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I want invisalign instead of braces so I dont need any teeth removed. however some people have mentioned that teeth may need to be removed mid treatment which is marketing me have second thoughts. I need braces so it’s either Invisalign or Normal metal ones- what are your thoughts
I had my two back middle teeth on both sides removed for metal braces when I was a teenager, not having those two teeth has never made a difference. If you're comfortable with how metal braces look, I'd suggest them as I think they're a little cheaper!
I’m currently having Invisalign, I honestly wish I’d done it years ago. It’s SO much easier than I thought it would be.
Did you have any teeth removed?
I had Invisalign and didn’t need teeth removed. I had IPR (inter-proximal reduction) where they basically shave tiny amounts of teeth away (sounds worse than it is, you can’t feel it)
No one here can say if you’ll need teeth removed before orthodontics, you’ll have to have a consultation with a dentist.
I always advise orthodontics over veneers! I genuinely believe once you’ve had them straightened and whitened you’ll realise you won’t need veneers.
No one here can say if you’ll need teeth removed before orthodontics, you’ll have to have a consultation with a dentist.
I always advise orthodontics over veneers! I genuinely believe once you’ve had them straightened and whitened you’ll realise you won’t need veneers.
Nope I need 5 teeth filed to make room and I’ve had 2 done already. It’s not invasive and you don’t need to have injections or anything.
Thank you all! I’m just very against getting teeth removed- I’m very bad with pain, even under anaesthesia. I’m going to get Invisalign 
I would recommend definitely getting a consultation for both. I've had 3 teeth extracted, two for braces and one because I needed a root canal but decided to get it taken out instead.Thank you all! I’m just very against getting teeth removed- I’m very bad with pain, even under anaesthesia. I’m going to get Invisalign
I was genuinely terrified of getting the 3rd tooth taken out last month as I couldn't remember what it felt like, it took him 10 mins to remove the tooth because it was huge but it was completely painless. Even after the anaesthetic had worn off, it was bleeding but I was in no pain at all. It took around 5 days for the swelling to go down but there was no pain at all.
Hope this helps
thank you! I did have a consultation around mid January and was offered both Invisalign and braces. For braces I needed two teeth to be extracted and for invisalign none. I’ve just heard rumours that I might need teeth extracted mid-treatment which did deter me
I don't think it would be common to need teeth removing mid treatment because all the trays are made in advance. Having a tooth removed part way through would completely change the aligner programme and therefore the cost, time of treatment and end results.thank you! I did have a consultation around mid January and was offered both Invisalign and braces. For braces I needed two teeth to be extracted and for invisalign none. I’ve just heard rumours that I might need teeth extracted mid-treatment which did deter me
I'm about to start Invisalign and I've got to have a tooth removed first. I've had other teeth removed in the past so I'm not worried about the extraction process, it's more that the idea of removing a healthy tooth is a bit alien.
Can I ask how much you paid for Invisalign please if you don't mind?
Hi all! I got my Invisalig! original price was 4500 but on a work discount of was 450. Very pleased that I can still enjoy my favourite foods with no pain!
I only had the bottom row of teeth done and it was £1750
I went to an open evening and got a discount for signing up on the night - mine is just short of £3000