How are you getting on? I am hoping to get mine this year I keep talking myself out of it but need to do it!I’ve just started my clear aligners today! I’m doing one which is similar to Invisalign, my dentist said I am a complex caseI had braces as a teenager and I naively thought they’d be like my retainer which I could click in and out of place with my tongue they are sooo tight and I can barely get them off!
I hope they loosen up otherwise no Christmas snacking for me
Ahh definitely do it! Honestly, I found the first few days so tough and was convinced I’d made a terrible decisionHow are you getting on? I am hoping to get mine this year I keep talking myself out of it but need to do it!
I know I asked the same question but to add, my OH was so glad he went for regular fixed as he needed quite extreme changes. My brother had ceramic fixed after invisiline as he didn't feel the results were good enough from the former, again had quite significant issues. For my OH, one tooth was almost sideways, it's now perfect and as it goes, visibility wasn't much of an issue as he was used to smiling without showing his teeth much from years of doing it and just how his mouth is.I would also like to know whether any one of you has regretted not going for fixed, mostly for better results. Read this whole thread but I am still wondering what is the option for me. I'm between clear and fixed ceramic.
Been to the ortho and I am currently weighing my options. My dentist uses ClearCorrect as clear alignments, so I don't know if they are as good as invisalign. Clear would be ideal because they are less visible however now that I am getting it done (after contemplating for yearssss), I would like perfect results and from what I've read online so far, fixed is better at achieving that result.
Exciting! I had a fixed brace and honestly I adjusted quicker than my friend who had invisalign at the same time. Painkillers and soft food will be your friend! You’ll find you eat a lot slower at first and chewing feels weird but you get back to normal pretty quickly.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?
I had six month smiles and finished about 5 months ago. It was hard, but best thing I’ve ever done! Stock up on painkillers, bonjela and dental wax. Itll be hard at first but it’s so worth it, honestly!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?
How are you getting on now? I'm getting mine next week.I got my Spark aligners fitted yesterday (apparently the same as Invisalign, but newer technology, more stain resistant, more comfortable etc apparently).
So far, it hasn’t been so bad! Not painful but a little achey this morning and when I’ve taken them out but totally manageable - not needed paracetamol yet.
Just feel VERY aware of them all the time! Will I ever get used to them and not feel like “I’ve got plastic in my mouth”? Also producing lots of saliva but lips feel dry - any tips to help my lips? They were on the dry side anyway x
Really good! They’ve not been bad at all and I’ve got used to them really quickly! I have my attachments fitted at week 8 though so not looking forward to that as they’ll be less invisible and I guess it will get more intense! They are to help teeth move though apparently xHow are you getting on now? I'm getting mine next week.
I had my attachments on day 1 last week, I think I've got about 18! I feel a bit self conscious when talking to people now and feel like I can't close my mouth properlyReally good! They’ve not been bad at all and I’ve got used to them really quickly! I have my attachments fitted at week 8 though so not looking forward to that as they’ll be less invisible and I guess it will get more intense! They are to help teeth move though apparently x
I’m not too sure - your orthodontist will be able to advise if you go for a consultation.Can someone please tell me what would class as a complex case?
Agreed.One orthodontist told me mine was moderate to severe then I went to a different dentist and it only took 6 months! I'd say go to a couple and see what they say.
im a complex case £4k, started last October. My advise would be to go for consultations and go with who you like and get a good feeling for.Can someone please tell me what would class as a complex case?
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