Invisalign - how inconvenient/difficult? Worth it?

Thinking of starting invisalign, wanting opinions on difficulty, inconvenience, etc. I have a cross bite, and I've heard it might not be as successful, though apparently the dr. i went to see has a lot of expertise treating difficult cases. Thanks in advance.

Invisalign - how inconvenient/difficult? Worth it?
Invisalign is really cool! I love them, because there is really noone, who realized, that i wear the aligner. I never had any difficulties and it doesn´t hurt, like other braces often do. It´s good, because you can take them out, when you want to eat, maybe this is a difficulty, because you can´t do that, when other people are around, so i always go to the toilet, before eating... but it´s ok, and for me, all this is over in 3 month :) with the normal braces, i would even have to waer them one year longer.





By the way, my speech hasn´t been affected!
Reply:It's not inconvenient at all you go see your dentist as often as seeing an orthodontist. The difference between invisalign and regular braces is the "look". Personally, I think the clear trays that are used look strange and they affect your speech a bit.
Reply:to be quite honest invisalign is a rip off. you would save a lot more time and money just getting the clear braces. the invisalign wont treat cross bites, its more for very minor problems, they are like little trays and you have to get a new one made like every week.
Reply:You've already answered the most important question - how much experience does the dentist have...





Doctors who have used Invisalign for many cases tend to be very successful at getting predictable results.





Whether wire or plastic trays, your speech will be temporarily affected. Practice by reading aloud for a few minutes each day and the difficulty will disappear.





Cost-wise, I hear many people say Invisalign costs way more than traditional braces, but that has not been my experience. I recently attended a national event for general dentists who provide Invisalign for their patients. None of them charged more than orthodontists in their area charge for wire braces.