I did Invisalign. Here's my advice: do it at an orthodontist and not a dentist like I did. An orthodontist can diagnose bite problems and address them appropriately. A dentist cannot. I have a bite problem that wasn't addressed when I did Invosalign with my dentist. Secondly, DO NOT buy the invisalign retainers. They are so effing expensive and not necessary. Just have your local orthodontist make you custom retainers. They are so much cheaper and work just as well. Not only will you save money but if you need to have a filling you can just get new cheap retainers instead of paying a fortune all over again for the invisalign retainers.
Good tips about the retainers! And yeah I felt similar about the ortho vs dentist. Hindsight right? I'm still happy with having straight teeth as they are just SO much easier to keep clean.
@daytoncjans hey I'm still happy that I did it and glad with the results! Remember there are good dentists and bad orthos too. If you find the experiences totally fine that's awesome. Invisalign does most of the bulk of the work anyway so I'm sure you'll have a beautiful smile at the end!!
@@daytoncjansI get mines put in for the 1st time tomorrow however my dentist recommended them because he said I have a severe bite problem. So I guess some dentist do discuss bite issues where as some dont.
Both you and your spouses teeth look great . I did Invisalign with an orthodontist. Wearing a retainer forever isn’t so bad, as it helps prevent teeth cracking for grinders .
Thanks. Yeah good point. I just appreciate having straight teeth because it's SO much easier to clean. Definitely worth doing I think if you're able to.
Yeah, but braces require you to wear trays for life too. So what are you expecting? If you want straight teeth (no matter what way) you will have to wear retainers for life.
I'm on month 3 of my Invisalign journey (tray 7/20) and soooo ready for it to be over 😂 mostly because the process is a bit time-consuming for me. I wear each tray for 2 weeks, and I only get 3 sets of trays at a time from my dentist, which means i have a dentist appointment every 6 weeks, on top of regular cleanings 😒 with a very busy work schedule...not a fan of having to take time off every 6 weeks for a check-in. Invisalign diet is definitely workin for me though 🤣 I was a big snacker throughout my day, now I dont snack at all. I would normally eat breakfast at work, but now, due to my cleaning regimen, breakfast most days is a quick smoothie. I will say that my dentist office has been VERY invested in my treatment. they switched my cleaning frequency to every 3 months while on Invisalign, so they can buff out any visible staining from teeth shifting, and make sure plaque doesn't build up and cause my trays not to fit as accurately. loving the results so far, and its been a pretty smooth pain-free process (the first 48 hours were the worst 😵💫) i brush and floss 3x a day now, and literally only take my trays out to eat, do my cleaning regimen, and pop em back in.
Yeah man that sounds like a hassle having to do all the appointments etc... but at least it's only temporary. Look at it as forced meditation when you're sitting in that chair waiting on the, lol. That's exciting though... having straight teeth is a privilege I am very grateful for. I wish everyone could have access to it... the ability to easily clean and take care of my teeth is legit my favourite part.
I went to an orthodontist for Invisalign 14 years ago when I was 58 years old. Changed trays every week for three years (156 trays). $8000.00. Very happy with the results. I wear my retainers (which are made of a stronger material than the other trays) every night.
I'm unsatisfied with my braces. I've been wearing them for 3 years now and although they slightly straighten my teeth, the realignment stopped about a year ago and I feel like my teeth are reverting. I feel like I'm giving away money for free, I just want to take them out and switch to Invisalign.
@@socialmediag5485 omg mine said 12-14 i have trays for8 months. I really hope it’s less than 12! Day 3 and just taking them off putting them on is a real pain
Ortho here! Thank you for your video. All the issues you had could've been avoided and you could've gotten a more comfortable experience with an orthodontist. As for time, most of my patients finish before the estimated period. A specialist usually can estimate it quite closely. I personally spend a lot of time teaching patients about aligners and common issues with them at the very beginning. Rarely do any of my patients have the issues you mentioned. Also getting Invisalign for esthetics only without taking into account the bite is wasteful. Get it done properly since the cost is similar. Not correcting your bite can led to more damage down the road as well as instability. Don't be afraid to ask tough questions to your orthodontist/dentist and have them show you similar cases to yours. If they don't have any it's not a good sign. Your results look great however. Congratulations on your smile!
Thanks for chiming in! Sadly (for me) I didn't even realize that there were options to getting Invisalign outside of asking my dentist about it... I know that seems odd but it is what it is. My wife is a lot smarter than me and went to multiple orthos.... she had a very different experience than I did. I appreciate your tips and hope others benefit from them 👊
Is it possible to get Invisalign if I have a decently large cavity on a back molar? My teeth are very minimally crooked but still noticeable and would look much better if they were perfectly straight. I hate the dentist and any work on my mouth AT ALL but really wanting to get them straightened :/
Came Across your video looking for Invisalign hacks. You are a great speaker and animated enough to keep your attention. Very authentic speaking. Love it
Try slathering your tee to with sensodyne and leaving it for a few minutes when whitening your teeth. It helps to refill the little holes in your teeth and reduce sensitivity. Also try fluoride gel.
This video was exactly my experience (Invisalign through dentist). Every one of my concerns was ignored. My bite is still off and I have unclosed gaps and TMJ headaches. After 3 years and $4,200 I was told “Oh well, that’s as good as it’s going to get.” I’m currently looking into litigation.
That's frustrating. I wonder how much of it is invisalign's fault as opposed to the dentist since they're the ones that create the plan. But I bet that's where an orthodontist would see what's going on and have the experience to fix it or challenge Invisalign along the way. Do keep us posted with how it goes. Hopefully you find some good TMJ exercises in the meantime to help relieve the issue.
I think a lot of us get so excited with the thought of finally having straight teeth we don't even consider this is a possibility. Sometimes you don't even know what questions to ask. I'm sure it's on the Invisalign FAQ or something...
although my dentist said I really didnt need invisalign, i wanted to fix the extra spaces in my teeth. I'm on my 4th tray of 14, not mad at it and the progress already has me excited. I've lost about 4lbs but my fiance and i are dieting so this is working in my favor since I'm not munching because I don't want to remove them constantly. I'm a very discipline routined person so brushing my trays every morning doesn't bother me much. cant wait til the end to see the final result.
Yeah that's exciting man! It is a privilege to be able to have straight teeth and I appreciate it every day. It goes by fast then you are left with wanting to smile all the time.
You went the right route for sure. And for teeth hygiene alone I think Invisalign is worth it. It has made cleaning so much easier. Love that. Though I don't love wearing the retainer... I don't even think my last retainers fit right when compared to the ones my wife has. She doesn't even have to chewie them in they fit so well. Mine, not so much.
I started my journey yesterday! My orthodontist says it’s a 12 month process but read that retainers has to be worn for several months afterwards. It’s a process I can tell already. Hoping for successful results! 🤞🏽
@@TheSAHDLife Yes- I take better care of my teeth and believe that Invisalign saved my lower Incisors that had shifted so much. I was both talking and smiling less because I was ashamed of them and couldn’t clean them well enough. My retainers are tight and uncomfortable when I put them in at bedtime but that feeling settles down soon enough. Before I started Invisalign a former colleague of mine told me she had had Invisalign and then refused to get retainers. Her teeth were soon back at their pre-Invisalign state. She’s my cautionary tale.
After seeing the results from my child in braces I loved her teeth. I opted for Invisalign. 9 months in and never saw results like my child. I swapped to braces to end my results. Actually getting better results and I believe I will be happy. In the end I wish I would have just went with braces and I would have had better results in faster time. The trays were fine, I swapped once a week. There was no pain, and yes you wear them 23 hours a day. I just personally didn’t think the results are flawless and for the price it should be.
I did have braces when I was younger, and now I'll still get Invisalign because my teeth have moved. I could not bite into an apple back then and still don't. Food would get stuck in the braces (and the palate expander) all the time; it was horrible. For me, a mouth full of metal (among other things like surgeries) from my teens to my early adulthood was a bit traumatic, so I really do hope Invisalign will be better. Oh, and tell your wife she has beautiful teeth! They're nicely shaped - she really should get that out of her head! 😀
Aww I think you made her day! Are you still just considering them or are you going to go for it soon!? The process is a bit annoying but probably a breeze compared to what you went through. Oh good luck, I hope you have a good experience.
@@TheSAHDLife I’m getting them next Wednesday - so the decision has been long made. I’m a bit apprehensive and really don’t want to…but I do want nice teeth. ☺️
I finished Invisalign a few months ago. I wish I watched this earlier. My teeth are straight but my bite feels soooo odd. Will take some getting used to. Got a dental implant done as well so there’s really no going back unless I wanna cough up a ton of money.
I know sometimes the bite takes awhile to work itself out... but yeah I hear you. Hopefully you are enjoying the other benefits of Invisalign at least (aesthetics... teeth being much easier to clean).
I have Invisalign thru my dentist. He is very thorough so I have been lucky in that sense. A few things to mention: If you wear the trays for at least 22 hrs a day and only take them out to eat, the treatment progresses faster. To clean them, put them in a cup of warm water with a Polident Retainers tab at night while you get ready for bed. Usually clean in 15 mins. At the end of treatment (this includes refinement) you are given 4 sets of retainers because they do eventually wear down. Each retainer (supposing you don’t grind really bad), should last a very long time. If you start off with a closed bite and fairly crooked teeth, when tx is done and your bite is now open - it will feel weird for a bit.
Thanks for the tips. I definitely did Not get 4 sets of trays... That's interesting. But I'm glad to hear your experience with your dentist is good. I've had other dentists in the past I wish I did it with.
My retainer trays were not included part of the treatment. I got and paid for the Vivera retainers. It was an adjustment since I also had ramps on my aligners toward the end of my treatment.
@@fleurdavril1465 I noted that too. It was on that small pamphlet hidden under the tray that held the aligner holder and the sample cleaning crystals. But there are Invisalign orthodontists on UA-cam that recommend the Target brand of denture tabs. I got retainer cleaner on Amazon and an ultrasonic aligner cleaner.
Wish I would’ve seen this before I started! My dentist conveniently left out the tail end like you mentioned. 64 weeks of trays “and a little bit after” has now turned into an almost two year timeline full of dizzy spells and clenching. I don’t know what a refinement phase is, but I know I’m not doing it. I’d recommend people think long and hard about traditional braces. I did the math, and I’ll have spent just over 100 hours cleaning and fussing with these trays over the course of this. Not sure it’s worth it.
For sensitive teeth from whitening, you need to: Use an nHAP and fluoride based toothpaste for a couple weeks beforehand. This will help block the porous tubules that get irritated. After you whiten, use a toothpaste like Sensodyne which has a pain killer in it. This will flow through the remaining tubules and help with the pain. In both cases, DON'T RINSE YOUR MOUTH AFTER BRUSHING. Toothpaste needs to sit on the teeth. And do not drink for 30 minutes.
The rest of your life, so it’s an investment. Because it is said that teeth have memory. Yeah clean clean clean. And your teeth are white. I tend to grind too when I’m asleep I guess. So it protects your teeth. But it’s a pain! Yes I get headaches!
It's made cleaning my teeth SO easy I think it's worth it alone just for that. I'm happy I did it for sure. Would you ever consider getting the permanent retainer or do you like the night trays for helping you protect your teeth while grinding at night?
Trays not fitting is a red flag. I went with an orthodontist and even the first tray was a perfect fit. My dentist is really legit and has high standards, he referred me to a really good orthodontist. They take 360 3D imaging and X-rays and really take their time planning out the treatment. Took about a month from consult to start my first tray. They are so detailed it’s mind blowing. I mentioned I had nasal issues on my left nostril and the doc was like “well let’s see if we can find the issue” and he was able to go layer by layer from the scan and identify where my nasal cavity was constricted and then recommended I take that to a doctor to have it looked at. Previous med doctor couldn’t find what an orthodontist found in seconds. It’s unreal.
That's great to hear, I wish we could all have such competent dentists! Glad to hear it. My wife had a much better experience with her trays fitting also... she went through an ortho.
Today is my first day of Invisalign, I got 4 sets, and I need to change them in 10 days each, which will be approx take 5 months. Does that mean my treatment will end in 5 months or will I get more aligners later?
Tough too say! Each treatment is different. They might give you a different set of trays afterwards. You will have a night time tray they need to wear for the rest of your life after though.
I had braces for about 18 months when I was 15.. I skipped using retainers after a yr and now at 29, my teeth almost relapsed. I went to an ortho and now Im on a 7 month Invisalign plan.. I think it may extend to 10 months. Thanks for these info❤
That's really interesting to hear they relapsed... I feel like some people just get lucky with their teeth while the rest of us don't. Either way hopefully your Invisalign experience has gone smooth and you will be happy with the results. All the best to you! Having straight teeth is such a blessing. Still happy I did it for the cleaning alone!
Sir I don’t think you were a good candidate for Invisalign. You complained about everything. To keep them clean , just soak them in denture cleaner while you have your dinner at night then brush your teeth and pop them back in. I lost 9.5 kg wearing mine because I didn’t pull them out to eat all the time. You really don’t need to be eating constantly. When you have finished your treatment you need to buy a retainer for night time not use the one you last had to move your teeth. The retainer is much sturdier and lasts a long time. If you don’t like the shape of your teeth your dentist can shape them a bit with a file when they take your attachments off if you have them. They can also do composite bonding.
