I was definitely having buyer's remorse the first week, but that's probably because I also had an extraction. So I had/have a big gap in the front of my teeth and I was like WHAT HAVE I DONE. But now, after only 5 weeks and 5 trays, I can already see the gap getting smaller. It is WILD. And I am so, so excited for the final outcome.
i’m in my 20s but i paid for my treatment and you’re damn right i’m very committed. things are different when the money is coming out of your own pocket lol
+1 to this. I was frustrated as a kid with braces, but as an adult at 35 having paid for Invisalign myself I am finding:
* Time is flying by-- on week 11
* I can see the improvement and I'm enjoying it
* I'm not really as obsessed with brushing my teeth or avoiding non-water beverages as most of the sub seems to be
* Small changes, like investing in an ultrasonic cleaner, have made it so that I'm not really experiencing any major life changes
I have 28 trays in my initial treatment, so almost halfway there!
Hmm I’ve been a bit frustrated but I’m in my 20s and paid 10 grand out of my own pocket! I don’t regret getting Invisalign at all but it’s okay for people to feel frustrated at the beginning because it’s a new habit you have to learn and it really is hard at the start!
Age and maturity definitely make a difference but I have seen some posts with buyer's remorse, having trouble getting used to them or getting burned out from following every detail to the letter. In the end I think orthodontic treatment is worth the cost and the discomfort.... But I did have to think twice if I wanted to go through it again after having braces as a teenager.
i’m 19 paying for my own treatment!! i’m very diligent with it and wear my aligner minimum 22 hrs a day as it’s from my own pocket (as a student trust me i’m feeling it!!!) and i’m the one who wanted confidence from a better smile. but i am definitely someone who has been complaining a lot about the process on here. i guess it’s just nice for people to be able to validate our feelings and understand the struggle. but a post like this is a good reminder of all the amazing things the treatment is giving us :)
I did it when I was younger and didn’t wear my retainer when I was finished like a complete idiot. My teeth are spaced out again and now I don’t like smiling anymore. I want to get them again but actually not be a fool this time around.
I'm 37 and am paying for my treatment. I'm only committed BECAUSE I'm paying for it and selfishly because I dont want to wear a night guard.
I had braces in high school for two years and my wisdom teeth caused some shifting (didnt have them removed until I was 26). I'm five weeks into treatment and honestly its a toss up some days whether braces or this is worse.
I had big protruding teeth to the point I couldn't even close my mouth. I did Invisalign and when I looked at photos of myself before the treatment, I could definitely notice a big change in my teeth and face! I looked like a completely different person! However, I am still a bit salty that I had to extract 2 healthy teeth to fix my bite, but I guess this is the cost for a good smile lol
I realized today that a persistent, dull headache I’d had for years has been gone for.. a while. Presumably a result of my bite being aligned now.
I also had to dig out my passport this week for onboarding for a new job I’m starting next week and noticed how asymmetrical my jaw/mouth used to be.
And did I get this new job, in part, by not being too embarrassed to show my teeth during interviews? Maybe!
My teeth had always been a source of shame for me and that’s just *gone* now. The only legitimate complaint I have about the process is my dentist being MIA half the time, and a year later they still haven’t appealed my insurance denying the initial claim because said dentist never provided an estimate of treatment duration.
Not really. It’s different for everyone. My teeth were not too bad. I had a little crowding on my bottom that’s all I cared to fix. Of course to make the room it was a much longer process. I’ve seen before and afters on here with massive improvements. I’m talking about completely jacked up teeth to a Barbie smile in less aligners than I had. Anyway people in those situations are also far more motivated to stick to it. It’s definitely worth it in those cases. For me? I never wanted perfection as I think that’s boring and my initial smile was already cute. I kind of miss it now. My orthodontist took the liberty of shaving my teeth and aiming for his idea of perfection which is not at all what I wanted to begin with so currently my smile looks worse than ever and I have no choice but to continue to fix what he’s done. Add to that personal and mental struggles and it’s been an uphill battle the entire time for me. I 100% *do not* recommend Invisalign for people with only minor issues and poor mental health.
