I am an adult so I do not want to wear braces. Just wondering if Invisalign really works.
I have heard that the results can be some-what temporary but is there something you can do to keep your teeth straight after your done with the trays, like wear a tray at night or a retainer or??
Would appreciate any information.
Invisalign?
I had invisalign and it works if you stay faithful with it (which i had trouble because i was always too lazy to clean it after each use and put it back in and everytime it hurt i would take it out) after i finished with invisalign my orthodonist put me in a retainer to wear at night to hold my teeth!!
Reply:it does work but not as good and it takes about 3 times as long im also older and looked into having invisalign instead what i did was just pay a little extra money and get ceramic braces their clear and you cant really see them. also there are braces called laginal braces and instead of the brackets on the outside of your teeth they are on the inside. it takes the same amount of time as regular braces but i didnt do it because the denist said my tounge might hurt really bad but you should look them up.
Reply:Ceramic braces work more efficiently that invisalign
and you cannot see them at all.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Invisalign???
ill be done with my invisalign treatment next week and i was wondering if i will have to get a retainer after that. if so how long will i have to wear it?
Invisalign???
I am a general dentist and it has been a while since I have been to school but I did take an invisalign class a couple of years ago. From what I remember, every case will have to have some type of retainer initially. Teeth have a memory in the Periodontal Ligament Fibers that hold the teeth to the bone. When you move the teeth, you stretch some of these fibers, and like a ruber band, when the force is no longer there, they have a memory and want to return to the original position. After some time, most people will be able to take the retainer off with out a problem. If there is a problem, then you should notice by your retainer not fitting and you should go have another retainer to hold them in place. If the movement forever wants to go back to the position that they started in, then there is a proceedure that is called a suprecrestal transfiberotomy that is basically going in a cutting the fibers so that they lose their memory.
Reply:Yes you will need a retainer and you will need to wear it pretty much permanently. Teeth seem to have a memory and will shift back to their original position if they aren't held steady at the new location. I have lingual bars cemented on both the upper and lower front teeth. A bit of a pain when it comes to flossing so now I am using GUM Soft Picks to keep the gumline healthy. Soft Picks are a bit like toothpicks but better than just insert between your teeth at the gum line to remove plaque etc.
Reply:I heard about 3-5years, but I've never a retainer, so I could be wrong....
BTW-
can you give pros and cons of invisalign pleasee?
i'm considering them, and it'd be nice to hear from a person almost done with them!
you can put them in "details" if you want to list them.
but if your busy, or lazy :P, you don't have to write them. its ok.
:)
Reply:There is no way of knowing if you will need retainers or how long you would need to wear them without knowing your dental history. Your Orthodontist should have explained all this to you as every case is different. Presumably you have had regular assessment appointments with him/her to monitor your progress? Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Invisalign???
I am a general dentist and it has been a while since I have been to school but I did take an invisalign class a couple of years ago. From what I remember, every case will have to have some type of retainer initially. Teeth have a memory in the Periodontal Ligament Fibers that hold the teeth to the bone. When you move the teeth, you stretch some of these fibers, and like a ruber band, when the force is no longer there, they have a memory and want to return to the original position. After some time, most people will be able to take the retainer off with out a problem. If there is a problem, then you should notice by your retainer not fitting and you should go have another retainer to hold them in place. If the movement forever wants to go back to the position that they started in, then there is a proceedure that is called a suprecrestal transfiberotomy that is basically going in a cutting the fibers so that they lose their memory.
Reply:Yes you will need a retainer and you will need to wear it pretty much permanently. Teeth seem to have a memory and will shift back to their original position if they aren't held steady at the new location. I have lingual bars cemented on both the upper and lower front teeth. A bit of a pain when it comes to flossing so now I am using GUM Soft Picks to keep the gumline healthy. Soft Picks are a bit like toothpicks but better than just insert between your teeth at the gum line to remove plaque etc.
Reply:I heard about 3-5years, but I've never a retainer, so I could be wrong....
BTW-
can you give pros and cons of invisalign pleasee?
i'm considering them, and it'd be nice to hear from a person almost done with them!
you can put them in "details" if you want to list them.
but if your busy, or lazy :P, you don't have to write them. its ok.
:)
Reply:There is no way of knowing if you will need retainers or how long you would need to wear them without knowing your dental history. Your Orthodontist should have explained all this to you as every case is different. Presumably you have had regular assessment appointments with him/her to monitor your progress? Don't be afraid to ask questions!
Invisalign?
Does anyone know how much the treatment with invisalign cost . If you have used it plz let me know your experienced and the cost thanks.
Invisalign?
I got a price for Invisalign. It was $3500 for upper and lower teeth. I think price can range anywhere from $2000-$6000, depending on where you live, how much work you need, how many trays they need to make, and how long you'll have it for. I mean, if you got a minor issue you want corrected just on your top teeth, it'll be on the cheaper end. The thing with Invisalign, and this may be common sense, but if maybe you got a gap in your teeth, Invisalign is going to fix that gap but also because you got to wear these trays, they'll also take care of and straigten the rest of your teeth too. It's kinda all or nothing with it.
