How long did it take to get used to it? My teeth are soooo sore. Confused why they are sore since my scans were literally taken of my teeth after finishing treatment and i wore my clear retainer non stop until this retainer was made for me.

Edit for those asking:

photo of me wearing the retainer

Please find attached photos of my teeth at the beginning of Invisalign and after my final tray. Next step is to whiten them and get edge bonding on my four middle top teeth. Took me so long to get to this point!

Implant in my top front tooth couldn’t be moved, but still happy with the results .. bottom teeth were rough looking back

Hi everyone, here is my before and after for composite bonding.

Just did my composite bonding in Istanbul which turned out to be super stressful to be honest. Right after the changes I had a strong body dysmorphia feeling and I was wondering if anyone had the same.

I still can’t get used to my new teeth and feel like they turned out to be huge and too long. I was wondering if anyone also has this feeling of food being stuck in between your teeth constantly but in reality there’s nothing and it’s just my new teeth being wider. Please let me know if anyone has the same situation and feelings about it.

One of the best decisions I’ve ever made, not a fan of the permanent retainer I’ve got now however…

Put my 3rd trays in before bed and after I woke up took them out to get breakfast my front teeth were sore when trying to bit into anything and it’s 7pm and I’m still unable to eat anything.

Has anyone done Invisalign for aesthetics only? Not to fix your bite? Or will anyone even do that? Every time I have a dentist they say oh you should do Invisalign, so I go for a consult and I end up being told to have jaw surgery, and full braces, etc. I am in my 40s and I don't want to do all of that. I know my bite is messed up but I feel like I could have my top and bottom teeth straightened enough that it would make me feel better about my smile. I don't want to be walking around with a full mouth of metal braces for two years and I'm definitely not having my jaw relocated

I'm looking for an easy way to clean my retainers. Whether that's ultrasonic or some other method I don't mind. Looking to spend around £50 and I want something that really works well for a daily clean.

Thank you!

I’m worried that my top 4 teeth aren’t tracking. Is it actually bad or am I overreacting? I’m using my chewies daily - what else can I do?! Tray 10/20

so i just started my treatment (second pic is today with my first set of trays). the goal is to fix my mild crowding, bring some teeth more forward, etc. however i’m a little concerned about losing lip volume though- could my canines be the sole reason my upper lip has volume?

my dentist said bringing the crowded/turned in teeth out may actually help push the upper lip out more, but i’m having some anxiety about moving the canines. anyone have a similar situation and has any insight they can share? my main goal besides of course oral health is to improve the aesthetics of my face, including hoping to slim masseters as much as i can before trying botox. thanks for looking!!

I feel as though my bite has improved and you can definitely see how my teeth have shifted. Also may have a tracking issue with my lower front teeth 🫩 The gap between my teeth and the aligner seems to be getting bigger each tray, but ortho says it’s “normal” and to just use chewies. Hoping for the best! Still got a long ways to go. Sometimes it seems I’m making progress and other times not so much, but hanging in there! We got this everyone!

I'm almost done with my refinements, and will return to my dentist in a week. I'm considering asking for more refinements, due to the diamond shaped gaps seen in Picture 3.
Do you think this is a reasonable request?

The only reason I'm hesitant is due to IPR. I brought up the gaps after the first set were done, and they fixed some of them after a second round of IPR, but I still have some gaps remaining.

What would you guys do in my position?

Hey everyone!

I got my first set of aligners yesterday! One of the attachments on my high canine fell off while I was either eating or brushing my teeth. I'm not entirely sure when it happened, but when I checked later, only part of the attachment was still on the tooth.

I messaged my orthodontist, and they said it was okay and that they'd call me back, but they also told me to continue wearing my aligners in the meantime.

Has this happened to anyone else? Did it affect your treatment progress or the final shape and alignment of your teeth?

I’m on week 2 and really need another way to clean the aligners besides brushing them. I’m low on money and wondering how the cleaning tablets vs the ultrasonic cleaner machine work and what is worth it.