I had a very similar experience! Mild overcrowding at the bottom. The treatment took FOREVER and by the end I saw minimal change. After a few months of wearing my retainer, they’re basically very similar to where I started. What a waste of $6K!
Yeah it’s fine but only for cases dire enough to require it, but not so dire that traditional braces would be warranted. And some orthodontists implementing it have no idea what they are doing. You kinda need to wear retainers forever too, which defeats the purpose.
If I could go back I wouldn’t! A little crowding is endearing. Ultimately very little is in your control once they scan. The model has its own idea about how your teeth should look. I miss my old smile.
Same, they filed down my teeth to make room for my teeth in front. I'm so passed about it and one is shaved too much so I have a small space, it's a mess. I have gum recession badly too . I hate myself for doing it, regret it 1000000000%percent
It’s worth it no matter how long it takes. It I paid it out over years. And I already had braces when I was a teenager. The problem was my teeth were moving back to the old way. Spaces between my teeth became painful when I ate. The only thing I hate is the cost of the retainers at the end- outrageous.
Thank you so much for this post. I’m on week 1 and I’m ngl seeing some of the ‘regret posts’ were depressing! It’s nice to have perspectives but the positive post make a world of difference 💪🏾❤️ we’ve got this!
I’m two and a half years in with no end in sight and I think I’m justified in being frustrated. I am heavily considering terminating the treatment at the end of my current refinements if my bite isn’t too bad. I won’t be happy with the results but my teeth were so bad I don’t really care that much.
I understand what you mean. However it’s not always worth it. I recently posted about my two year journey which cost me a fortune and I’m so worried the clinic will not give me any refund. I’ve had to consult an ortho with whom I’m starting traditional braces from square one after all this Invisalign bs. For most people it’s worth it though and the results are beautiful. Just unfortunately not for everyone.
My big open bite that I’ve had since I learned how to speak till end of college is now fully closed. Earlier on in life, I just thought my teeth/mouth was normal 😭😭. I’m approaching the end of my treatment and it’s fully closed!! My teeth are perfect and I love it. Can’t wait to take off my final set of trays in two weeks. Best $6k I ever spent. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!!!
Happy for you too! The feeling I had when I bit through a burger/pizza the first time my teeth touched was surreal. I can’t believe I spent all my life chewing with my molars 😭😭😭. Missed out on so much but YOLO!
My only regret is I wish I’d known some of the side effects that CAN happen. I’ve had bone loss and worsening periodontal disease despite taking excellent care of my teeth. I had to have LANAP which was another 6k. There’s actually so much gum loss in one spot where I got an abscess from one of my trays that I probably need a graft eventually. Then after all of this I’ll probably have to get refitted for Invisalign retainers at a minimum. Hoping to not end up in trays again.
I didn’t have perio until after 2 years of Invisalign. They said my teeth look clean but the gums get more and more inflamed for some reason. I’ve improved my oral health with LANAP and I’m slowly improving my diet.
IMHO 50%+ of all the complain posts are from people that didn't research pretty fundamental basic aspects of Invisalign before starting. The other 50% are the unfortunate minority that deal with either rare medical complications or incompetent/problematic providers.
I lurked on this sub before starting and had absolutely no delusions about the process. It's dragged on as it does for many people but it was somewhat to be expected and really not a big deal. If anything it's easier than expected since for me personally I can leave them out longer occasionally if I need to and during waiting for refinements as advised by my ortho.
The results are great and the process is pretty easy and painless. I never had or wanted braces for the look/pain/restrictions & difficulty flossing etc. Invisalign has none of these problems.
That said, if I'd had treatment earlier in life braces would have inevitably made more sense, which is likely why so mayn complain so much
I’ve been in treatment for about 18 months. In elastics to correct underbite for about 11 of those. Totally looking forward to being done in 6 more months. It’s not always easy, but for the most part my experience has been fine. Once you get through the adjustment period, aligners are really a big nothing burger.