A few years into the night time retainer trays after nearly 2 years of Invisalign, extraction case and I wear them every night. Some nights they might feel a little tighter than others but for the most part it’s just routine. I’ve been wearing the same retainer for over 2 years now with no problems. Polident or a few amuchina drips suggested by ortho keep the rays feeling fresh and less of a cleaning hassle. Cuz it’s really does get annoying and then makes me feel lazy. Cuz some nights I’m just not about scrubbing them up.. but I do. Tabs just make it a lot easier
Yeah good call with the tabs. I do a good scrub in the mornings after each wear but wifey does the tab clean on mine when she does hers. It's annoying but worth it.
Oh yeah, and worth doing I think when you get into teeth straightening. That's why I was surprised when I realized you could do it through your dentist OR the ortho... I wish I made a different choice.
They are great. I'm still very happy I got them. As long as you know exactly what you're getting into and have the proper expectations it's a fine experience with great results at the end. I'm still way more confident in my smile now and I love to do it whenever I can! Plus it made cleaning my teeth so much easier.
Awww I get it... BUT on the other hand, how exciting! It's the best having a smile you feel confident about and it's made teeth cleaning such a breeze. It'll be over before you know it!
This is incredibly helpful for anyone who thinks of having Invisalign cause many of these details wouldn't been said!! :D Thanks a lot for your honesty and effort in providing us with such valuable information :))
It is very interesting to hear that in your country dentists can prescribe Invisalign - in Europe, and I am speaking for Croatia, any treatment that alters the position and/or bite has to be done by orthodontists and they take their time to explain the process and make sure that you set realistic expectations. All in all, you make some great points in your video. I am currently on tray 5 out of the initial 50. I was immediately told that I would have to wear retainers for several months basically 24/7 and then it is advised to wear them for the rest of your life during the night. I was also told that each situation is different and many variables have to be taken into account, which could lead to either shortening or extending the tray wear and also the need for refinements.
I too find that very interesting. I'm not sure if we have lower standards or maybe since Invisalign does most of the work on their end, the Dentists just have to follow the instructions which might not be that difficult? I like your system though and think it's worth the extra $500-1000 (which is what it seems like the difference in cost is between Dentist/Ortho) from my experience. Either way though I am still happy with the results and glad I did it. Good luck on your journey and thanks for watching!!
@@TheSAHDLife Orthodontists are trained to move teeth. All Orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. Hardly ANY orthodontics is taught in dental school, which is why most general dentists do not know how to move teeth properly. It’s also untrue that Orthodontists are less concerned about aesthetics. A good experienced Orthodontist would be able to combine both functional and aesthetic goals. Lastly, although Invisalign does send back an initial plan, an Orthodontist would likely modify that plan to perfection. And that takes time. A dentist however, would more likely accept the plan that returns from Invisalign with minimal or any modifications.
@@MED-fe1qt Oh for sure. I agree with you. I suppose there are worse Orthodontists as well, and it's tough to know who is good and experienced and who isn't. We tend to move around a lot so in each town we're just taking guesses kind of thing. But we're both done our treatments and are happy enough with the results. Hopefully the videos can help give people more things to think about and the approach they take when deciding if/when they get treatment.
Yeah it wasn't a great experience! The dentist I used sucked and having to cut my own trays after spending thousands of dollars doesn't seem right. Just thought some people want to know.
Thank you for your video. It seems like the experience is so different in America and Europe. I definitely feel like I was able to make a more informed decision at the beginning of the treatment, also we can only get braces through orthodontist and not your regular dentist. You can buy ortho retainer cleaner tablets. Just put a tablet into a jar with your traces. That saves a lot of time for daily cleaning. Also idk if they make you do dental hygiene appointments during the treatment, they were semi-mandatory, too. That definitely helps with the stains as they use airflow and also apply something to make the teeth smoother, fluoride etc. So not so many people actually whiten their teeth with peroxide gels. For teeth whitening, they usually offer different %, I think for Opalescence it's 10, 16, and 35 %. So maybe asking for lower concentration would work? However, for our standards, their look great and naturally good looking even without whitening.
Thanks for the comment! Here too you can only get braces through an Ortho. But Invisalign they've managed to work their way into common dentists, and since I was in a rush to straighten my teeth for my UA-cam channel, that was the path I chose. I'm still happy with the result. It's good enough. It's made cleaning my teeth way easier which is my favourite part. I feel very blessed to have been able to go through it all. I wish everyone had access to it.
You mentioned the differences between "America and Europe", and say "... WE [emphasis added] can only get braces through orthodontist ...". Are you in America? Or in Europe? Without knowing which, your answer is uninformative.
Well there's lots of different advice out there. And honestly I can't remember what my dentist even said. My wife soaks our trays in something every weak, we used to use hydrogen peroxide? You can buy more expensive crystals or cleaning systems online. I used to clean mine with toothpaste but found dishsoap with a soft brush works WAY better.
Hehe, I'm still glad I did it. Sure it could have been a better experience but ultimately Invisalign does the trays and plan so the results should more or less be the same... a better dentist or orthodontist might make the experience a little better though.
lol oh I know! Don't worry that goes away and the smile you get is worth it. It just sucks for a little while. Hopefully you can find ways to distract yourself. It'll get less painful over the days.
Did you realy cut last part of your braces For me too some aligners like that my doc too said just chew its normal 😂 After 1 or 2 days its fit my mouth fully. Here is the thing which i want to share i am jot reducing weight the problem is i am not able to eat. Eg: Egg,rice meat etc If i put boiled egg i am not able to bite. I can hote very big pieces then i drink water. Now i can able to eat little good but not as my old bites. Doc said after completing treatment you can bite as usual. I hope i can eat normally.
I did have to cut it! My very first tray too because after a few days it fit terribly. Future trades were better thankfully. Yeah that sounds frustrating. How long have you been using the Invisalign? My teeth were sensitive but you should be able to eat just fine.
@@TheSAHDLife Its been one year completed, i have another 1year journey. I am not able chew foods bcoz my teeth was not in normal. Teeth moved gap gap between my teeth. That's why i am not able to eat. Hope soon my teeth are aligned and i can feel the food when i eat.
Invisalign is great. My orthodontist made a great job. I had really bad teeth. In my mid fifties. Better late than never! The only complaint is the metal wire on the inside of my lower jaw.. I am always playing on it with my thong. Expensive but worth every dollar 👍
They put that in once you were done your trays? Do you wear night time trays at all? There isn't it great? I love being able to clean my teeth now it's so much easier.
@@TheSAHDLife AT THE last appointment, they removed all blocks and installed a wire behind my upper and lower teeth. I have aligners that are more robust than the Invisalign ones and I wear then a few days a month only. The plus about the wires is you don’t need to wear aligners every day but the downside is that the wire is annoying to me but the result is totally worth it!
I hear you man, while my experience was mostly pain free, you're right about it taking months longer than forecast. If I had my time again I would just get braces, I hated having to constantly wash the trays, take them out and put them in again multiple times per day. 😠
Yeah that's a good point. I mean I imagine with braces you'd still have to clean your teeth a LOT, and instead of being able to take them out and look at them, you'd be fumbling around your mouth, flossing, using water picks etc. to clean them? I'm just guessing here lol. But we're done, we don't have to worry about that ever again... hopefully. And yeah even through all the fuss it's still worth it. Just the ability to clean my teeth now so easily was worth it alone.
Even if u had traditional braces u still got to clean them they usually take 30 mins 3 times a day with invisalign I bet it only takes 5 mins to clean.
@sandyhoppe3209 do you mean the skin on your lips and cheeks kind of thing? Sometimes I get a little bit of skin in there if I don't pull my lips far away. Annoying for sure.
My dentist was very informative as I started the process. We are taking a slow approach to shift my teeth into position and he has made sure that they do not cut into my gums or young. The first ones did and he cut down the excess materials. Now that I know what to look for I make sure that they are trimmed before I leave his office. We have also discussed travel and not wanting to use some restrooms for cleaning, thus keeping them out for longer. I’m 74 and not in a hurry.
I feel like in my video I'm not totally fair to dentists... there ARE some great dentists... and there are some BAD orthos. The dentist I used wasn't great, I am not with him anymore but that doesn't mean they are all bad. Good for you! It's exciting to have straight teeth. I am grateful and love being able to clean them so easily now. Not to mentioned I love smiling all the time :D
Awesome Video 👏🏻 I would like to know how many trays you and your wife had , I have 32tray and I also have overbite so I guess it takes 2 years as my orthodontist said
Thanks! So mine was only 20 sets of trays but my wife had over 70!! She did weekly changes for about 14 months. Again she went through an Ortho. I also had WAY more tooth pain than she did.
What are the things you feel I mentioned that aren't so bad? I expected it not to be a vacation getting my teeth straightened through any process whether it would be braces or Invisalign... I just unfortunately worked with someone who really didn't explain a lot of the things I wish he would have and I unfortunately had to figure out a lot of things myself with a lot of worrying... Cutting my own first set of trays gave me a lot of anxiety! I've spoken with a lot of people that went through the treatment as well and they didn't have a lot of issues that I had... So I'm just hoping that I can help people have proper expectations so that when they go through it they won't think it's as bad as it was for me and they'll be happy about their experience.
That’s the same experience I had at a dentist. The dentist told me that it would take 6 months and I’d need a frenectomy. I asked them to submit a predetermination and she had no sense of urgency even though the dentist said I can start next week. Also, the cost upfront would be crazy even when I have insurance. I didn’t enjoy the experience because I went in for a regular cleaning and paid for a deep cleaning. I’m glad I got the deep cleaning done but with them only focused on money they failed to tell me I had to come back in for a scaling and polish. They called me the day before and I just stopped going to that dentist. Thankfully I did some research and looked into an orthodontist consultation. I told the orthodontist the dentist said I needed a filling and when she checked she said I didn’t. They explained everything to me thoroughly. They gave me a description of my treatment plan, which will be 18-24 months. The price per month was better too. I had a better experience and start my treatment in a week. The only thing I thought after that was… imagine if I didn’t go to that consultation and paid to have Invisalign for 6 months to not have anything corrected. 🙄
Yeah that's really interesting. I did my online research based on the colored system that Invisalign has (gold/diamond etc) and thought that research was sufficient. Then my wife went and did a few ortho consultations while I'm Midway through my treatment and then I start questioning why I didn't do that. I'm still happy enough with the results but in hindsight I would have done things differently.
I can't fully agree since I never had braces, but the idea of them does seem better. It WAS nice though to be able to take out the trays from time to time. Braces when you're young I think is still the best thing you can do for your teeth. It's too bad a lot of people don't realize that until much later.
You go right ahead and absolutely knock all the dentists out there! They victim-blame those with TMJD for being stressed and clenching teeth, whether they are or aren't, when in my research the (common) cause of TMJD is an improper bite caused by poor dentistry. (It's an art, not a science, guys). A piece of paper between your teeth, to tap, tap, tap and where you're expected to say whether it feels balanced after your teeth have been drilled and filled. And when your mouth is still frozen. Really?? I find the current trend for economically-challenged dentists is the shift from preventative care to waiting it out until the perfect storm....route canals and crowns needed and a push on dental implants too, it's all the rage now. Good money in it. Beats the hell out of filling tiny cavities before those become a huge expense for the client (still called a patient). That sh*t won't pay for the 2nd Porsche for the wife....! Yep, I'm pissed off. Years of neglect, lying every 6 months that "everything is fine" - until it isn't. TMJD that can't be treated or reversed now - only deterioration, more locked jaw events and severe pain to look forward to in my "golden years" as it was left amongst the "everything is fine" when the many dentists I saw over decades said nothing. Waiting for the big take home pay. Oh and the push for braces, the high end Invisalign for $6500 to wear the rest of my life when braces are contraindicated for those who suffer from TMJD. Unethical. Immoral. Greedy. There oughtta be a law.
What an interesting take! Thanks for taking the time to share. Yeah it's big business isn't it? I wonder if dentists have to take the Hippocratic Oath...
Hey there.... I've been wearing Invisalign since may and after 3 months I feel like my lower teeth are more inside and I feel difficulty in chewing my meal is it normal did you feel difficulty in chewing during your process
Oh yeah, it's normal. It's going to be changing for quite awhile so your bite will constantly be adjusting and feel weird. Even when you finish it takes a couple months for your mouth and bite to get used to it's new home. But then everything settles in and it feels great. It'll be over before you know it! Exciting..
@fizzakhalid5180 Unfortunately they do not help with that when they are installed regularly. It can if they install then with elastics. An orthodontist did my wife to help with her bite... So yea it can if an orthodontist does it but otherwise no.
They're just a little piece of soft plastic you chew on to help push your teeth into the trays. They can come in different shapes and sizes. You should be able to get a couple from your Dentist/Ortho.
Thanks for watching and the comment 👊 the finish line is close for you! I'm still really happy with the results. Cleaning my teeth is still a breeze. That's the best part!
I wore mine for 2 1/2 years and I still look the same . ... $7,000 and not one person notices anything different! Unless your teeth are really jacked up (as this guy and wife) forget it and buy a used car!
I went with traditional braces from an ortho. Mine come off next month. I haven’t met many people that have had positive experiences with Invisalign. I lost 40lbs the duration of treatment. I’d imagine you wouldn’t lose as much with Invisalign because you can take them out and eat whatever.