I'm probably starting it in November of this year. We'll see how it goes...
Reply:HI there, I did some research on it because I really want it on my top teeth, and I think they are about $6000 and insurance won't pay for them because they are more cosmetic. At least that is what my mom said because she looked into it as well and decided to get regular braces (at her 50+ years of age). I do have to say I hardly noticed my mom's braces at all when she came to visit me the first time she got them in. She got some clear ones. Good luck with your decision and with your braces!!
Reply:It is very hard to give a blanket price for invisalign - as with any dental treatment because so much depends on your indif=vidual circumstances. However, a rough estimate for a full case that would take about a year to complete would be between $5,000-$6,000. If you only need minor movement they can do what is called an Express Case for around $2,500 or so. If you go to www.invisalign.com you can locate a dentist that specializes in invisalign in your area.
If your insurance covers regular braces they should cover invisalign there isn't anything cosmetic about it - orthodontics is moving teeth and invisaligh moves teeth permanently.
Oh yes, once treatment is finished you have to have a retainer just like regular ortho.
I did it and don't regret the decision at all. It was a little disconcerting in the beginning when some of my teeth had to be shaved to make them narrower and I didn't think the spaces would ever close up but they did and the end result has been great. You do have to be a fanatic about wearing the trays and only take them out to eat and brush.
Invisalign?
I got a price for Invisalign. It was $3500 for upper and lower teeth. I think price can range anywhere from $2000-$6000, depending on where you live, how much work you need, how many trays they need to make, and how long you'll have it for. I mean, if you got a minor issue you want corrected just on your top teeth, it'll be on the cheaper end. The thing with Invisalign, and this may be common sense, but if maybe you got a gap in your teeth, Invisalign is going to fix that gap but also because you got to wear these trays, they'll also take care of and straigten the rest of your teeth too. It's kinda all or nothing with it.
I'm probably starting it in November of this year. We'll see how it goes...
Reply:HI there, I did some research on it because I really want it on my top teeth, and I think they are about $6000 and insurance won't pay for them because they are more cosmetic. At least that is what my mom said because she looked into it as well and decided to get regular braces (at her 50+ years of age). I do have to say I hardly noticed my mom's braces at all when she came to visit me the first time she got them in. She got some clear ones. Good luck with your decision and with your braces!!
Reply:It is very hard to give a blanket price for invisalign - as with any dental treatment because so much depends on your indif=vidual circumstances. However, a rough estimate for a full case that would take about a year to complete would be between $5,000-$6,000. If you only need minor movement they can do what is called an Express Case for around $2,500 or so. If you go to www.invisalign.com you can locate a dentist that specializes in invisalign in your area.
If your insurance covers regular braces they should cover invisalign there isn't anything cosmetic about it - orthodontics is moving teeth and invisaligh moves teeth permanently.
Oh yes, once treatment is finished you have to have a retainer just like regular ortho.
I did it and don't regret the decision at all. It was a little disconcerting in the beginning when some of my teeth had to be shaved to make them narrower and I didn't think the spaces would ever close up but they did and the end result has been great. You do have to be a fanatic about wearing the trays and only take them out to eat and brush.
Invisalign?
Ok so im 13 and my teeth are spaced in the front.and a little bit crooked.I want invisalign but im not sure if my parents would pay for them.. where like far from rich. Is there any way u can get them for free?
Invisalign?
Insurance?
I'm on the same road you are, I would love to have invisalign but unfortunately we don't have ortho insurance and we also are far from rich.
Reply:It all depends on whether your insurance company will cover the Invisilign brand of braces....You should have your parents speak with your Orthodontist if these are right for you, and have your parents speak with their Dental Plan Insurance Company to find out whether or not they will cover them...
Most insurance companies will, but there are still a few out there that won't support a lot of dental cosmetics.
Reply:Usually insurance covers like 50%. You could also see if your parents want to do a payment plan like Care Credit or something.
flip flop crafts
Invisalign?
Insurance?
I'm on the same road you are, I would love to have invisalign but unfortunately we don't have ortho insurance and we also are far from rich.
Reply:It all depends on whether your insurance company will cover the Invisilign brand of braces....You should have your parents speak with your Orthodontist if these are right for you, and have your parents speak with their Dental Plan Insurance Company to find out whether or not they will cover them...
Most insurance companies will, but there are still a few out there that won't support a lot of dental cosmetics.
Reply:Usually insurance covers like 50%. You could also see if your parents want to do a payment plan like Care Credit or something.
flip flop crafts
Monday, April 27, 2009
Invisalign?
over christmas break i'am doing a major transformation. i'am getting invisalign and contacts. Does invisalign work just as well as metal braces and how long do I have to keep them?
Invisalign?
I currently have invisaligns. I have had them for about 18 months. My ortho. initally told me that it would take about 18 months, but it is going to take longer because I needed an adjustment midway and the company has taken a long time to get the next set to me.