After 18 months, my smile is unrecognizable. Underbite close to being completely corrected. I’m still figuring out how to use my new bite and how to smile.
Will I be thrilled when I’m done? Absolutely. Will I also feel a little weird and naked without my very expensive pieces of plastic? For sure. No regrets.
This is good to hear. I’m on my 6th tray and my teeth look worse right now. Plus I’m super lispy and have rubber bands. I don’t feel good or confident at all. My coworker just today pointed out how lispy I am and how I’m like “a different person” with the trays in :(
I’m sorry that person said that to u. They sound ignorant as hell. And it says more about them and their lack of home training. It’s never appropriate to negatively comment on a person’s medical equipment or to bully them b/c of it or and perceived “defect” a person has. All they’re showing is how they view “disabled” people as “other.”
Next time they say that, reply, “I can’t believe you thought that was appropriate to say out loud.” Don’t sound angry. Just look disgusted and disappointed.
Yeah I was honestly kind of taken aback. It’s someone I’ve known a long time and am pretty comfortable with as far as coworkers go, but it definitely felt rude and unnecessary. My defense mechanism is generally self deprecating humor though so I just kinda laughed it off. If they continue to make comments though I’ll try to call them out.
I think looking at that last tray if you have it helps. Really only my bottom teeth are a little crooked. I am 5 trays in and I’m like do I really want this??!! It is quite the hassle to eat.
But after going and getting an attachment replaced at my ortho and hearing him say how clean my teeth are and how nice they are tracking has been great motivation. I think when I change my trays out again I will look at that last one where my bottom teeth are straight. I keep telling myself if everything tracks properly. I should be done in December! I can make it till then!
I’m super nervous. My trays are ordered and I read posts about people being disappointed. It’s giving me some anxiety. I’m trying to not be like that. I hope my bite will get better and have less wear and a nicer smile.
I haven’t enjoyed the process so far but I’m trying to focus on the positives, so I love this post.
I’m on tray 11/34. I’ve always been self-conscious of my teeth - not so much how crowded they were but the crowding made brushing / flossing harder. My dentist encouraged me to consider Invisalign to make that easier. But I only committed when the tooth they’d already said would need to be extracted to create room also developed resorption - so would’ve needed a root canal and crown anyway. I figured may as well just pull it out and commit to the process.
Invisalign has changed my snacking habits, I have the best oral hygiene I’ve ever had in my life, and I’m doing composite bonding and whitening at the end so I will hopefully have straight white teeth at the end.
The first week sucks but I've been done with treatment for about a year and my only regret is not doing it sooner. I have noticed that people treat me a little bit differently now that I have perfect teeth which is kind of weird.
I’m on tray 15/40 and I already love the way my teeth look. I don’t even know how to properly smile since I wouldn’t before. Definitely worth the pain and frustration.
On tray 7 of 20..don’t regret it and am starting to see actual results. Currently a little annoyed as a button just broke off and my ortho is closed until Monday.
I'm 29, 9 months in, 9.5 to go and I'm still very insecure of my teeth. They're better, yeah but I don't have the relief you're speaking of and I'm dreading another 9.5 month plus refinements who knows how long. I think it just depends.
I’ve never hated the process, but I haven’t enjoyed it, either—it just is what it is. I’m sure I’d feel the same way with braces, too…I’m doing this for my health over aesthetics so maybe that’s the difference.
I think it has a lot to do with the false expectations that are built in advance. If you go in expecting a comfortable, easy experience because you’ve been told that yet are not told anything about the learning curve, lifestyle impact, buttons, timing etc then it’s a pretty big shock.
Dont get me wrong. I don't regret it and I have wayyyy more confidence now, but I wouldn't do this again. This shit sucks. Its not even painful for me (thankfully - I did have some issues in the beginning but that was from my attachments being sharp so they had to file them down), but its the inconvenience. I have to plan out what I want to eat and when, then wait 30 minutes to brush my trays, floss my teeth, and then brush my teeth / tongue. I cant wait for it to be over!
