. Going to get some bleach which you can use in the retainer so they’ll be white and straight! I’m going all out now I just need to lose about 3 stone and I’ll be ready for my magazine shoot

 

[Greencatfysh]

Does the tea not stain your aligners? I’m not much of a tea or coffee drinker but I’m very into squash, howevrr I’ve never tried drinking it with the aligners in for fear of staining them purple

I drank some coffee with mine, I was told it’s not the end of the world as the aligners will stain naturally, but the real issue is the coffee/tea/drink getting stuck in between the aligner and the tooth and causing more damage and decay because it’s stuck there. It would also therefore cause more discolouration to the tooth.

I used to have a mid morning coffee and then an early lunch so I’d take the aligner out for lunch and then brush my teeth. So I’d only have it out for a minimal time. Saying that I was quite lax with wearing my aligners on dates, weekends, nights out etc and I still got good results…

 

[gee_beth]

Ahh thank you for your comments! I'm going to save up and go for it!

 

[judgejohndeed]

Hey guys what are your best cleaning tips for invisalign? I just completed my first set of trays with no problems, however by the end of the two weeks they were pretty discolored despite the fact I only drank water with them in and was very meticulous about cleaning them and brushing my teeth. My dentist told me to wash them with a pH neutral soap and to soak them in the Invisalign crystals solution a couple of times a week but I feel like the soap just isn’t strong enough and grime ended up building up…

I used Retainer Brite tablets. Popped my trays in a cup of water in the morning whilst I ate breakfast and brushed my teeth so I went out with them freshly cleaned. It takes about 20 minutes for the tablet to stop fizzing if I recall so could do before bed too.

 

[Deeznutslol]

I'm definitely feeling the inconvenience although it is still very, very early days. The good thing is that my dentist has told me I'm fine to drink warm drinks without removing them as long as they are not very hot. Currently enjoying a nice warmish cup of tea! My dentist is in the middle of her own Invisalign treatment so has advised on the basis of things she's found that are OK. I was so relived about that bit!

Does the tea not stain your aligners? I’m not much of a tea or coffee drinker but I’m very into squash, howevrr I’ve never tried drinking it with the aligners in for fear of staining them purple

 

[Naataaliiee]

Thank you all for your comments, you’ve made me feel a lot better about the next few weeks, glad to know it eases and becomes the norm… I genuinely debated calling it a day with Invisalign on Thursday I had that much pain/anxiety! When I removed my aligners for dinner this evening it was a little better so hoping the worst has passed.
I honestly dreaded the spacing being done so much and yet that was a breeze compared to this attachment drama roll on the Summer when I’m done! Can’t believe I’m already on tray 9 of 22 (ish) !!

 

[xx3221]

I got my invisalign fitted yesterday. They are mostly ok, but the pain of taking them off is horrific. Please tell me it gets better

 

[EasterEggs]

Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online

Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online

One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Greencatfysh]

After a while the pain becomes satisfying as you can feel them moving agreed with changing your trays before bed and lots of ibuprofen if you want it

 

[Deeznutslol]

+1 for this! Also… the impact of wisdom teeth. I had 3 years of braces as a teen leaving me with gr8 teeth, then a mega wisdom tooth came through in my early 20s and despite promptly having it removed, sadly it caused minor crowding that I’ve just done an 11 week course of Invisalign to correct.

It’s super frustrating, idk what the alternative is as it’s not as if they can do anything to stop them coming through! Fucking teeeeeeth

Exact issue I’ve had. I had near perfect teeth until I was 22 when I had all 5 of my wisdom teeth removed, within a year my teeth were fucked, they went crooked at the front and I eventually ended up with an alignment issue and couldn’t even chew properly lol.
I started Invisalign a week ago and I must say, I am impressed so far!

 

[Greencatfysh]

I’ve only got a couple of weeks left on my Invisalign treatment. There’s one tooth that I’m not happy with. Do I tell them on my final appointment that I want more aligners made? And it won’t cost me anymore that what I’ve already paid?