Wife and I both didn't lose a single lb! lol. But a lot of others say they did so, who knows. I thought we would have for sure. I think braces get you to the finish line where Invisalign gets you really close. I'm mostly happy with my results, but I imagine if I would have had braces on I could have been part of the decision about whether we were done or not. Exciting to get them off though! Enjoy your beautiful smile :)
very informative video :D thank you. But I am left wondering, with the question: How much did you pay for your treatment and how much did you wife pay? As you both went to different doctors for diff. time period. this would be very interesting to know. Please share if you don´t mind :D thank you
I think I had mentioned it in a previous video so must have forgotten here. Mine was $6,000 CAD and my wife (through an Ortho) was $7,000. And yes you are right, mine was 10 months, her's was 24 months.
The dentist takes pictures of your teeth then sends them to Invisalign. Then Invisalign sends those cool videos back showing what your teeth will look like and how they will move them. Cool eh!
lol... well if you want your teeth to stay in the same position you do! Some people get the metal retainer cemented in though. I just wear the trays 5-6 nights a week.
As a dentist u highly discouraged patients from Invisalign for sone of the reasons you mention. Interproximal stripping is a big one, now your teeth are closer together forever. Sucking on plastic trays is not good all day never mind the res of your life. The early tray material gave patients sore throats and other side effects, we will eventually fibs out the chemicals we were sucking on are very unhealthy. Braces is the way to go, unless you need slight correction, especially after relapse from previous ortho treatment.
Yeah you bring up some points worth considering too right, things people don't think of when they're being pitched a very expensive teeth straightening service. I think that's something that needs to be said too right... Invisalign probably has a higher profit margin that dentists get a piece of.
It's funny how lifelong trays is something a lot of us just never considered and didn't even think to ask... but yeah it makes sense. My mother in law never used trays and her teeth appear to have gone back to how they were. She doesn't seem to mind though. Strange after spending all that money and time...
Really good video mate!! I don’t know if I need retainers/Invisalign, but have been curious and looking into it just to get better looking teeth. Really surprised at the end, I thought this was a huge channel with good editing and effort. Gained a like and subscribe! Cheers
Welcome to the channel my friend, great to have you! You know, I think it's worth getting for the cleaning alone. Being able to take care of our mouth as we age is just so huge. And the aesthetics are a huge perk as well. And thanks for your compliments on the video. I work really hard to make every video entertaining. And while I do bounce all over the map when it comes to topics I'll eventually come back to something you're interested in I'm sure :)
I got extremely lucky because my aunt is a dentist and paid $0. I think it depends on the severity of the persons teeth bc I only have 8 trays. It helps that I had braces from 12-16 years old. I only got Invisalign because my slight overbite slight gap of my two front teeth and few crooked on the bottom. Not sure if it was smart to cut the trays given how expensive it is though.
I wish I woulda watched this before getting mine done through my dentist. My dentist didn't really explain any of this. And even the extend of work he needed to perform before putting in my initial tray. I feel like I got scammed.
I hear you... that's kind of how I felt. The good news is that Invisalign has their stuff together and will do the majority of the work. Trust in them. The dentist has a relatively small role in the process. You will still be happy in the end even if the journey sort of sucks... like me :) 👊
I did Invisalign with a dentist. Huge mistake. I just had a few slightly crooked teeth cosmetically…the Invisalign messed up my bite horribly. I need old fashioned braces to fix the bite and possibly jaw surgery. My back teeth don’t even touch. Plus gum recession where trays rubbed on bottom.
Yeah I feel you. The dentist I used was a Gold start Invlisalign provider which is decent... but he just missed so many little things throughout the treatment I felt like I was annoying him even though I was giving him thousands of dollars... I wish I went through an ortho but here we are!
@@TheSAHDLifeIdk how much it costs generally in the whole of US, but I doubt the dentist would be earning a ton bc I’ve heard Invisalign takes a HUGE chunk just for the lab fees. Dentist friend in Australia did Invisalign for their family member for free and only had to pay for lab fees, and even then it costs a few thousand AUD to get the treatment plan started.
Teeth can and will revert back. Which is why they want you to wear your retainers at night. I mean, think about it, people who had braces get those permanent retainer things. And other wear them at night. So it’s the same thing.
You know, I asked a LOT of people since I got Invisalign about their procedures and whether or not they wear the trays still.... I would say the MAJORITY of the people I asked don't wear the trays at night anymore! You spend that much time and discomfort going through the process, then don't follow up. Yeah it does make sense that you need them... it's still annoying though. I don't like wearing them at night. Especially when I'm sick.
Ortho dental assistant here: every case is different. You wear a retainer for life; braces or aligners. Please don't listen to this guy. He isn't a professional and is spreading misinformation.
Sorry, which part is misinformation? I really did my best to say it was anecdotal, especially the part about dentist vs Ortho. But this is how it feels on the customer side. My wife visited 3 orthos and I went the dentist route. And yeah, if you can believe it I didn't know about the trainers for life. I guess some dental assistants are better than others because nobody told me which is why I'm sharing these things.
Aligners are an alternative to braces. Not everyone is a candidate for braces and not everyone is a candidate for aligners. Yes you are a patient, but most of your statements will be taken as factual when it is just your point of view. Teeth are in bone and teeth will be moved from the crown to the root in both treatments. If you do not fully comprehend what is happening, ask your dentist questions. Get a second opinion. This video is exactly what makes our jobs more difficult.
@@melissadurbin6900 you must not have watched the video. What in particular are you talking about that you think I am misleading people about?? It's about the things I wish people like you explained to me before I got them... that it takes longer than you say... that some of the trays don't fit... I think if every dental assistant or ortho assistant explained everything more clearly before patients got treatment, we wouldn't have to make videos like this.
@@TheSAHDLife I watched it. In general, Invisalign may be a better choice if you have mild misalignments to moderately crooked teeth, want a discreet treatment option, or don't want to deal with the discomfort of braces. Braces may be a better choice if you have severe orthodontic issues or want a more affordable treatment option. Both have pros and cons. I suggest researching more in the future when medical treatment is diagnosed or suggested. Jmo.
I don’t see this video misleading or any sort of lying either. Weird how people have different perceptions LOL. I find it informative as it makes me more prepared as to what to expect , that invisalign is not like magic to correct whatever teeth problems you have but can help tremendously. Things i wish i knew before getting invisalign are helpful not to over expect or to be prepared as to what’s about to come in a “daily” basis! I’m a customer too and glad i’ve watched this video! Thank you and it was a funny informative and not boring vid! 😊
Did your dentist tell you if your teeth were really bad? Maybe your wife teeth were worser so she had a longer treatment. I think most of the things you've mentioned in the video were told by my dentist when i was deciding to get invislign. I did however notice some of my trays i switch along was sometime hard to get it fit, but i wonder if its just cause i might of not watch the how long my invilisgn was out when i needed to eat. I also had teeth sensitivity when i switch to a new trays so I'll just eat soft food for the first few days. Maybe it was just your dentist who didn't give you that much information that they should have told you? My dentist told me i had overbites and my teeth wasnt bad. I was told about how long the treatment was, etc, especially about wearing retainer at night after im done with my treatment. So probably just your dentist you had was just not good since they didn't give you all that information. Should consider switching to a new dentist then. I had a good experience with my treatment. I'm just saying. Btw, did your dentist not give you an option to get an extra retainer? Im aware of the retainer getting worn out so i got me 4 extra which was also mention from my dentist if i want to. I dont gotta worry about it for a while, lmao. Also, i think braces or invislign youll have to wear retainer for the rest of your life either way cause our teeth will shift back if we dont wear them. I feel like invilisgn is better to manage, but only for people whos able to be more responsible compared to braces since you only gotta be careful on eating certain things so it doesnt break your braces.
That dentist is long gone! And yeah, they should have told me a lot of things... that's why I made this video because I know a lot of people out there are in similar situations to me and maybe this video can at least help set proper expectations. I still think Invisalign is worth doing, it's just annoying to experience things you didn't realize. And nope, no extra retainers or information about that. Lame right?
I'm on it still almost 2 years now through my orthodontist. I clean my trays and teeth more than 4 times a day. I feel clean all the time, but excessive saliva gets a bit annoying but you get used to it.
Oof that's a lot of cleaning. My wife is near the end with 3 weeks left... she's 2 years in on her trays going through her ortho too. You're so close! Are you happy with your progress?
@TheSAHDLife sorry for the late reply, I like to snack throughout the day, so cleaning and brushing my teeth after every snack. And yes, I'm happy with the result so far, I see and feel the difference already.
I went to an ortho for my treatment. I went to three ortho consults before I picked one and none of them told me about the retainers. When I thought I was going for my final check-up they told me they were going to put in the metal retainers now and I had no idea what they were talking about. Now I'm stuck with train tracks behind my teeth for the rest of my life and I just can't get used to them. The alternative is wearing the plastic reatiners every night for the rest of my life. None of this was explained during my consults. He told me I'd have to wear them every night at first, then gradually go down to just a couple of nights a week. Turns out he meant on top of the metal retainers that he said nothing about. To add to that my face changed quite drastically and not for the better. All this for one crooked tooth, so for me it is definitely a giant regret. A lot of people don't get told about the retainers and I hadn't come across anything on the wires behind the teeth when I was looking up information beforehand. I don't know if they purposefully don't tell you so you won't decide not to do it or if it's just such a normal part of the process to them that they don't even realize some people really don't know and they have to explicitly tell them. Either way it's a huge piece of information to leave out.
@@hotpink3459 Well, my treatment was preceded by top wisdom teeth extractions, so I think for me it was the combination. My cheeks just started to sink in, to the point where I was asked almost on a daily basis if I had lost weight when I hadn't. I always looked a lot younger than my age, but within just a few months my face aged so rapidly I actually looked older than my age. I also have receding gums now and a lot more space between my teeth, so maintenance has become harder but is really necessary so as to prevent more bone loss.
That's really interesting. And that does sound frustrating. I mean at least you don't have to wear the nightly trays. They are so annoying to deal with. But like you said just being blindsided with that information doesn't feel good.
@@TheSAHDLife That's the thing; I just can't used to these wires behind my teeth. They feel like train tracks. I'm aware of them all the time, always trying to keep my tongue behind them so I don't have to feel them. They feel like a prison. Trays every night are the only alternative and I don't see myself coping very well with that either. I never would have done it had I been properly informed. It really amazes me how many people don't get told about this beforehand.
Very informative and recognisable. And very goog results for the both of you!!! I am on my last 4 trays now (22 weeks in total). I do Spark (at an orthodontist 😅) and they are better than Invisalign (no sharp edges and thinner material so you don’t have to use chewies for them to fit. I did loose two kilo’s and I am already a thin person so I wasn’t happy with that. I switch every week and stopped eating apples, or hard crusted bread, it hurts to much. Very happy with the results, hope I don’t get refinements but have to wait and see over three weeks about that…. They also shaved my teeth. Would never have done this with normal braces although my ortho wanted me to do braces, said it would me quicker, which isn’t the case. But he is used to people not wearing the retainers all the time and you really have to do that to get the results.
The finish line is so close for you, how exciting! Although you'll still be wearing them for a while lol.... Still! I've never even heard of Spark. Were they the same price? And yeah, interestingly my wife did not have her teeth shaved. I think she would have like to aesthetically-wise. I'm curious why her ortho chose not to for her. And that's so crazy to me that people do the treatment then don't wear the trays. Those are the same people who say it doesn't work lol
It's interesting how some people don't have issues with it... something to be mindful of anyway. I also had issues swallowing and I didn't realize it was from the trays and me grinding them exhausting those neck muscles!
Exciting man! It's a bit of a journey but you'll wish you did it sooner when you're done. It's just so nice having straight teeth. The cleaning alone makes it worth it.
Well that's interesting... I guess some dentists/orthos/dental assistants are just better and more thorough than others. I mean I'm still happy I did it. You?
Tomorrow will be my 4th week in Invisalign so tray N”4 of 20. How can that be? My teeth cannot be fixed in 5 months!? I switch trays every week, I am worried
Haha, trust the system my friend! It's crazy how fast things can move... and the mind doesn't help along the way! Keep yourself busy and you will be there in no time! 👊
I did my braces in my teens before doing my Invisalign now. I had to wear a head gear at the time and I went to a dentist as well instead of an ortho. I think the biggest difference is that at the time tech wasn’t very good and if all your teeth hadn’t grown and settled, they would do a curvature on your teeth base on your mouth size at that time. As I grew and my mouth got bigger and the last molars came out, they were completely off from the second last tooth which led to other problems. Finally fixing it now with Invisalign but not without its symptoms
Hi, nice video. I am having a terrible experience. It was supposed to be done in a year. it's been 2 years and my tooth is still a bit twisted and it destroyed my bite (I had a great bite at the beginning that wasn't my problem). The tray where my twisted tooth should be already straight fits on my twisted tooth. I can't bite properly for 2 years. Now, my orthodontist wants to charge me more. I had asked about possible additional costs and now he he asking for even more than what he told me at the beginning before I paid, saying that my treatment is taking too long. Of course it is, he is creating new problems. I complained with invisalign and they don't want to solve the problem! I have spent so much money and time and i am so frustrated, with no bite, still twisted tooth and orthodontist asking me to pay more. Did you get any guarantee that they would straighten your teeth and your bite would be correct? Do you have any idea what to do in my situation? Thanks
Hi! That sounds frustrating :( Sorry to hear you're going through it. Hmm, tough call. You could reach out to Invisalign and see what they suggest. Similar with another Dentist/Ortho but there's a good chance it will cost you even MORE money. I'd start with Invisalign and go from there.