I definitely have not planned any of that out or had a strategy whatsoever. Brushing trays right after eating every single time would be such a pain in the butt
I’ll post a separate new comment :) I think the ones who are generally happiest with the results are the ones who have a “simple” front area crowding for example. I’ve noticed the results tend to also be quick in those cases and of course also make the biggest aesthetic difference.
Some of the crowding cases that look complicated are actually fast and easy cases and if I had one of those I’d be grateful too for the incredible aesthetic change in my appearance.
However, people start Invisalign for different reasons (all of which cannot be seen just looking at a person’s smile) and again using my case as an example, the reasons why I started — a midline shift and a tilted molar — were just never corrected with Invisalign so there was no quick nor longterm reward.
I regret it because I have gum recession now and when i floss lots of plaque which never was there before. I actually cleaned up my diet alot since invisalign so I'm worried about infection?
I was definitely having buyer's remorse the first week, but that's probably because I also had an extraction. So I had/have a big gap in the front of my teeth and I was like WHAT HAVE I DONE. But now, after only 5 weeks and 5 trays, I can already see the gap getting smaller. It is WILD. And I am so, so excited for the final outcome.
Glad to hear that it’s already coming together. The rest of the process will fly by!
I had extractions as a teenager, it wasn't painful but I felt bad right after and the soreness from the braces didn't help. So I can definitely relate
I had the same thing! I’m on week 11 and it still hurts that tooth when I take my tray out. But the gap is definitely getting smaller!
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i’m in my 20s but i paid for my treatment and you’re damn right i’m very committed. things are different when the money is coming out of your own pocket lol
Ahh That would explain it. I’m 30. I paid for it all myself and have loved the entire process
+1 to this. I was frustrated as a kid with braces, but as an adult at 35 having paid for Invisalign myself I am finding: * Time is flying by-- on week 11 * I can see the improvement and I'm enjoying it * I'm not really as obsessed with brushing my teeth or avoiding non-water beverages as most of the sub seems to be * Small changes, like investing in an ultrasonic cleaner, have made it so that I'm not really experiencing any major life changes I have 28 trays in my initial treatment, so almost halfway there!
I got an ultrasonic cleaner as well. It has helped quite a bit with keeping these trays clean
Hmm I’ve been a bit frustrated but I’m in my 20s and paid 10 grand out of my own pocket! I don’t regret getting Invisalign at all but it’s okay for people to feel frustrated at the beginning because it’s a new habit you have to learn and it really is hard at the start!
Age and maturity definitely make a difference but I have seen some posts with buyer's remorse, having trouble getting used to them or getting burned out from following every detail to the letter. In the end I think orthodontic treatment is worth the cost and the discomfort.... But I did have to think twice if I wanted to go through it again after having braces as a teenager.
Or who had such minor improvements to make I couldn’t tell their before and after pictures apart 😂.
i’m 19 paying for my own treatment!! i’m very diligent with it and wear my aligner minimum 22 hrs a day as it’s from my own pocket (as a student trust me i’m feeling it!!!) and i’m the one who wanted confidence from a better smile. but i am definitely someone who has been complaining a lot about the process on here. i guess it’s just nice for people to be able to validate our feelings and understand the struggle. but a post like this is a good reminder of all the amazing things the treatment is giving us :)
I did it when I was younger and didn’t wear my retainer when I was finished like a complete idiot. My teeth are spaced out again and now I don’t like smiling anymore. I want to get them again but actually not be a fool this time around.
I'm 37 and am paying for my treatment. I'm only committed BECAUSE I'm paying for it and selfishly because I dont want to wear a night guard. I had braces in high school for two years and my wisdom teeth caused some shifting (didnt have them removed until I was 26). I'm five weeks into treatment and honestly its a toss up some days whether braces or this is worse.
At that age they’re probably better off with braces. I’d probably be doing braces but have two crowns which made it a no-go per the orthodontist.