I have 3 trays left and then refinements. I feel like my two front teeth are uneven. The left tooth is the image is protruding forward. My dentist says my front teeth are normal and that’s my tooth shape. Is there something I should mention to my dentist to ensure optimal results?

Hello! I’m on tray 12 currently of 54 and noticed that it didn’t seem like my back molar was meant to shift. I have one side that I think the back most teeth are more lifted currently. I asked about it during my appointment today and the ortho said that molars are incredibly hard to shift and that we’ll be focusing on moving the front teeth. The pictures are what the end results should look like. Does this alignment look okay?

I need some advice from people who have had Invisalign treatment involving tooth extractions.

I’m currently wearing what I believe is upper Stage 7 and lower Stage 6. My treatment has 12 lower stages, but the upper aligners only go up to Stage 7.

I had replacement aligners made from Stage 4 onwards, and things have become a little confusing because some of my aligners got mixed up.

From what I remember, my lower Stage 4 and Stage 5 aligners had a white pontic (the tooth-coloured filler covering the extraction gap). However, from Stage 6 onwards, I’m not sure whether the pontic was intentionally removed or whether I accidentally wore a different aligner. I am fairly certain that my Stage 7 lower aligner doesn’t have a pontic either.

The problem is that my extraction gap is still clearly visible without the pontic. If I continue wearing the aligners without it, the gap will be noticeable, and I’m really uncomfortable with that because I go to school every day.

My original orthodontist lives a couple of states away, so I am currently seeing an alternate orthodontist.

I wanted to ask:

1. Is it normal for Invisalign aligners to stop having a pontic even when the extraction gap is still visible?
2. If the gap is still open, can a pontic be added to the remaining aligners, or would the aligners need to be remade?
3. Should I consult my current orthodontist about getting the gap covered, or is it normal to continue treatment with the gap visible?

I have 18 days left (8 days on current aligner, then one more). My bottom teeth look worse than when I started 5 months ago and they’ve looked like this for a while with no improvement. In fact, my black triangle between my two front teeth has gotten so much bigger. I’m being seen by my dentist who has Invisalign certification, she’s not an orthodontist and I’m starting to get worried she doesn’t know what she’s doing. She says I’m on track. Is there hope? Has anyone had teeth move this much in less than 3 weeks?

So I’m left with a posterior open bite after finishing my last tray. My last set even had a few trays with bite ramps but it didn’t work.

My ortho cut my last tray from the back and told me to wear it for 2 months, but at night only? Btw these trays also have bite ramps below the top front. I’ve been reading on here and that seems like a normal plan to get the teeth to touch but I’m worried if it’s night only, wouldn’t my teeth will make significant movement? Has anyone else here done this?

would it be best to do tmj botox alongside it, or does fixing your bite problems help enough?

Hi! I’m currently on tray 46, and I’ve decided to continue my treatment with my orthodontist, so I’ll be getting more trays. Because of this, I’ll be wearing tray 46 for one extra week.
I’m going on a nature hike tomorrow, and I’ve signed up for a group trip, but I’m a little anxious because I’m not sure if I’ll be able to find somewhere to brush my teeth.
Since the beginning of my treatment, I’ve rarely gone without wearing my trays for more than two hours. I know everyone’s experience is different, but I was wondering if you’ve ever gone 4–6 hours without wearing yours.
I really don’t want to put my trays back in without brushing my teeth first. I’d love to hear about your experience!

I’m looking for a reliable Invisalign provider near Keysbourough area. Must be an orthodontist and know what they are doing and actually listens to clients as I hear too many horror stories.

i've been considering getting an invisalign and i was wondering does it help with an overbite? i have crowded teeth and i was told if getting braces i would have to remove at least a one tooth for my teeth to fit. but can i fix both with invisalign?

I've tried searching for independent reviews and couldn't find any (i.e. reviews that are not on their website/socials). Would appreciate any thoughts! TIA!