Well it is but the process is the same right... your dentist/ortho sends in pics of your teeth, they create trays at Invisalign then just mail everything back to the dentist/ortho. Then they just follow instructions from Invisalign and trust the plan. I feel like braces would be more unto your local oath's experience to tweak it as things are going.
Thanks! To be fair braces seem PRETTY intimidating. When you're older it's really nice to be able to take them out and have the treatment being less obvious in a professional work environment for example. But yeah when it comes to straight up results, it's hard to deny how effective braces are.
I recently finished whitening my teeth and I had to use Sensodyne Rapid Relief a couple days in every time I brushed my teeth, it worked like magic. Also had to do a white diet (only white foods) as your teeth is very easy to stain during that time and makes the process very difficult and longer. Even the yellow of an egg can stain 😢Happy with my results now 😊
Even after your teeth are straightened an appliance has to be worn for a long time after as the teeth will have the tendency to move back to their original position.
What's crazy is I met quite a few people who had Invisalign and don't wear their retainers... they spent all that money and time, yet they don't seem to care. I don't get it!? Sure it's annoying but c'mon!
I have the same issues + I don't have enough space for my tongue now!! Tongue hurts from sitting too much between my teeth and I have ugly teeth mark on my tongue all the time it's very annoying and frustrating, so I might go back to my dentist and ask them an other invisalign to make more room for my tongue!!! so frustrating
Well that's interesting (and frustrating!)... are you saying the trays are thick and that makes it uncomfortable for your tongue to rest naturally behind them when your teeth are closed?
I’m living in Mexico City, originally from the U.S., and I’ve known since I was a kid that I’ve had a cross-bite, but I’m in my early 50s & back then, no one suggested fixes for that kinda thing when you didn’t have big money. Just came from a dentist here who recemented a years old crown from the U.S. for the 3rd time in 2 weeks, and he said that unless I fix the cross bite, I’m going to keep having such problems. Right now, I have 2 other chipped & a chipped veneer (all work originally done in the US.), and he explained that the material & workmanship was great, it’s just that the force caused from my crossbite is going to destroy any attempts he makes you fix these things aesthetically & it all makes sense now!!! The accusations of grinding my teeth at night (which I don’t), unnecessary night guards & the repeated, expensive repairs to crowns when they crack or come out while eating. I’m leaning towards going with this dentist because he’s the only person in the double digits of dentists (I moved a lot in the U.S.), who ever suggested getting to the root of the problem - in his words. And he advises a low & slow approach of 2 years, because cosmetically, my smile looks perfect, it’s my bite that’s the problem (and if I open my big mouth & you see the metal under the cracked porcelain of my crowns which doesn’t bother either of us, lol). And he’s in the “Beverly Hills” section of the city, but it’s still a fraction of the cost of U.S. without insurance & the practice has thousands of great reviews. But with the way my ADHD is set up, I know I’ve got about a hundred hours of hyper focused research to do before I make a decision, so thanks for being my 1st stop! ❤❤❤
Thanks for the comment! Yeah it really seems worth finding someone to work with over the long term. It might be slightly more costly or slower but it might end up saving you in the long run. I hope you get to the bottom of the grinding issue... That's frustrating.
Retired dentist here. I chose not to provide Invisalign to my patients. I sent them to orthodontists. Both you and your wife have beautiful looking teeth. In particular I see literally no wear of enamel on your front or cuspid teeth. They look like the've never been used! Here's what I see when I look at your wife's teeth, and why subconsciously she thinks yours look nicer. Her top front teeth, in particular the lateral incisors are quite square looking. Square is usually a good look for a man, so she is probably subconsciously feeling that her teeth do not look feminine.
Having to wear retainers at the end, there is also a permanent retainer option. They basically glue metal wire to your bottom teeth. I’m hoping I can get that at the end. Having to wear a bulky retainer is not something I’m looking forward to. I will wear at least a night guard on top though.
I've had the nighttime trays for awhile now and... I'm starting to consider a retainer. Though that seems annoying for cleaning. I do love being able to floss so easily with straight teeth. Tough call!
@@TheSAHDLife I'm a bit scared of having my teeth shift back. I have one coworker where this happened to. So I would probably prefer the permanent one, even if the cleaning took a little extra time. I have been using a waterpik, so I'm hoping working that into my routine helps keep everything clean when the time comes.
@@TheSAHDLife I would say so. I have the counter one. Only downside is it is loud. I may end up looking for a quieter version because my wife gets up super early. Philips makes a portable one that's supposed to be quiet.
Oh good for you, that's awesome! It's a bit of a pain for a little while but you get used to it pretty quick. It took me a few days to be able to pop out there trays but that becomes second nature in no time.
I completely agree with you, as now I have already got the aligners a month ago from a dentist….. I truly wish, I would have watched your video earlier 😢
Me too lol. But hey, I think you'll still be happy with the results at the end of the day. Invisalign does the bulk of the work here... the dentist just does a little bit. Trust the system. Invisalign has literally done this millions of times. Your results will be good.
As a 37 year old who is 6 months into braces, i wish i wouldve done this sooner. I've actually gotten more compliments and my braces than ive had people laugh at them. For some reason i had this weird high school type scenario in my mind that people would make fun of me or id spit everywhere. None of that was true. Im so glad i'll just have to do braces for 2 years then a retainer for 1 maybe 2 after and then be DONE!
Oh that's awesome, and I know what you mean! You will also probably be wearing a retainer at night though for the rest of your life yeah... similar to Invisalign? Some people do cement in a retainer instead but I know I didn't want to do that. Better late than never though!
To be honest, having had braces, I don't see why people find them difficult. Brush your teeth. Buy a floss threader. I think invisalign is harder bc you can eat with braces, you just can't eat certain things (and most were things I didn't care about anyway). I'd have definitely gotten braces again. And know ppl who bc of compliance and lifestyle, should have gotten braces over Invisalign. Even pre braces, I had fairly straight teeth, so I have been surprised seeing invisalign used on what are clearly very complex cases under a dentist's care.
I think braces when you are young are the best. But since a lot of people didn't get to experience that, doing them or Invisalign when you are older is the next best thing. I wanted to make a UA-cam channel so Invisalign were less distracting for my audience. I think braces would have been a little intense for a new creator!
Mine said 12-14 months and I’m on day 2. I have 32 trays changing every week until my next appointment in 4 months where I will get more trays! Hopefully it will be quicker than 12 months
Well that's exciting! Good for you. I know the first few days can be a little tricky, learning how to pop the trays out etc.. but it goes by fast. remember how long you wanted to straighten your teeth? Well now you're in the middle of it! It'll be over before you know it and you'll be smiling all the time! 👊
I had braces treatment done buring my childhood days but after i got thm off.. I dint wear my retainers and now after 15 yrs my teeth hv moved back to its orginal place.. N i got gaps in btw my teeth n plus i hv an overbite.. Thinking of going for Invisalign treatment nw.. Thnk u for sharing ur experience.. But cn my overbite be corrected during this treatment??
I think minor corrections can definitely be made using elastics and Invisalign. The orthodontist did that for my wife. I also have a bit of a crossbite and going through a dentist he didn't even mention that... So if it is something you are concerned about I definitely recommend going to an orthodontist and seeing what they have to say. Maybe even get a couple consultations since they are free anyway.
Did you have a lot of attachments break? I just had my invisalign put in today, and within 5 minutes of walking out the door I wanted to drink my coffee. So I was removing them just as instructed, from the back/outer edges on the palette side of the teeth and one side at a time... And one attachment came right off just from me taking them out. I went right back in and they reattached another, then said one popping off is no big deal... But if I believe 3 or 4 come off then it's considered an emergency? Well, I successsfully removed and reattached at lunch time. Then at home, taking them off for dinner, another popped off. I ate dinner without issues, but then when brushing and flossing yet another popped off... I have an ultra soft bristle toothbrush. So currently I'm not even 12 hours past getting them attached and I'm 2 attachments down, 3 total came off in less than half a day... Wtf.....
To be honest, neither my wife nor I had any attachments break. But my wife said she heard it was quite common as she spent a lot of time in the r/invisalign subreddit. That would be a bit disconcerting for sure... I had my own stresses with the trays hanging off my back teeth from DAY 1! Ugh... I was freaking out and the Dentist I used at the time didn't seem to care... why would he, it wasn't his life!
I'm unsatisfied with my braces. I've been wearing them for 3 years now and although they slightly straighten my teeth, the realignment stopped about a year ago and I feel like my teeth are reverting. I feel like I'm giving away money for free, I just want to take them out and switch to Invisalign.
That's an interesting take. I wonder how much of it is your orthodontist. The only reason I say that is because I've heard the exact opposite multiple times but you're the first to say you want to go from braces to Invisalign. In my experience Invisalign only got me to about 97% or as people say that braces can get you the full 100% but it requires a lot of tweaking by the ortho. Hopefully you can have a good conversation with them and be satisfied in the end. Honestly I don't think you would be any happier with Invisalign
I went through an orthodontist and they definitely didn't tell me that I needed to wear retainers forever during the consultation :( I wouldn't have done the treatment if I knew.
I guess there really needs to be a better orientation, and maybe this is something Invisalign needs to offer itself rather than rely on the dentists to cover all the FAQs. Maybe they do but they don't advertise it well.
I did Invisalign. Here's my advice: do it at an orthodontist and not a dentist like I did. An orthodontist can diagnose bite problems and address them appropriately. A dentist cannot. I have a bite problem that wasn't addressed when I did Invosalign with my dentist. Secondly, DO NOT buy the invisalign retainers. They are so effing expensive and not necessary. Just have your local orthodontist make you custom retainers. They are so much cheaper and work just as well. Not only will you save money but if you need to have a filling you can just get new cheap retainers instead of paying a fortune all over again for the invisalign retainers.
Good tips about the retainers! And yeah I felt similar about the ortho vs dentist. Hindsight right? I'm still happy with having straight teeth as they are just SO much easier to keep clean.
Well this is unfortunate. I got Invisalign yesterday through my dentist...
@daytoncjans hey I'm still happy that I did it and glad with the results! Remember there are good dentists and bad orthos too. If you find the experiences totally fine that's awesome. Invisalign does most of the bulk of the work anyway so I'm sure you'll have a beautiful smile at the end!!
@@daytoncjans Damn
@@daytoncjansI get mines put in for the 1st time tomorrow however my dentist recommended them because he said I have a severe bite problem. So I guess some dentist do discuss bite issues where as some dont.
Both you and your spouses teeth look great . I did Invisalign with an orthodontist. Wearing a retainer forever isn’t so bad, as it helps prevent teeth cracking for grinders .
Thanks. Yeah good point. I just appreciate having straight teeth because it's SO much easier to clean. Definitely worth doing I think if you're able to.
Yeah, but braces require you to wear trays for life too. So what are you expecting? If you want straight teeth (no matter what way) you will have to wear retainers for life.
I guess I was hoping at least the dental assistant would have said what you just said lol.
I'm on month 3 of my Invisalign journey (tray 7/20) and soooo ready for it to be over 😂 mostly because the process is a bit time-consuming for me. I wear each tray for 2 weeks, and I only get 3 sets of trays at a time from my dentist, which means i have a dentist appointment every 6 weeks, on top of regular cleanings 😒 with a very busy work schedule...not a fan of having to take time off every 6 weeks for a check-in. Invisalign diet is definitely workin for me though 🤣 I was a big snacker throughout my day, now I dont snack at all. I would normally eat breakfast at work, but now, due to my cleaning regimen, breakfast most days is a quick smoothie. I will say that my dentist office has been VERY invested in my treatment. they switched my cleaning frequency to every 3 months while on Invisalign, so they can buff out any visible staining from teeth shifting, and make sure plaque doesn't build up and cause my trays not to fit as accurately. loving the results so far, and its been a pretty smooth pain-free process (the first 48 hours were the worst 😵💫) i brush and floss 3x a day now, and literally only take my trays out to eat, do my cleaning regimen, and pop em back in.
Yeah man that sounds like a hassle having to do all the appointments etc... but at least it's only temporary. Look at it as forced meditation when you're sitting in that chair waiting on the, lol. That's exciting though... having straight teeth is a privilege I am very grateful for. I wish everyone could have access to it... the ability to easily clean and take care of my teeth is legit my favourite part.
Im literally going through the exact same thing only difference is I have 17 trays lol
How many for 17 trays? My doctor have told me I have wear 20 trays for 5 months@@AkeiraJanee
I went to an orthodontist for Invisalign 14 years ago when I was 58 years old. Changed trays every week for three years (156 trays). $8000.00. Very happy with the results. I wear my retainers (which are made of a stronger material than the other trays) every night.
That's awesome! Do your teeth feel as straight now as they did once you completed your treatment?
That's very expensive! I wouldn't be expecting to pay that extortionate amount for a brace. I had cfast braces on and they only cost £1,200.
I'm unsatisfied with my braces. I've been wearing them for 3 years now and although they slightly straighten my teeth, the realignment stopped about a year ago and I feel like my teeth are reverting. I feel like I'm giving away money for free, I just want to take them out and switch to Invisalign.