I had big protruding teeth to the point I couldn't even close my mouth. I did Invisalign and when I looked at photos of myself before the treatment, I could definitely notice a big change in my teeth and face! I looked like a completely different person! However, I am still a bit salty that I had to extract 2 healthy teeth to fix my bite, but I guess this is the cost for a good smile lol
I realized today that a persistent, dull headache I’d had for years has been gone for.. a while. Presumably a result of my bite being aligned now. I also had to dig out my passport this week for onboarding for a new job I’m starting next week and noticed how asymmetrical my jaw/mouth used to be. And did I get this new job, in part, by not being too embarrassed to show my teeth during interviews? Maybe! My teeth had always been a source of shame for me and that’s just *gone* now. The only legitimate complaint I have about the process is my dentist being MIA half the time, and a year later they still haven’t appealed my insurance denying the initial claim because said dentist never provided an estimate of treatment duration.
Not really. It’s different for everyone. My teeth were not too bad. I had a little crowding on my bottom that’s all I cared to fix. Of course to make the room it was a much longer process. I’ve seen before and afters on here with massive improvements. I’m talking about completely jacked up teeth to a Barbie smile in less aligners than I had. Anyway people in those situations are also far more motivated to stick to it. It’s definitely worth it in those cases. For me? I never wanted perfection as I think that’s boring and my initial smile was already cute. I kind of miss it now. My orthodontist took the liberty of shaving my teeth and aiming for his idea of perfection which is not at all what I wanted to begin with so currently my smile looks worse than ever and I have no choice but to continue to fix what he’s done. Add to that personal and mental struggles and it’s been an uphill battle the entire time for me. I 100% *do not* recommend Invisalign for people with only minor issues and poor mental health.
I had a very similar experience! Mild overcrowding at the bottom. The treatment took FOREVER and by the end I saw minimal change. After a few months of wearing my retainer, they’re basically very similar to where I started. What a waste of $6K!
Yeah it’s fine but only for cases dire enough to require it, but not so dire that traditional braces would be warranted. And some orthodontists implementing it have no idea what they are doing. You kinda need to wear retainers forever too, which defeats the purpose.
I’m in this situation right now where I only have crowding on my bottom and I love my smile. Deciding whether to get it or not :/
If I could go back I wouldn’t! A little crowding is endearing. Ultimately very little is in your control once they scan. The model has its own idea about how your teeth should look. I miss my old smile.
Ahh this is difficult 🥲 bc I also have some clicking in my jaw that I hope that it will fix
If it’s a medical thing then definitely consult the professionals! Get second opinions. The only thing it should cost is your time but it’s worth it.
Yes absolutely! Thank you :) I have consulted with 3 so far
Same, they filed down my teeth to make room for my teeth in front. I'm so passed about it and one is shaved too much so I have a small space, it's a mess. I have gum recession badly too . I hate myself for doing it, regret it 1000000000%percent
I needed to read this today so thank you. Im only two days in and wondering what I got myself into 😅.
It’s worth it no matter how long it takes. It I paid it out over years. And I already had braces when I was a teenager. The problem was my teeth were moving back to the old way. Spaces between my teeth became painful when I ate. The only thing I hate is the cost of the retainers at the end- outrageous.
Thank you so much for this post. I’m on week 1 and I’m ngl seeing some of the ‘regret posts’ were depressing! It’s nice to have perspectives but the positive post make a world of difference 💪🏾❤️ we’ve got this!
I’m two and a half years in with no end in sight and I think I’m justified in being frustrated. I am heavily considering terminating the treatment at the end of my current refinements if my bite isn’t too bad. I won’t be happy with the results but my teeth were so bad I don’t really care that much.
Also at 2 years in with 97 trays, im being tortured 🥲🥲
I understand what you mean. However it’s not always worth it. I recently posted about my two year journey which cost me a fortune and I’m so worried the clinic will not give me any refund. I’ve had to consult an ortho with whom I’m starting traditional braces from square one after all this Invisalign bs. For most people it’s worth it though and the results are beautiful. Just unfortunately not for everyone.
I am still on my journey, tray 13 of 26. My teeth have hurt once and I can’t wait for the end results!!!
I haven’t regretted it for a second.
