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Today I picked my Invisalign braces

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 16:37

Updating as a few users were considering getting them. They feel a bit weird but I can talk fine. No pain just slight pressure. I have to wear them 22 hours a day and take them off to eat and drink. DS age 4 couldn't tell I have them in, DD age 7 only when looking very carefully! I have 5 sets of trays to change myself at home every 2 weeks so don't need to go back to the orthodontist for 10 weeks. Looking forward to the results already!

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 16:38

Should have said picked up

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Braceface · 20/11/2017 16:38

Having had proper metal train track braces now for over 18 months I'm very jealous!!!

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 16:43

How come you've had them so long braceface? I thought fixed braces were the quicker option? They wouldn't work for me as I need all my teeth to push out from the jaw - they've collapsed in over time.

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inappropriateraspberry · 20/11/2017 16:46

I had train tracks for 2 years! It probably depends on what state your teeth are in to begin with

Maudlinmaud · 20/11/2017 16:48

My dentist says my roots are too short to have braces again, I wore them as a teen but my teeth moved again Sad. I would absolutely love to have them, delighted for you op.

TimFromRuislip · 20/11/2017 16:50

How much is it OP? What happens after the 10 weeks, do you need more?

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 16:56

All in all 3400 including all aligner trays, scans, x rays, lifetime retainers, aftercare and phone support. Eg I rang them today asking can I drink lemonade through a straw... answer was no! I have 18 months worth of trays but they just give you a few at a time to change yourself every 2 weeks, they come in little packets marked with the weeks on them. After 10 weeks the orthodontist will check my progress send give me more trays.

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 16:58

Oh no Maudlinmaud. That's why I had a x ray I think, to check the roots before going ahead.

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TimFromRuislip · 20/11/2017 17:34

Interesting, thanks sorting. A bit out of my budget atm, but maybe one day! I hope it all goes well.

Braceface · 20/11/2017 17:42

I'm having a jaw operation. Teeth have been ready for a few months but it's on NHS so 3 months to go still!!

Imfinehowareyou · 20/11/2017 17:50

Are you able to pay in installments?

Braceface · 20/11/2017 17:52

How are they feeling OP?

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 17:56

You can pay in installments on 0% finance but I've been saving for ages so I paid in full, got 7% discount.
They feel snug and there is pressure on my teeth but it's not uncomfortable or painful at all. I'm a wimp!
Already my snacking habits are changing. I decided it was too much hassle to take them out and rinse out my mouth after, when I would normally nibble in the kitchen or 'test' DCS dinner. So weight loss might be a side effect too!

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fluffyhamster · 20/11/2017 17:56

Did you have the little 'invisible' lumps/hooks put on your teeth so they apply pressure in the right places?
I was a bit Shock about this when I got my invisaligns as I hadn't expected it and they made my teeth look awful when 'sans invisalign'.

I am on no. 10 of 14 now - may be finished by Christmas - yay!

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 17:57

Braceface all the best for your operation Flowers

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 17:58

Also I can't sit sipping wine all evening as that would mean taking them out for too long... this will be a healthy few months methinks!

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 18:00

Fluffyhamster I haven't had any attachments put on yet no, as my orthodontist wants to open up the jaw first due to overcrowding then decide where to put them. I hear they are a bit of a pain so I'm lucky to escape that for the moment. How are you finding it?

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Braceface · 20/11/2017 18:08

Thank you :)
You will lose weight. I did. Have put it back now on though! But I don't take mine off for eating so that might be the key difference.
How long have you got them for?

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 18:10

18 months but it may change if ortho wants to tweak the plan. Watching the animation of my awful crooked teeth to lovely straight ones on the screen made me cry!

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Oblomov17 · 20/11/2017 18:18

£3400 is too much for me. What is the cheapest option? Or how do I find out what the cheaoest option is?

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 20/11/2017 19:24

It's worth booking a few no obligation consultations to compare prices. Finest Dental is cheaper. I went for a leader in Orthodontics as I have a complex case... my guy is an award winner. You can do it on finance at 0% at most practices.

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Braceface · 20/11/2017 20:43

My teeth are really straight now. It's amazing!

Webmaster786 · 21/11/2017 08:49

I use a great product called orthokey. I have tried both the outie tool and the art and they were not that effective!

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sortingmyselfoutslowly · 21/11/2017 10:58

First world problem but my shellac is chipping when I pull the invisalign out! Argh.
I slept all night with them in last night no problem. Felt a bit achy this morning but ibuprofen sorted it out. Day 2 is meant to be the worst.

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Imfinehowareyou · 21/11/2017 22:39

Thanks for this post OP. I really want this done and you are giving me that extra info I wouldn't have considered eg. the no sipping wine all evening Grin.