3 years?? That’s what I’m afraid of they lie and say 18 months and then it’s another 18
@@socialmediag5485 omg mine said 12-14 i have trays for8 months. I really hope it’s less than 12! Day 3 and just taking them off putting them on is a real pain
Ortho here! Thank you for your video. All the issues you had could've been avoided and you could've gotten a more comfortable experience with an orthodontist. As for time, most of my patients finish before the estimated period. A specialist usually can estimate it quite closely. I personally spend a lot of time teaching patients about aligners and common issues with them at the very beginning. Rarely do any of my patients have the issues you mentioned. Also getting Invisalign for esthetics only without taking into account the bite is wasteful. Get it done properly since the cost is similar. Not correcting your bite can led to more damage down the road as well as instability. Don't be afraid to ask tough questions to your orthodontist/dentist and have them show you similar cases to yours. If they don't have any it's not a good sign. Your results look great however. Congratulations on your smile!
Thanks for chiming in! Sadly (for me) I didn't even realize that there were options to getting Invisalign outside of asking my dentist about it... I know that seems odd but it is what it is. My wife is a lot smarter than me and went to multiple orthos.... she had a very different experience than I did. I appreciate your tips and hope others benefit from them 👊
Is it possible to get Invisalign if I have a decently large cavity on a back molar?
My teeth are very minimally crooked but still noticeable and would look much better if they were perfectly straight.
I hate the dentist and any work on my mouth AT ALL but really wanting to get them straightened :/
@GloGesture2 my orthodontist made me get all cavities filled before i could start invisalign
Came
Across your video looking for Invisalign hacks. You are a great speaker and animated enough to keep your attention. Very authentic speaking. Love it
Aw thanks. Really appreciate you saying 👊
Try slathering your tee to with sensodyne and leaving it for a few minutes when whitening your teeth. It helps to refill the little holes in your teeth and reduce sensitivity. Also try fluoride gel.
Yeah good call. The whitening experience sucked so bad for me I only tried it once! My wife had better success with it though.
Thank you so much for sharing these things to the world. No one will know unless someone shares it. Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Big help Bro!
Thanks for the great comment! I really appreciate it 👊
This video was exactly my experience (Invisalign through dentist). Every one of my concerns was ignored. My bite is still off and I have unclosed gaps and TMJ headaches. After 3 years and $4,200 I was told “Oh well, that’s as good as it’s going to get.” I’m currently looking into litigation.
That's frustrating. I wonder how much of it is invisalign's fault as opposed to the dentist since they're the ones that create the plan. But I bet that's where an orthodontist would see what's going on and have the experience to fix it or challenge Invisalign along the way. Do keep us posted with how it goes. Hopefully you find some good TMJ exercises in the meantime to help relieve the issue.
Retainers need to be worn every night forever with Invisalign or regular braces.
I think a lot of us get so excited with the thought of finally having straight teeth we don't even consider this is a possibility. Sometimes you don't even know what questions to ask. I'm sure it's on the Invisalign FAQ or something...
although my dentist said I really didnt need invisalign, i wanted to fix the extra spaces in my teeth. I'm on my 4th tray of 14, not mad at it and the progress already has me excited. I've lost about 4lbs but my fiance and i are dieting so this is working in my favor since I'm not munching because I don't want to remove them constantly. I'm a very discipline routined person so brushing my trays every morning doesn't bother me much. cant wait til the end to see the final result.
Yeah that's exciting man! It is a privilege to be able to have straight teeth and I appreciate it every day. It goes by fast then you are left with wanting to smile all the time.
As you get older, your teeth move. That’s why I have Invisalign. I went to an orthodontist. So make sure you wear the retainer.
You went the right route for sure. And for teeth hygiene alone I think Invisalign is worth it. It has made cleaning so much easier. Love that. Though I don't love wearing the retainer... I don't even think my last retainers fit right when compared to the ones my wife has. She doesn't even have to chewie them in they fit so well. Mine, not so much.
Iam getting invsalign soon cause my teeth have shifted. I happy to try them
I started my journey yesterday! My orthodontist says it’s a 12 month process but read that retainers has to be worn for several months afterwards. It’s a process I can tell already. Hoping for successful results! 🤞🏽
@@veronicawilliams695 tell how you like them they told I think 9 months I get next fri I only the top thow.
@@TheSAHDLife Yes- I take better care of my teeth and believe that Invisalign saved my lower Incisors that had shifted so much. I was both talking and smiling less because I was ashamed of them and couldn’t clean them well enough. My retainers are tight and uncomfortable when I put them in at bedtime but that feeling settles down soon enough. Before I started Invisalign a former colleague of mine told me she had had Invisalign and then refused to get retainers. Her teeth were soon back at their pre-Invisalign state. She’s my cautionary tale.
4:06 Did he marry his clone?
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Don’t take advice from somebody who marries their clone
After seeing the results from my child in braces I loved her teeth. I opted for Invisalign. 9 months in and never saw results like my child. I swapped to braces to end my results. Actually getting better results and I believe I will be happy. In the end I wish I would have just went with braces and I would have had better results in faster time.
The trays were fine, I swapped once a week. There was no pain, and yes you wear them 23 hours a day. I just personally didn’t think the results are flawless and for the price it should be.
Yeah that's interesting. Did you literally stop your Invisalign treatment or did you wait until it was done then get the braces?
Smart! Wish I had done the same!
I did have braces when I was younger, and now I'll still get Invisalign because my teeth have moved. I could not bite into an apple back then and still don't. Food would get stuck in the braces (and the palate expander) all the time; it was horrible. For me, a mouth full of metal (among other things like surgeries) from my teens to my early adulthood was a bit traumatic, so I really do hope Invisalign will be better. Oh, and tell your wife she has beautiful teeth! They're nicely shaped - she really should get that out of her head! 😀
Aww I think you made her day!
Are you still just considering them or are you going to go for it soon!? The process is a bit annoying but probably a breeze compared to what you went through. Oh good luck, I hope you have a good experience.
@@TheSAHDLife I’m getting them next Wednesday - so the decision has been long made. I’m a bit apprehensive and really don’t want to…but I do want nice teeth. ☺️
@@northandsouthx Oh that's exciting, good for you. I know.. it's a bit of a pain but jeez I love smiling. It feels good!
I finished Invisalign a few months ago. I wish I watched this earlier. My teeth are straight but my bite feels soooo odd. Will take some getting used to. Got a dental implant done as well so there’s really no going back unless I wanna cough up a ton of money.
I know sometimes the bite takes awhile to work itself out... but yeah I hear you. Hopefully you are enjoying the other benefits of Invisalign at least (aesthetics... teeth being much easier to clean).
I had the lisp in the beginning lol 😂
Now…I speak with an accent. 🤣🤣
Yeth, I had a lithp too in the beginning lol. Whoever put the letter S in the word lisp is cruel 🤣
Second week in and still can’t talk properly 😂
Lol🤣🤣🤣
I have Invisalign thru my dentist. He is very thorough so I have been lucky in that sense. A few things to mention:
If you wear the trays for at least 22 hrs a day and only take them out to eat, the treatment progresses faster.
To clean them, put them in a cup of warm water with a Polident Retainers tab at night while you get ready for bed. Usually clean in 15 mins.
At the end of treatment (this includes refinement) you are given 4 sets of retainers because they do eventually wear down. Each retainer (supposing you don’t grind really bad), should last a very long time.
If you start off with a closed bite and fairly crooked teeth, when tx is done and your bite is now open - it will feel weird for a bit.
Thanks for the tips. I definitely did Not get 4 sets of trays... That's interesting. But I'm glad to hear your experience with your dentist is good. I've had other dentists in the past I wish I did it with.
Hi there, if you read the invisalign guide they tell you specifically not to use the polident tab and the warm water but a toothbrush and toothpaste
My retainer trays were not included part of the treatment. I got and paid for the Vivera retainers. It was an adjustment since I also had ramps on my aligners toward the end of my treatment.
@@fleurdavril1465 I noted that too. It was on that small pamphlet hidden under the tray that held the aligner holder and the sample cleaning crystals. But there are Invisalign orthodontists on UA-cam that recommend the Target brand of denture tabs. I got retainer cleaner on Amazon and an ultrasonic aligner cleaner.
Wish I would’ve seen this before I started! My dentist conveniently left out the tail end like you mentioned. 64 weeks of trays “and a little bit after” has now turned into an almost two year timeline full of dizzy spells and clenching. I don’t know what a refinement phase is, but I know I’m not doing it. I’d recommend people think long and hard about traditional braces. I did the math, and I’ll have spent just over 100 hours cleaning and fussing with these trays over the course of this. Not sure it’s worth it.
Ugh, I hear you. I think it ultimately is worth doing because of how easy it is to clean your teeth afterwards. But what a long path eh?
For sensitive teeth from whitening, you need to:
Use an nHAP and fluoride based toothpaste for a couple weeks beforehand. This will help block the porous tubules that get irritated.
After you whiten, use a toothpaste like Sensodyne which has a pain killer in it. This will flow through the remaining tubules and help with the pain.
In both cases, DON'T RINSE YOUR MOUTH AFTER BRUSHING. Toothpaste needs to sit on the teeth. And do not drink for 30 minutes.
Good share, thanks!
The rest of your life, so it’s an investment. Because it is said that teeth have memory. Yeah clean clean clean. And your teeth are white. I tend to grind too when I’m asleep I guess. So it protects your teeth. But it’s a pain! Yes I get headaches!
It's made cleaning my teeth SO easy I think it's worth it alone just for that. I'm happy I did it for sure. Would you ever consider getting the permanent retainer or do you like the night trays for helping you protect your teeth while grinding at night?
Trays not fitting is a red flag. I went with an orthodontist and even the first tray was a perfect fit. My dentist is really legit and has high standards, he referred me to a really good orthodontist. They take 360 3D imaging and X-rays and really take their time planning out the treatment. Took about a month from consult to start my first tray. They are so detailed it’s mind blowing. I mentioned I had nasal issues on my left nostril and the doc was like “well let’s see if we can find the issue” and he was able to go layer by layer from the scan and identify where my nasal cavity was constricted and then recommended I take that to a doctor to have it looked at. Previous med doctor couldn’t find what an orthodontist found in seconds. It’s unreal.
That's great to hear, I wish we could all have such competent dentists! Glad to hear it. My wife had a much better experience with her trays fitting also... she went through an ortho.
@@TheSAHDLife so you have to use forever?
@@terrydonovan5246 Sorry, do you mean do you have to use the trays forever? The night trays yes.
Today is my first day of Invisalign, I got 4 sets, and I need to change them in 10 days each, which will be approx take 5 months. Does that mean my treatment will end in 5 months or will I get more aligners later?
Tough too say! Each treatment is different. They might give you a different set of trays afterwards. You will have a night time tray they need to wear for the rest of your life after though.
I had braces for about 18 months when I was 15.. I skipped using retainers after a yr and now at 29, my teeth almost relapsed.
I went to an ortho and now Im on a 7 month Invisalign plan.. I think it may extend to 10 months.
Thanks for these info❤
That's really interesting to hear they relapsed... I feel like some people just get lucky with their teeth while the rest of us don't. Either way hopefully your Invisalign experience has gone smooth and you will be happy with the results. All the best to you! Having straight teeth is such a blessing. Still happy I did it for the cleaning alone!
Sir I don’t think you were a good candidate for Invisalign. You complained about everything. To keep them clean , just soak them in denture cleaner while you have your dinner at night then brush your teeth and pop them back in. I lost 9.5 kg wearing mine because I didn’t pull them out to eat all the time. You really don’t need to be eating constantly. When you have finished your treatment you need to buy a retainer for night time not use the one you last had to move your teeth. The retainer is much sturdier and lasts a long time. If you don’t like the shape of your teeth your dentist can shape them a bit with a file when they take your attachments off if you have them. They can also do composite bonding.
@@monicabatt9430Who was this comment directed to?
A few years into the night time retainer trays after nearly 2 years of Invisalign, extraction case and I wear them every night. Some nights they might feel a little tighter than others but for the most part it’s just routine.
I’ve been wearing the same retainer for over 2 years now with no problems.
Polident or a few amuchina drips suggested by ortho keep the rays feeling fresh and less of a cleaning hassle. Cuz it’s really does get annoying and then makes me feel lazy. Cuz some nights I’m just not about scrubbing them up.. but I do. Tabs just make it a lot easier
Yeah good call with the tabs. I do a good scrub in the mornings after each wear but wifey does the tab clean on mine when she does hers. It's annoying but worth it.
Did they extract your pre molars for the treatment?
@@gemmapimentel5664 Not sure if you're talking to me but no teeth removed over here. They DID some IPR though to make some space (teeth shaving).
Orthodontics is a sub specialty of dentistry.
Oh yeah, and worth doing I think when you get into teeth straightening. That's why I was surprised when I realized you could do it through your dentist OR the ortho... I wish I made a different choice.
I am looking to get invisalign for a better smile and small change in teeth shape. Are they effective?
They are great. I'm still very happy I got them. As long as you know exactly what you're getting into and have the proper expectations it's a fine experience with great results at the end. I'm still way more confident in my smile now and I love to do it whenever I can! Plus it made cleaning my teeth so much easier.