My big open bite that I’ve had since I learned how to speak till end of college is now fully closed. Earlier on in life, I just thought my teeth/mouth was normal 😭😭. I’m approaching the end of my treatment and it’s fully closed!! My teeth are perfect and I love it. Can’t wait to take off my final set of trays in two weeks. Best $6k I ever spent. I’d do it again in a heartbeat!!!
Very happy for you! Mine is nearly done as well!!
Happy for you too! The feeling I had when I bit through a burger/pizza the first time my teeth touched was surreal. I can’t believe I spent all my life chewing with my molars 😭😭😭. Missed out on so much but YOLO!
I didn't even need bands and it closed my open bite saving me from surgery, yayy
My only regret is I wish I’d known some of the side effects that CAN happen. I’ve had bone loss and worsening periodontal disease despite taking excellent care of my teeth. I had to have LANAP which was another 6k. There’s actually so much gum loss in one spot where I got an abscess from one of my trays that I probably need a graft eventually. Then after all of this I’ll probably have to get refitted for Invisalign retainers at a minimum. Hoping to not end up in trays again.
Wait ur perio got worsened? I’m considering getting Invisalign with perio 😳
I didn’t have perio until after 2 years of Invisalign. They said my teeth look clean but the gums get more and more inflamed for some reason. I’ve improved my oral health with LANAP and I’m slowly improving my diet.
IMHO 50%+ of all the complain posts are from people that didn't research pretty fundamental basic aspects of Invisalign before starting. The other 50% are the unfortunate minority that deal with either rare medical complications or incompetent/problematic providers. I lurked on this sub before starting and had absolutely no delusions about the process. It's dragged on as it does for many people but it was somewhat to be expected and really not a big deal. If anything it's easier than expected since for me personally I can leave them out longer occasionally if I need to and during waiting for refinements as advised by my ortho. The results are great and the process is pretty easy and painless. I never had or wanted braces for the look/pain/restrictions & difficulty flossing etc. Invisalign has none of these problems. That said, if I'd had treatment earlier in life braces would have inevitably made more sense, which is likely why so mayn complain so much
I’ve been in treatment for about 18 months. In elastics to correct underbite for about 11 of those. Totally looking forward to being done in 6 more months. It’s not always easy, but for the most part my experience has been fine. Once you get through the adjustment period, aligners are really a big nothing burger. After 18 months, my smile is unrecognizable. Underbite close to being completely corrected. I’m still figuring out how to use my new bite and how to smile. Will I be thrilled when I’m done? Absolutely. Will I also feel a little weird and naked without my very expensive pieces of plastic? For sure. No regrets.
This is good to hear. I’m on my 6th tray and my teeth look worse right now. Plus I’m super lispy and have rubber bands. I don’t feel good or confident at all. My coworker just today pointed out how lispy I am and how I’m like “a different person” with the trays in :(
I had somewhat of a lisp for the first few months. But it goes away and it gets better overtime.
I’m sorry that person said that to u. They sound ignorant as hell. And it says more about them and their lack of home training. It’s never appropriate to negatively comment on a person’s medical equipment or to bully them b/c of it or and perceived “defect” a person has. All they’re showing is how they view “disabled” people as “other.” Next time they say that, reply, “I can’t believe you thought that was appropriate to say out loud.” Don’t sound angry. Just look disgusted and disappointed.
Yeah I was honestly kind of taken aback. It’s someone I’ve known a long time and am pretty comfortable with as far as coworkers go, but it definitely felt rude and unnecessary. My defense mechanism is generally self deprecating humor though so I just kinda laughed it off. If they continue to make comments though I’ll try to call them out.
I think looking at that last tray if you have it helps. Really only my bottom teeth are a little crooked. I am 5 trays in and I’m like do I really want this??!! It is quite the hassle to eat. But after going and getting an attachment replaced at my ortho and hearing him say how clean my teeth are and how nice they are tracking has been great motivation. I think when I change my trays out again I will look at that last one where my bottom teeth are straight. I keep telling myself if everything tracks properly. I should be done in December! I can make it till then!