Just ordered more chewies. I ran out over a week ago. They get ripped up really easily.

Depends how decent your orthodontist is really. Mine was generous with it and I think I did 6 extra weeks to get it perfect but that was his suggestion rather than mine. I would say in theory they should agree if one tooth has obviously not moved to where it should. Because they’re going by the model scan they create at the beginning they should be able to say whether more trays will help or not.

 

[Deeznutslol]

Has anyone tried Smile Direct for clear aligners?

I’ve not tried it but I know someone who did and ended up with gum recession and their teeth in a worse state than when they started with it. You basically don’t get to see a dentist throughout the treatment as it’s all done online so it’s much easier for things to go wrong.

 

[sweetbabymango]

Getting my fixed ceramic braces fitted on Wednesday and I'm excited but mostly anxious lol. I just got the call on Friday so I wasn't prepared for it to be so soon. Last week they moved my June appointment to August because of some mix up and I was insistent that they should at least contact me in case of a cancellation. I'm also worried because I'll probably have to call in sick the next day and I have a family wedding to attend to over the weekend

I know this thread is mostly about clear braces but anyone here had fixed? Any tips to get through the first week?

 

[Libbylulu]

I’m really tempted to get Invisalign. As a teenager my dentist told me I didn’t have to have braces as my teeth wasn’t that “bad”. I hated the dentist as a child (we’re talking HUGE phobia, crying, kicking the dentist) and didn’t bother with braces and I’ve always regretted it! I managed to overcome my fear and going the dentist doesn’t bother me too much now.

I don’t like my teeth, my top 2 and bottom 2 overlap and it’s quite noticeable. Don’t get me wrong, they’re not dreadful but I’ve been thinking about getting invisalign for years now. I’m nearly 27 and think well what’s the point? Am I too old now, is there any point?
I’ve also still got a baby tooth and I’m constantly paranoid it’s going to fall out, there’s nothing behind it to push it out

I’m in my 50’s and have Invisalign. I have a very noticeable gap on the bottom and an overlap on the top. The bottom gap is closing really well and I think I see a difference on the top, not sure yet. I don’t wear 24/7, just at night. Tbh I was dribbling and had a lisp no matter how long and hard I tried . It will take longer but ah well. Go for it, you have years to see the benefit. I really wish I’d done it sooner.

 

[Scorpihoe]

Hiii guys I’ve decided to go for the invisalign and found a dentist who is incredible. I’m having a few fillings and a hygienist visit before I start my Invisalign though, did anyone else have this? He recommends i get my teeth perfect before starting the Invisalign!

 

[judgejohndeed]

@Scorpihoe definitely check because single arch means either too or bottom, so if they’re charging £1800 per arch it’ll be £1800 x 2 if you want the top and the bottom doing! Mine was £1750 for single arch. £500 for the clin check seems steep I’m pretty sure mine was free?!

 

[Mooordgirl]

I never realised any of this - i got the 6 month smiles and have also experienced gum recession after getting them off

 

[Deeznutslol]

Can anyone offer advice?
I’m looking into Invisalign seriously and today I’ve phoned around 4 platinum profiles on the website for my local area and each one gave me a different answer.

First one said it’s £40 for a tooth check up first to make sure there’s no bone issues

Second one told me it’s a free consultation by zoom and then I go in to meet them

Third one is £100 for a first consultation and then we go from there

And forth one told me that the particular orthodontist I was after, doesn’t do Invisalign despite being on the bloody website.

Tbh, I got the best feel out the £100 one as after doing research on him, he’s been doing orthodontics since 1995. The others just look like they are straight off an advert for Instagram.

help!

£100 seems steep to me tbh, my consultation was free and my dentist spent about 45 minutes looking at my teeth, going through all of it with me, explaining things and answering my questions.