I am getting some in January I am scared 😢😢😢😢😢
Awww I get it... BUT on the other hand, how exciting! It's the best having a smile you feel confident about and it's made teeth cleaning such a breeze. It'll be over before you know it!
This is incredibly helpful for anyone who thinks of having Invisalign cause many of these details wouldn't been said!! :D Thanks a lot for your honesty and effort in providing us with such valuable information :))
Thanks for the positive comment, I appreciate it! Glad you found the video 👊
It is very interesting to hear that in your country dentists can prescribe Invisalign - in Europe, and I am speaking for Croatia, any treatment that alters the position and/or bite has to be done by orthodontists and they take their time to explain the process and make sure that you set realistic expectations. All in all, you make some great points in your video. I am currently on tray 5 out of the initial 50. I was immediately told that I would have to wear retainers for several months basically 24/7 and then it is advised to wear them for the rest of your life during the night. I was also told that each situation is different and many variables have to be taken into account, which could lead to either shortening or extending the tray wear and also the need for refinements.
I too find that very interesting. I'm not sure if we have lower standards or maybe since Invisalign does most of the work on their end, the Dentists just have to follow the instructions which might not be that difficult? I like your system though and think it's worth the extra $500-1000 (which is what it seems like the difference in cost is between Dentist/Ortho) from my experience.
Either way though I am still happy with the results and glad I did it. Good luck on your journey and thanks for watching!!
This is not true for England. My dentist is fitting my first set next month.
@@TheSAHDLife Orthodontists are trained to move teeth. All Orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. Hardly ANY orthodontics is taught in dental school, which is why most general dentists do not know how to move teeth properly. It’s also untrue that Orthodontists are less concerned about aesthetics. A good experienced Orthodontist would be able to combine both functional and aesthetic goals. Lastly, although Invisalign does send back an initial plan, an Orthodontist would likely modify that plan to perfection. And that takes time. A dentist however, would more likely accept the plan that returns from Invisalign with minimal or any modifications.
@@MED-fe1qt Oh for sure. I agree with you. I suppose there are worse Orthodontists as well, and it's tough to know who is good and experienced and who isn't. We tend to move around a lot so in each town we're just taking guesses kind of thing. But we're both done our treatments and are happy enough with the results. Hopefully the videos can help give people more things to think about and the approach they take when deciding if/when they get treatment.
what is the price of them in croatia? im from slovenia and thinking of going to you guys to get better price for same quality service
OMG!!!! This guy is such a complainer!!!! Geeezzzzz
Yeah it wasn't a great experience! The dentist I used sucked and having to cut my own trays after spending thousands of dollars doesn't seem right. Just thought some people want to know.
This guy needs TRT.
Haha yeah?! What makes you say that?
Thank you for your video. It seems like the experience is so different in America and Europe. I definitely feel like I was able to make a more informed decision at the beginning of the treatment, also we can only get braces through orthodontist and not your regular dentist. You can buy ortho retainer cleaner tablets. Just put a tablet into a jar with your traces. That saves a lot of time for daily cleaning. Also idk if they make you do dental hygiene appointments during the treatment, they were semi-mandatory, too. That definitely helps with the stains as they use airflow and also apply something to make the teeth smoother, fluoride etc. So not so many people actually whiten their teeth with peroxide gels. For teeth whitening, they usually offer different %, I think for Opalescence it's 10, 16, and 35 %. So maybe asking for lower concentration would work? However, for our standards, their look great and naturally good looking even without whitening.
Thanks for the comment! Here too you can only get braces through an Ortho. But Invisalign they've managed to work their way into common dentists, and since I was in a rush to straighten my teeth for my UA-cam channel, that was the path I chose. I'm still happy with the result. It's good enough. It's made cleaning my teeth way easier which is my favourite part. I feel very blessed to have been able to go through it all. I wish everyone had access to it.
You mentioned the differences between "America and Europe", and say "... WE [emphasis added] can only get braces through orthodontist ...". Are you in America? Or in Europe? Without knowing which, your answer is uninformative.
Are you supposed to clean them with toothpaste or dish soap?
Well there's lots of different advice out there. And honestly I can't remember what my dentist even said. My wife soaks our trays in something every weak, we used to use hydrogen peroxide? You can buy more expensive crystals or cleaning systems online. I used to clean mine with toothpaste but found dishsoap with a soft brush works WAY better.
I wish I watched this video before getting aligners 😂
Hehe, I'm still glad I did it. Sure it could have been a better experience but ultimately Invisalign does the trays and plan so the results should more or less be the same... a better dentist or orthodontist might make the experience a little better though.
This is exactly how I felt getting invisilign. Actually this is why I'm on youtube seeing if I was mistreated or not
Haha, well we're two peas in a pod eh? Happy enough.... could maybe be happier?
I just got mine and absolutely hate it. It’s cut my mouth and caused ton of canker sores. I regret it!
lol oh I know! Don't worry that goes away and the smile you get is worth it. It just sucks for a little while. Hopefully you can find ways to distract yourself. It'll get less painful over the days.
Did you realy cut last part of your braces
For me too some aligners like that my doc too said just chew its normal 😂
After 1 or 2 days its fit my mouth fully.
Here is the thing which i want to share i am jot reducing weight the problem is i am not able to eat. Eg: Egg,rice meat etc
If i put boiled egg i am not able to bite. I can hote very big pieces then i drink water.
Now i can able to eat little good but not as my old bites.
Doc said after completing treatment you can bite as usual.
I hope i can eat normally.
I did have to cut it! My very first tray too because after a few days it fit terribly. Future trades were better thankfully.
Yeah that sounds frustrating. How long have you been using the Invisalign? My teeth were sensitive but you should be able to eat just fine.
@@TheSAHDLife Its been one year completed, i have another 1year journey. I am not able chew foods bcoz my teeth was not in normal. Teeth moved gap gap between my teeth. That's why i am not able to eat. Hope soon my teeth are aligned and i can feel the food when i eat.
Invisalign is great. My orthodontist made a great job. I had really bad teeth. In my mid fifties. Better late than never! The only complaint is the metal wire on the inside of my lower jaw.. I am always playing on it with my thong. Expensive but worth every dollar 👍
They put that in once you were done your trays? Do you wear night time trays at all?
There isn't it great? I love being able to clean my teeth now it's so much easier.
@@TheSAHDLife AT THE last appointment, they removed all blocks and installed a wire behind my upper and lower teeth. I have aligners that are more robust than the Invisalign ones and I wear then a few days a month only. The plus about the wires is you don’t need to wear aligners every day but the downside is that the wire is annoying to me but the result is totally worth it!
I hear you man, while my experience was mostly pain free, you're right about it taking months longer than forecast. If I had my time again I would just get braces, I hated having to constantly wash the trays, take them out and put them in again multiple times per day. 😠
Yeah that's a good point. I mean I imagine with braces you'd still have to clean your teeth a LOT, and instead of being able to take them out and look at them, you'd be fumbling around your mouth, flossing, using water picks etc. to clean them? I'm just guessing here lol. But we're done, we don't have to worry about that ever again... hopefully. And yeah even through all the fuss it's still worth it. Just the ability to clean my teeth now so easily was worth it alone.
Even if u had traditional braces u still got to clean them they usually take 30 mins 3 times a day with invisalign I bet it only takes 5 mins to clean.
No one has mentioned this: upon insertion, Invisalign PINCHES the skin inside my mouth ... ouch and holy cow!
@sandyhoppe3209 do you mean the skin on your lips and cheeks kind of thing? Sometimes I get a little bit of skin in there if I don't pull my lips far away. Annoying for sure.
My dentist was very informative as I started the process. We are taking a slow approach to shift my teeth into position and he has made sure that they do not cut into my gums or young. The first ones did and he cut down the excess materials. Now that I know what to look for I make sure that they are trimmed before I leave his office.
We have also discussed travel and not wanting to use some restrooms for cleaning, thus keeping them out for longer.
I’m 74 and not in a hurry.
I feel like in my video I'm not totally fair to dentists... there ARE some great dentists... and there are some BAD orthos. The dentist I used wasn't great, I am not with him anymore but that doesn't mean they are all bad. Good for you! It's exciting to have straight teeth. I am grateful and love being able to clean them so easily now. Not to mentioned I love smiling all the time :D
Awesome Video 👏🏻 I would like to know how many trays you and your wife had , I have 32tray and I also have overbite so I guess it takes 2 years as my orthodontist said
Thanks! So mine was only 20 sets of trays but my wife had over 70!! She did weekly changes for about 14 months. Again she went through an Ortho. I also had WAY more tooth pain than she did.
Wonderful video. Really appreciate it. I did lots of research but i didn't know a lot of the info u shared here !!!
You're amazing for sharing this
So glad you found the video! Thanks for the great comment :) I appreciate it.
You made the experience sound terrible. I’m going through it now and while some of that things you say are true other things are not so bad.
What are the things you feel I mentioned that aren't so bad? I expected it not to be a vacation getting my teeth straightened through any process whether it would be braces or Invisalign... I just unfortunately worked with someone who really didn't explain a lot of the things I wish he would have and I unfortunately had to figure out a lot of things myself with a lot of worrying... Cutting my own first set of trays gave me a lot of anxiety! I've spoken with a lot of people that went through the treatment as well and they didn't have a lot of issues that I had... So I'm just hoping that I can help people have proper expectations so that when they go through it they won't think it's as bad as it was for me and they'll be happy about their experience.
That’s the same experience I had at a dentist. The dentist told me that it would take 6 months and I’d need a frenectomy. I asked them to submit a predetermination and she had no sense of urgency even though the dentist said I can start next week. Also, the cost upfront would be crazy even when I have insurance. I didn’t enjoy the experience because I went in for a regular cleaning and paid for a deep cleaning. I’m glad I got the deep cleaning done but with them only focused on money they failed to tell me I had to come back in for a scaling and polish. They called me the day before and I just stopped going to that dentist. Thankfully I did some research and looked into an orthodontist consultation. I told the orthodontist the dentist said I needed a filling and when she checked she said I didn’t. They explained everything to me thoroughly. They gave me a description of my treatment plan, which will be 18-24 months. The price per month was better too. I had a better experience and start my treatment in a week. The only thing I thought after that was… imagine if I didn’t go to that consultation and paid to have Invisalign for 6 months to not have anything corrected. 🙄
Yeah that's really interesting. I did my online research based on the colored system that Invisalign has (gold/diamond etc) and thought that research was sufficient. Then my wife went and did a few ortho consultations while I'm Midway through my treatment and then I start questioning why I didn't do that. I'm still happy enough with the results but in hindsight I would have done things differently.
Braces > Invisalign
I can't fully agree since I never had braces, but the idea of them does seem better. It WAS nice though to be able to take out the trays from time to time. Braces when you're young I think is still the best thing you can do for your teeth. It's too bad a lot of people don't realize that until much later.
You go right ahead and absolutely knock all the dentists out there! They victim-blame those with TMJD for being stressed and clenching teeth, whether they are or aren't, when in my research the (common) cause of TMJD is an improper bite caused by poor dentistry. (It's an art, not a science, guys). A piece of paper between your teeth, to tap, tap, tap and where you're expected to say whether it feels balanced after your teeth have been drilled and filled. And when your mouth is still frozen. Really??
I find the current trend for economically-challenged dentists is the shift from preventative care to waiting it out until the perfect storm....route canals and crowns needed and a push on dental implants too, it's all the rage now.
Good money in it. Beats the hell out of filling tiny cavities before those become a huge expense for the client (still called a patient). That sh*t won't pay for the 2nd Porsche for the wife....!
Yep, I'm pissed off. Years of neglect, lying every 6 months that "everything is fine" - until it isn't. TMJD that can't be treated or reversed now - only deterioration, more locked jaw events and severe pain to look forward to in my "golden years" as it was left amongst the "everything is fine" when the many dentists I saw over decades said nothing. Waiting for the big take home pay.
Oh and the push for braces, the high end Invisalign for $6500 to wear the rest of my life when braces are contraindicated for those who suffer from TMJD. Unethical. Immoral. Greedy. There oughtta be a law.
What an interesting take! Thanks for taking the time to share. Yeah it's big business isn't it? I wonder if dentists have to take the Hippocratic Oath...
Hey there.... I've been wearing Invisalign since may and after 3 months I feel like my lower teeth are more inside and I feel difficulty in chewing my meal is it normal did you feel difficulty in chewing during your process
Oh yeah, it's normal. It's going to be changing for quite awhile so your bite will constantly be adjusting and feel weird. Even when you finish it takes a couple months for your mouth and bite to get used to it's new home. But then everything settles in and it feels great. It'll be over before you know it! Exciting..
@@TheSAHDLife thank you so much ❤️....I have one more question my teeth are slightly overbite do Invisaligns are helpful in case of overbite
@fizzakhalid5180 Unfortunately they do not help with that when they are installed regularly. It can if they install then with elastics. An orthodontist did my wife to help with her bite... So yea it can if an orthodontist does it but otherwise no.
guys what are chewies i didnt get them
They're just a little piece of soft plastic you chew on to help push your teeth into the trays. They can come in different shapes and sizes. You should be able to get a couple from your Dentist/Ortho.
Been wearing them one year now...two months more to go (or more, they didn't tell me yet 😊). Helpful video and funny! I recognise a lot.👍
Thanks for watching and the comment 👊 the finish line is close for you! I'm still really happy with the results. Cleaning my teeth is still a breeze. That's the best part!