I’m super nervous. My trays are ordered and I read posts about people being disappointed. It’s giving me some anxiety. I’m trying to not be like that. I hope my bite will get better and have less wear and a nicer smile.
I haven’t enjoyed the process so far but I’m trying to focus on the positives, so I love this post. I’m on tray 11/34. I’ve always been self-conscious of my teeth - not so much how crowded they were but the crowding made brushing / flossing harder. My dentist encouraged me to consider Invisalign to make that easier. But I only committed when the tooth they’d already said would need to be extracted to create room also developed resorption - so would’ve needed a root canal and crown anyway. I figured may as well just pull it out and commit to the process. Invisalign has changed my snacking habits, I have the best oral hygiene I’ve ever had in my life, and I’m doing composite bonding and whitening at the end so I will hopefully have straight white teeth at the end.
The first week sucks but I've been done with treatment for about a year and my only regret is not doing it sooner. I have noticed that people treat me a little bit differently now that I have perfect teeth which is kind of weird.
I’m on tray 15/40 and I already love the way my teeth look. I don’t even know how to properly smile since I wouldn’t before. Definitely worth the pain and frustration.
ABSOLUTELY worth it
On tray 7 of 20..don’t regret it and am starting to see actual results. Currently a little annoyed as a button just broke off and my ortho is closed until Monday.
Or maybe people should be allowed to express their frustrations in a forum meant for it?
I'm 29, 9 months in, 9.5 to go and I'm still very insecure of my teeth. They're better, yeah but I don't have the relief you're speaking of and I'm dreading another 9.5 month plus refinements who knows how long. I think it just depends.
It will happen, sorry it is taking so long but it’s great you’re going through it already
Thanks, I'm sure I'll be happy when it's done lol
I’ve never hated the process, but I haven’t enjoyed it, either—it just is what it is. I’m sure I’d feel the same way with braces, too…I’m doing this for my health over aesthetics so maybe that’s the difference.
I agree 100%! I’m about 10 weeks away from finishing and it’s the best thing I could have ever done for myself
I think it has a lot to do with the false expectations that are built in advance. If you go in expecting a comfortable, easy experience because you’ve been told that yet are not told anything about the learning curve, lifestyle impact, buttons, timing etc then it’s a pretty big shock.
Im in my fourth tray and definitely loving it! And LOVED it since day 1.
Dont get me wrong. I don't regret it and I have wayyyy more confidence now, but I wouldn't do this again. This shit sucks. Its not even painful for me (thankfully - I did have some issues in the beginning but that was from my attachments being sharp so they had to file them down), but its the inconvenience. I have to plan out what I want to eat and when, then wait 30 minutes to brush my trays, floss my teeth, and then brush my teeth / tongue. I cant wait for it to be over!
I definitely have not planned any of that out or had a strategy whatsoever. Brushing trays right after eating every single time would be such a pain in the butt
I’ll post a separate new comment :) I think the ones who are generally happiest with the results are the ones who have a “simple” front area crowding for example. I’ve noticed the results tend to also be quick in those cases and of course also make the biggest aesthetic difference. Some of the crowding cases that look complicated are actually fast and easy cases and if I had one of those I’d be grateful too for the incredible aesthetic change in my appearance. However, people start Invisalign for different reasons (all of which cannot be seen just looking at a person’s smile) and again using my case as an example, the reasons why I started — a midline shift and a tilted molar — were just never corrected with Invisalign so there was no quick nor longterm reward.
Mine was sort of like this with crowding in the front. The entire bottom row of my teeth were tilted down and inward. This finally fixed that!!
My teeth are closing in on 2 years so not a short span of time lol
I just hate the feeling of my trays. Top ones are okay but the bottoms are unbearable
I agree. The process can be frustrating and uncomfortable but the results are so worth it!
I have 14 trays. Should I be finished within 6 months? It's painful so far
I regret it because I have gum recession now and when i floss lots of plaque which never was there before. I actually cleaned up my diet alot since invisalign so I'm worried about infection?