Back to my journey... I wanted to get my teeth straightened because I have a lot of crowding which not only made me self conscience when I smiled but also could lead to periodontal disease if I wasn't diligent with my brushing and flossing. When I was younger my parents didn't think it was necessary for me to get braces and as a teenager I dreaded the idea of having wire braces.
On 2/16/13 I had my invisalign consultation where I had a chance to look at an invisalign tray. The trays are very flexible and clear. It seems kind of unreal that these little trays could change someone's teeth placement. My dentist and I discussed pricing($4500) and made an appointment to get my pictures and molds/impressions done.
On 2/18/13 I went in and the dentist took impressions of my teeth and a series of pictures. The impressions, pictures and my x-rays are sent to invisalign where they will work with my dentist to map out my teeth movement. Once my clinic check is approved by my dentist the aligners are created. This will take approximately 4-6 weeks. I will then get a series of trays that I must switch out every two weeks so they can gradually shift my teeth into place. I'm really excited and can't wait to get started. I'm a bit nervous at the same time because through my research I've heard a lot of mention of "pressure" being almost unbearable the first day or two with every new tray, but as they say "no pain, no gain". I'm also a bit nervous about having a lisp, but feel this will be a small price to pay for what I'll gain. My treatment is estimated to take 12-18 months and I'll be taking you with me through this marvelous journey. I'll be ending my blog with a series of pictures of my teeth before treatment, which I found helpful when doing my own research. Thanks for taking the time to read :)
Front Close Bite View
Front Open View
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Left Side View
I personally am a huge fan of Invisalign braces. My sister had them put in two years ago, and the change they resulted in was fantastic! The best part about it is that because of how they look, she was never insecure about wearing braces. How are you holding up so far?
ReplyDeletePatty Strains
Smile By Design
I'm doing great! I can't really complain, my sister in law who got traditional braces isn't very happy :( She is in pain most of the time and says they are not very comfy. I will gladly pay the extra money for peace of mind and comfort. Thank for your comment :)
DeleteTrue to what you said, while crooked teeth cause people to be self-conscious, it can also lead to more severe oral problems. This is why, it's great to hear that though some might think that getting invisalign is just for teenagers, you still went for it and acted on correcting your teeth. I can see you're doing well with it. Good job!
ReplyDeleteCalandra @ Mullaloo Dental Centre
Thanks :)
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