I wore mine for 2 1/2 years and I still look the same . ... $7,000 and not one person notices anything different! Unless your teeth are really jacked up (as this guy and wife) forget it and buy a used car!
@sandyhoppe3209 yeah my wife can relate to that... Ugh
@@sandyhoppe3209 i am sorry for you. All this effort and no result.
I went with traditional braces from an ortho. Mine come off next month. I haven’t met many people that have had positive experiences with Invisalign. I lost 40lbs the duration of treatment. I’d imagine you wouldn’t lose as much with Invisalign because you can take them out and eat whatever.
Wife and I both didn't lose a single lb! lol. But a lot of others say they did so, who knows. I thought we would have for sure.
I think braces get you to the finish line where Invisalign gets you really close. I'm mostly happy with my results, but I imagine if I would have had braces on I could have been part of the decision about whether we were done or not.
Exciting to get them off though! Enjoy your beautiful smile :)
Wonderfully done video. You and your wife have beautiful smiles. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the comment! I'll pass that on to my wife... you'll make her day!
@@TheSAHDLifeyou did not elaborate to us about you hair nails, teeth and gums after you healed?
very informative video :D thank you. But I am left wondering, with the question: How much did you pay for your treatment and how much did you wife pay? As you both went to different doctors for diff. time period. this would be very interesting to know. Please share if you don´t mind :D thank you
I think I had mentioned it in a previous video so must have forgotten here. Mine was $6,000 CAD and my wife (through an Ortho) was $7,000. And yes you are right, mine was 10 months, her's was 24 months.
@@TheSAHDLife cool, thx a lot for sharing this information ! have a Happy Easter.
Great vid, thank you.
Glad you found it. Thanks for watching 👊
Please people help where do you get 3d rendering of what you tetnethe will look like ?
The dentist takes pictures of your teeth then sends them to Invisalign. Then Invisalign sends those cool videos back showing what your teeth will look like and how they will move them. Cool eh!
Do we really need to wear these braces for our whole life???
lol... well if you want your teeth to stay in the same position you do! Some people get the metal retainer cemented in though. I just wear the trays 5-6 nights a week.
As a dentist u highly discouraged patients from Invisalign for sone of the reasons you mention.
Interproximal stripping is a big one, now your teeth are closer together forever.
Sucking on plastic trays is not good all day never mind the res of your life.
The early tray material gave patients sore throats and other side effects, we will eventually fibs out the chemicals we were sucking on are very unhealthy.
Braces is the way to go, unless you need slight correction, especially after relapse from previous ortho treatment.
Yeah you bring up some points worth considering too right, things people don't think of when they're being pitched a very expensive teeth straightening service. I think that's something that needs to be said too right... Invisalign probably has a higher profit margin that dentists get a piece of.
Have you noticed it is easier to chew?
Hmmm maybe not so much easier to chew but cleaning my teeth is SO much better! It was worth it just for that.
Even if you do brackets, you have to do trays for the rest of your life because the teeth have "memory" and they can go back to their old places.
It's funny how lifelong trays is something a lot of us just never considered and didn't even think to ask... but yeah it makes sense. My mother in law never used trays and her teeth appear to have gone back to how they were. She doesn't seem to mind though. Strange after spending all that money and time...
Really good video mate!! I don’t know if I need retainers/Invisalign, but have been curious and looking into it just to get better looking teeth. Really surprised at the end, I thought this was a huge channel with good editing and effort. Gained a like and subscribe! Cheers
Welcome to the channel my friend, great to have you! You know, I think it's worth getting for the cleaning alone. Being able to take care of our mouth as we age is just so huge. And the aesthetics are a huge perk as well. And thanks for your compliments on the video. I work really hard to make every video entertaining. And while I do bounce all over the map when it comes to topics I'll eventually come back to something you're interested in I'm sure :)
My dentist is focused on my bite more than the aesthetics. It might be because he has an ortho oversee all his cases.
That's great... and to be fair, there are good dentists and bad orthos, so some people will have awesome or bad experiences no matter who they use.
really enjoyed your video very informative im on tray 4 of 54 wish me luck lol
Thanks, I appreciate it! And that's awesome... you're past the hardest part (in my opinion). How's it been going?!
I got extremely lucky because my aunt is a dentist and paid $0. I think it depends on the severity of the persons teeth bc I only have 8 trays. It helps that I had braces from 12-16 years old. I only got Invisalign because my slight overbite slight gap of my two front teeth and few crooked on the bottom. Not sure if it was smart to cut the trays given how expensive it is though.
Nice! That's a sweet benefit of having a Dentist Aunt.
Yeah cutting them was terrifying but I had to do it... it was ruining my life!
i change mine every 7 days, it only hurts a bit on the first hours after changing it, been very smooth so far
Nice! It's an exciting journey to be on. I'm glad I did it! Still love the ability to clean my teeth so easily.
I wish I woulda watched this before getting mine done through my dentist. My dentist didn't really explain any of this. And even the extend of work he needed to perform before putting in my initial tray. I feel like I got scammed.
I hear you... that's kind of how I felt. The good news is that Invisalign has their stuff together and will do the majority of the work. Trust in them. The dentist has a relatively small role in the process. You will still be happy in the end even if the journey sort of sucks... like me :) 👊
I did Invisalign with a dentist. Huge mistake. I just had a few slightly crooked teeth cosmetically…the Invisalign messed up my bite horribly. I need old fashioned braces to fix the bite and possibly jaw surgery. My back teeth don’t even touch. Plus gum recession where trays rubbed on bottom.
Yeah I feel you. The dentist I used was a Gold start Invlisalign provider which is decent... but he just missed so many little things throughout the treatment I felt like I was annoying him even though I was giving him thousands of dollars... I wish I went through an ortho but here we are!
@@TheSAHDLifeIdk how much it costs generally in the whole of US, but I doubt the dentist would be earning a ton bc I’ve heard Invisalign takes a HUGE chunk just for the lab fees. Dentist friend in Australia did Invisalign for their family member for free and only had to pay for lab fees, and even then it costs a few thousand AUD to get the treatment plan started.
Teeth can and will revert back. Which is why they want you to wear your retainers at night. I mean, think about it, people who had braces get those permanent retainer things. And other wear them at night. So it’s the same thing.
You know, I asked a LOT of people since I got Invisalign about their procedures and whether or not they wear the trays still.... I would say the MAJORITY of the people I asked don't wear the trays at night anymore! You spend that much time and discomfort going through the process, then don't follow up. Yeah it does make sense that you need them... it's still annoying though. I don't like wearing them at night. Especially when I'm sick.
Ortho dental assistant here: every case is different. You wear a retainer for life; braces or aligners.
Please don't listen to this guy. He isn't a professional and is spreading misinformation.
Sorry, which part is misinformation? I really did my best to say it was anecdotal, especially the part about dentist vs Ortho. But this is how it feels on the customer side. My wife visited 3 orthos and I went the dentist route. And yeah, if you can believe it I didn't know about the trainers for life. I guess some dental assistants are better than others because nobody told me which is why I'm sharing these things.
Aligners are an alternative to braces. Not everyone is a candidate for braces and not everyone is a candidate for aligners.
Yes you are a patient, but most of your statements will be taken as factual when it is just your point of view. Teeth are in bone and teeth will be moved from the crown to the root in both treatments. If you do not fully comprehend what is happening, ask your dentist questions. Get a second opinion. This video is exactly what makes our jobs more difficult.
@@melissadurbin6900 you must not have watched the video. What in particular are you talking about that you think I am misleading people about?? It's about the things I wish people like you explained to me before I got them... that it takes longer than you say... that some of the trays don't fit... I think if every dental assistant or ortho assistant explained everything more clearly before patients got treatment, we wouldn't have to make videos like this.
@@TheSAHDLife I watched it. In general, Invisalign may be a better choice if you have mild misalignments to moderately crooked teeth, want a discreet treatment option, or don't want to deal with the discomfort of braces. Braces may be a better choice if you have severe orthodontic issues or want a more affordable treatment option. Both have pros and cons. I suggest researching more in the future when medical treatment is diagnosed or suggested. Jmo.
I don’t see this video misleading or any sort of lying either. Weird how people have different perceptions LOL. I find it informative as it makes me more prepared as to what to expect , that invisalign is not like magic to correct whatever teeth problems you have but can help tremendously. Things i wish i knew before getting invisalign are helpful not to over expect or to be prepared as to what’s about to come in a “daily” basis! I’m a customer too and glad i’ve watched this video! Thank you and it was a funny informative and not boring vid! 😊
Did your dentist tell you if your teeth were really bad? Maybe your wife teeth were worser so she had a longer treatment. I think most of the things you've mentioned in the video were told by my dentist when i was deciding to get invislign. I did however notice some of my trays i switch along was sometime hard to get it fit, but i wonder if its just cause i might of not watch the how long my invilisgn was out when i needed to eat.
I also had teeth sensitivity when i switch to a new trays so I'll just eat soft food for the first few days.
Maybe it was just your dentist who didn't give you that much information that they should have told you? My dentist told me i had overbites and my teeth wasnt bad. I was told about how long the treatment was, etc, especially about wearing retainer at night after im done with my treatment. So probably just your dentist you had was just not good since they didn't give you all that information. Should consider switching to a new dentist then. I had a good experience with my treatment. I'm just saying.
Btw, did your dentist not give you an option to get an extra retainer? Im aware of the retainer getting worn out so i got me 4 extra which was also mention from my dentist if i want to. I dont gotta worry about it for a while, lmao.
Also, i think braces or invislign youll have to wear retainer for the rest of your life either way cause our teeth will shift back if we dont wear them. I feel like invilisgn is better to manage, but only for people whos able to be more responsible compared to braces since you only gotta be careful on eating certain things so it doesnt break your braces.
That dentist is long gone! And yeah, they should have told me a lot of things... that's why I made this video because I know a lot of people out there are in similar situations to me and maybe this video can at least help set proper expectations. I still think Invisalign is worth doing, it's just annoying to experience things you didn't realize. And nope, no extra retainers or information about that. Lame right?
I'm on it still almost 2 years now through my orthodontist. I clean my trays and teeth more than 4 times a day. I feel clean all the time, but excessive saliva gets a bit annoying but you get used to it.
Oof that's a lot of cleaning. My wife is near the end with 3 weeks left... she's 2 years in on her trays going through her ortho too. You're so close! Are you happy with your progress?
@TheSAHDLife sorry for the late reply, I like to snack throughout the day, so cleaning and brushing my teeth after every snack. And yes, I'm happy with the result so far, I see and feel the difference already.
I went to an ortho for my treatment. I went to three ortho consults before I picked one and none of them told me about the retainers. When I thought I was going for my final check-up they told me they were going to put in the metal retainers now and I had no idea what they were talking about. Now I'm stuck with train tracks behind my teeth for the rest of my life and I just can't get used to them. The alternative is wearing the plastic reatiners every night for the rest of my life. None of this was explained during my consults. He told me I'd have to wear them every night at first, then gradually go down to just a couple of nights a week. Turns out he meant on top of the metal retainers that he said nothing about. To add to that my face changed quite drastically and not for the better. All this for one crooked tooth, so for me it is definitely a giant regret. A lot of people don't get told about the retainers and I hadn't come across anything on the wires behind the teeth when I was looking up information beforehand. I don't know if they purposefully don't tell you so you won't decide not to do it or if it's just such a normal part of the process to them that they don't even realize some people really don't know and they have to explicitly tell them. Either way it's a huge piece of information to leave out.
How did your face change?
@@hotpink3459 Well, my treatment was preceded by top wisdom teeth extractions, so I think for me it was the combination. My cheeks just started to sink in, to the point where I was asked almost on a daily basis if I had lost weight when I hadn't. I always looked a lot younger than my age, but within just a few months my face aged so rapidly I actually looked older than my age. I also have receding gums now and a lot more space between my teeth, so maintenance has become harder but is really necessary so as to prevent more bone loss.
That's really interesting. And that does sound frustrating. I mean at least you don't have to wear the nightly trays. They are so annoying to deal with. But like you said just being blindsided with that information doesn't feel good.
@@TheSAHDLife That's the thing; I just can't used to these wires behind my teeth. They feel like train tracks. I'm aware of them all the time, always trying to keep my tongue behind them so I don't have to feel them. They feel like a prison. Trays every night are the only alternative and I don't see myself coping very well with that either. I never would have done it had I been properly informed. It really amazes me how many people don't get told about this beforehand.
Very informative and recognisable. And very goog results for the both of you!!!
I am on my last 4 trays now (22 weeks in total). I do Spark (at an orthodontist 😅) and they are better than Invisalign (no sharp edges and thinner material so you don’t have to use chewies for them to fit. I did loose two kilo’s and I am already a thin person so I wasn’t happy with that. I switch every week and stopped eating apples, or hard crusted bread, it hurts to much. Very happy with the results, hope I don’t get refinements but have to wait and see over three weeks about that…. They also shaved my teeth.
Would never have done this with normal braces although my ortho wanted me to do braces, said it would me quicker, which isn’t the case. But he is used to people not wearing the retainers all the time and you really have to do that to get the results.
The finish line is so close for you, how exciting! Although you'll still be wearing them for a while lol.... Still! I've never even heard of Spark. Were they the same price? And yeah, interestingly my wife did not have her teeth shaved. I think she would have like to aesthetically-wise. I'm curious why her ortho chose not to for her. And that's so crazy to me that people do the treatment then don't wear the trays. Those are the same people who say it doesn't work lol
I have regular invisilign...I do not have any sharp edges nor do I need chewies...so I guess it is different
@@lilpoohbear653 no chews eh? They didn't tell you to work your teeth into the trays at all?
Totally agree about the headaches and masseters.
It's interesting how some people don't have issues with it... something to be mindful of anyway. I also had issues swallowing and I didn't realize it was from the trays and me grinding them exhausting those neck muscles!
I just got my first set 1/22/24
Exciting man! It's a bit of a journey but you'll wish you did it sooner when you're done. It's just so nice having straight teeth. The cleaning alone makes it worth it.
IPR doesn't hurt. It doesn't affect enamel strength.
This guy clearly didn't read up on anything prior to taking out invisalign.
It doesn't hurt but it shakes your head to your core! Mine did at least.
One my biggest dreams are having invisalign hays😣but these was very pricey in my country i wish you guya could help ne
Yeah I hear you... I wasn't able to afford it until I was in my 40's! It's too bad it's so expensive :(
See I did go to an orthodontist and I still had similar problems.
Well that's interesting... I guess some dentists/orthos/dental assistants are just better and more thorough than others. I mean I'm still happy I did it. You?
Tomorrow will be my 4th week in Invisalign so tray N”4 of 20. How can that be? My teeth cannot be fixed in 5 months!? I switch trays every week, I am worried
Haha, trust the system my friend! It's crazy how fast things can move... and the mind doesn't help along the way! Keep yourself busy and you will be there in no time! 👊
Wonderful acting 🎭
🤣 haha thanks! Doing this UA-cam stuff can be a fun outlet that's for sure 👊
I did my braces in my teens before doing my Invisalign now. I had to wear a head gear at the time and I went to a dentist as well instead of an ortho. I think the biggest difference is that at the time tech wasn’t very good and if all your teeth hadn’t grown and settled, they would do a curvature on your teeth base on your mouth size at that time. As I grew and my mouth got bigger and the last molars came out, they were completely off from the second last tooth which led to other problems. Finally fixing it now with Invisalign but not without its symptoms
That's interesting. So how bad were your teeth before the Invisalign... were they crooked and turned?
Hi, nice video. I am having a terrible experience. It was supposed to be done in a year. it's been 2 years and my tooth is still a bit twisted and it destroyed my bite (I had a great bite at the beginning that wasn't my problem). The tray where my twisted tooth should be already straight fits on my twisted tooth. I can't bite properly for 2 years. Now, my orthodontist wants to charge me more. I had asked about possible additional costs and now he he asking for even more than what he told me at the beginning before I paid, saying that my treatment is taking too long. Of course it is, he is creating new problems. I complained with invisalign and they don't want to solve the problem! I have spent so much money and time and i am so frustrated, with no bite, still twisted tooth and orthodontist asking me to pay more. Did you get any guarantee that they would straighten your teeth and your bite would be correct? Do you have any idea what to do in my situation? Thanks
Hi! That sounds frustrating :( Sorry to hear you're going through it. Hmm, tough call. You could reach out to Invisalign and see what they suggest. Similar with another Dentist/Ortho but there's a good chance it will cost you even MORE money. I'd start with Invisalign and go from there.
everyone's treatment is different
Well it is but the process is the same right... your dentist/ortho sends in pics of your teeth, they create trays at Invisalign then just mail everything back to the dentist/ortho. Then they just follow instructions from Invisalign and trust the plan. I feel like braces would be more unto your local oath's experience to tweak it as things are going.
Just get braces ;). PS: Great video. And both of you look great.
Thanks! To be fair braces seem PRETTY intimidating. When you're older it's really nice to be able to take them out and have the treatment being less obvious in a professional work environment for example. But yeah when it comes to straight up results, it's hard to deny how effective braces are.
I have had braces and liners. 100% would get the liners braces still worst pain I have ever experienced
Did it hurt all the time or was it just after adjustments? And did it cut up your lips/gums pretty good?
I recently finished whitening my teeth and I had to use Sensodyne Rapid Relief a couple days in every time I brushed my teeth, it worked like magic.
Also had to do a white diet (only white foods) as your teeth is very easy to stain during that time and makes the process very difficult and longer. Even the yellow of an egg can stain 😢Happy with my results now 😊
Love your commitment! That's awesome. Yeah it sure feels good to smile and be confident showing your teeth eh? I love it.
@@TheSAHDLife Yes, it is! 😊
Even after your teeth are straightened an appliance has to be worn for a long time after as the teeth will have the tendency to move back to their original position.
What's crazy is I met quite a few people who had Invisalign and don't wear their retainers... they spent all that money and time, yet they don't seem to care. I don't get it!? Sure it's annoying but c'mon!
I try to wear my retainers every other night. I’ve been wearing retainers for over 8 years now.
I have the same issues + I don't have enough space for my tongue now!! Tongue hurts from sitting too much between my teeth and I have ugly teeth mark on my tongue all the time it's very annoying and frustrating, so I might go back to my dentist and ask them an other invisalign to make more room for my tongue!!! so frustrating
Well that's interesting (and frustrating!)... are you saying the trays are thick and that makes it uncomfortable for your tongue to rest naturally behind them when your teeth are closed?
I’m living in Mexico City, originally from the U.S., and I’ve known since I was a kid that I’ve had a cross-bite, but I’m in my early 50s & back then, no one suggested fixes for that kinda thing when you didn’t have big money. Just came from a dentist here who recemented a years old crown from the U.S. for the 3rd time in 2 weeks, and he said that unless I fix the cross bite, I’m going to keep having such problems. Right now, I have 2 other chipped & a chipped veneer (all work originally done in the US.), and he explained that the material & workmanship was great, it’s just that the force caused from my crossbite is going to destroy any attempts he makes you fix these things aesthetically & it all makes sense now!!! The accusations of grinding my teeth at night (which I don’t), unnecessary night guards & the repeated, expensive repairs to crowns when they crack or come out while eating. I’m leaning towards going with this dentist because he’s the only person in the double digits of dentists (I moved a lot in the U.S.), who ever suggested getting to the root of the problem - in his words. And he advises a low & slow approach of 2 years, because cosmetically, my smile looks perfect, it’s my bite that’s the problem (and if I open my big mouth & you see the metal under the cracked porcelain of my crowns which doesn’t bother either of us, lol). And he’s in the “Beverly Hills” section of the city, but it’s still a fraction of the cost of U.S. without insurance & the practice has thousands of great reviews. But with the way my ADHD is set up, I know I’ve got about a hundred hours of hyper focused research to do before I make a decision, so thanks for being my 1st stop! ❤❤❤
Thanks for the comment! Yeah it really seems worth finding someone to work with over the long term. It might be slightly more costly or slower but it might end up saving you in the long run. I hope you get to the bottom of the grinding issue... That's frustrating.
Retired dentist here. I chose not to provide Invisalign to my patients. I sent them to orthodontists. Both you and your wife have beautiful looking teeth. In particular I see literally no wear of enamel on your front or cuspid teeth. They look like the've never been used! Here's what I see when I look at your wife's teeth, and why subconsciously she thinks yours look nicer. Her top front teeth, in particular the lateral incisors are quite square looking. Square is usually a good look for a man, so she is probably subconsciously feeling that her teeth do not look feminine.
Thanks for the comment! She laughed but then went 'hmmmm'. Interesting to hear your take.
Having to wear retainers at the end, there is also a permanent retainer option. They basically glue metal wire to your bottom teeth. I’m hoping I can get that at the end. Having to wear a bulky retainer is not something I’m looking forward to. I will wear at least a night guard on top though.
I've had the nighttime trays for awhile now and... I'm starting to consider a retainer. Though that seems annoying for cleaning. I do love being able to floss so easily with straight teeth. Tough call!
@@TheSAHDLife I'm a bit scared of having my teeth shift back. I have one coworker where this happened to. So I would probably prefer the permanent one, even if the cleaning took a little extra time. I have been using a waterpik, so I'm hoping working that into my routine helps keep everything clean when the time comes.
@@Luke42652 Is a waterpik worth getting? Do you love using it?
@@TheSAHDLife I would say so. I have the counter one. Only downside is it is loud. I may end up looking for a quieter version because my wife gets up super early. Philips makes a portable one that's supposed to be quiet.
I got mine pit in yesterday! I am super exited!!!
Oh good for you, that's awesome! It's a bit of a pain for a little while but you get used to it pretty quick. It took me a few days to be able to pop out there trays but that becomes second nature in no time.
I completely agree with you, as now I have already got the aligners a month ago from a dentist….. I truly wish, I would have watched your video earlier 😢
Me too lol. But hey, I think you'll still be happy with the results at the end of the day. Invisalign does the bulk of the work here... the dentist just does a little bit. Trust the system. Invisalign has literally done this millions of times. Your results will be good.
As a 37 year old who is 6 months into braces, i wish i wouldve done this sooner. I've actually gotten more compliments and my braces than ive had people laugh at them. For some reason i had this weird high school type scenario in my mind that people would make fun of me or id spit everywhere. None of that was true. Im so glad i'll just have to do braces for 2 years then a retainer for 1 maybe 2 after and then be DONE!
Oh that's awesome, and I know what you mean! You will also probably be wearing a retainer at night though for the rest of your life yeah... similar to Invisalign? Some people do cement in a retainer instead but I know I didn't want to do that.
Better late than never though!
To be honest, having had braces, I don't see why people find them difficult. Brush your teeth. Buy a floss threader. I think invisalign is harder bc you can eat with braces, you just can't eat certain things (and most were things I didn't care about anyway). I'd have definitely gotten braces again. And know ppl who bc of compliance and lifestyle, should have gotten braces over Invisalign. Even pre braces, I had fairly straight teeth, so I have been surprised seeing invisalign used on what are clearly very complex cases under a dentist's care.
I think braces when you are young are the best. But since a lot of people didn't get to experience that, doing them or Invisalign when you are older is the next best thing. I wanted to make a UA-cam channel so Invisalign were less distracting for my audience. I think braces would have been a little intense for a new creator!
Mine said 12-14 months and I’m on day 2. I have 32 trays changing every week until my next appointment in 4 months where I will get more trays! Hopefully it will be quicker than 12 months
Well that's exciting! Good for you. I know the first few days can be a little tricky, learning how to pop the trays out etc.. but it goes by fast. remember how long you wanted to straighten your teeth? Well now you're in the middle of it! It'll be over before you know it and you'll be smiling all the time! 👊
I had braces treatment done buring my childhood days but after i got thm off.. I dint wear my retainers and now after 15 yrs my teeth hv moved back to its orginal place.. N i got gaps in btw my teeth n plus i hv an overbite.. Thinking of going for Invisalign treatment nw.. Thnk u for sharing ur experience.. But cn my overbite be corrected during this treatment??
I think minor corrections can definitely be made using elastics and Invisalign. The orthodontist did that for my wife. I also have a bit of a crossbite and going through a dentist he didn't even mention that... So if it is something you are concerned about I definitely recommend going to an orthodontist and seeing what they have to say. Maybe even get a couple consultations since they are free anyway.
Did you have a lot of attachments break? I just had my invisalign put in today, and within 5 minutes of walking out the door I wanted to drink my coffee. So I was removing them just as instructed, from the back/outer edges on the palette side of the teeth and one side at a time... And one attachment came right off just from me taking them out. I went right back in and they reattached another, then said one popping off is no big deal... But if I believe 3 or 4 come off then it's considered an emergency? Well, I successsfully removed and reattached at lunch time. Then at home, taking them off for dinner, another popped off. I ate dinner without issues, but then when brushing and flossing yet another popped off... I have an ultra soft bristle toothbrush. So currently I'm not even 12 hours past getting them attached and I'm 2 attachments down, 3 total came off in less than half a day... Wtf.....
To be honest, neither my wife nor I had any attachments break. But my wife said she heard it was quite common as she spent a lot of time in the r/invisalign subreddit. That would be a bit disconcerting for sure... I had my own stresses with the trays hanging off my back teeth from DAY 1! Ugh... I was freaking out and the Dentist I used at the time didn't seem to care... why would he, it wasn't his life!
I'm unsatisfied with my braces. I've been wearing them for 3 years now and although they slightly straighten my teeth, the realignment stopped about a year ago and I feel like my teeth are reverting. I feel like I'm giving away money for free, I just want to take them out and switch to Invisalign.
That's an interesting take. I wonder how much of it is your orthodontist. The only reason I say that is because I've heard the exact opposite multiple times but you're the first to say you want to go from braces to Invisalign. In my experience Invisalign only got me to about 97% or as people say that braces can get you the full 100% but it requires a lot of tweaking by the ortho. Hopefully you can have a good conversation with them and be satisfied in the end. Honestly I don't think you would be any happier with Invisalign
I went through an orthodontist and they definitely didn't tell me that I needed to wear retainers forever during the consultation :( I wouldn't have done the treatment if I knew.
I guess there really needs to be a better orientation, and maybe this is something Invisalign needs to offer itself rather than rely on the dentists to cover all the FAQs. Maybe they do but they don't advertise it well.