They are working very well though. I love them because no one notices them unless I point them out. Also, you don't have to worry about food in your teeth. And you can take them out if you have a special date or event where you don't want to talk funny. OH yeah, sometimes I sound funny when I get a new set. They are not painful, just slightly uncomfortable on the first day of your new set.
I love them. My teeth already look great to me.
Reply:I'm a nurse. They work just as good. Make sure they give you all the info you need.
Reply:they are said to work as well, and perhaps better, then metal braces, a great feature is that you can remove them to clean your teeth,,,,, the length of time you wear them depends on your teeth, a year to year and a half is standard,, which is actually less then most wear the metal ones,,, best of luck with your transformation! my daughter is getting invisalign after the first of the year,, so i have read alot about them,,,,
Reply:My orthodontist told me that work just as good, but if you need to make adjustments, you have to get a whole new set, where if you have metal braces, they can just adjust the wire on the metal. Different people have to wear them for different amounts of time. It really depends on how quickly your teeth move.
Reply:Yes, invisalign works well. The length of time is determined by your teeth. If you only need your teeth moved slightly then it won't take long. If you need more movement then expect longer. Usually around 18 mos.
Reply:i heard they work very well. you will probably have to wear them longer then actual braces. But that's the trade off for being less noticeable then metal braces. all your questions will be better answered by the orthodontist. i believe they cost slightly more then metal braces too.
Reply:i had invisalign for a year and a half and it does work. how long you will have them depends on how badly you need to straighten your teeth. i liked them b/c you could take them off to eat and brush your teeth. much better then braces!
Reply:they work just as well except for problems with over/under bites. usually bout a yr...
sole slippers
Invisalign?
I currently have invisaligns. I have had them for about 18 months. My ortho. initally told me that it would take about 18 months, but it is going to take longer because I needed an adjustment midway and the company has taken a long time to get the next set to me.
They are working very well though. I love them because no one notices them unless I point them out. Also, you don't have to worry about food in your teeth. And you can take them out if you have a special date or event where you don't want to talk funny. OH yeah, sometimes I sound funny when I get a new set. They are not painful, just slightly uncomfortable on the first day of your new set.
I love them. My teeth already look great to me.
Reply:I'm a nurse. They work just as good. Make sure they give you all the info you need.
Reply:they are said to work as well, and perhaps better, then metal braces, a great feature is that you can remove them to clean your teeth,,,,, the length of time you wear them depends on your teeth, a year to year and a half is standard,, which is actually less then most wear the metal ones,,, best of luck with your transformation! my daughter is getting invisalign after the first of the year,, so i have read alot about them,,,,
Reply:My orthodontist told me that work just as good, but if you need to make adjustments, you have to get a whole new set, where if you have metal braces, they can just adjust the wire on the metal. Different people have to wear them for different amounts of time. It really depends on how quickly your teeth move.
Reply:Yes, invisalign works well. The length of time is determined by your teeth. If you only need your teeth moved slightly then it won't take long. If you need more movement then expect longer. Usually around 18 mos.
Reply:i heard they work very well. you will probably have to wear them longer then actual braces. But that's the trade off for being less noticeable then metal braces. all your questions will be better answered by the orthodontist. i believe they cost slightly more then metal braces too.
Reply:i had invisalign for a year and a half and it does work. how long you will have them depends on how badly you need to straighten your teeth. i liked them b/c you could take them off to eat and brush your teeth. much better then braces!
Reply:they work just as well except for problems with over/under bites. usually bout a yr...
sole slippers
Invisalign???
I wanted to know if invisalign gave u a lisp?? because one time i was talking to someone who had them on and it sounded like they had a lisp. and i might get invisalign so i dont want a lisp... anyone know if they will give u a lisp??
Invisalign???
all retainers have a lisp. but the lisp only last for a month or two and then your mouth gets used to pronouncing the"s" letter with the retainer in your mouth. I wouldnt get invisaline. Over time the "invisible" material gets yellow due to bacteria and you cant get it off. I would just go with the normal retainer.
Reply:HI,
HAVING ANYTHING IN YOUR MOUTH MAY CAUSE YOU TO LISP. DENTURE WEARERS EXPERIENCE THE SAME UNTIL THEY GET USE TO IT. YOU WILL TOO, OR YOU MAY NOT HAVE A LISP.
Reply:Most people get used to wearing the aligners within a day or two. It helps to read aloud for half an hour or so each day to practice.
The aligners will not "get yellow" unless you don't care for them properly. Following instructions will keep the material clean and fresh until time to change them for the next set.
Reply:don't get its just gross. just get braces there better, ur teeth will look betta, and u won't have to take out a retainer everytime u eat.
Reply:yes i have a slight lisp but its not a big deal, the outcome is totally worth it! having a slight lisp for about a year is not bad compared to not having a lisp and wearing metal braces for about two years??? hmmmm.... i think i prefer my invisalign :) good luck!
Invisalign???
all retainers have a lisp. but the lisp only last for a month or two and then your mouth gets used to pronouncing the"s" letter with the retainer in your mouth. I wouldnt get invisaline. Over time the "invisible" material gets yellow due to bacteria and you cant get it off. I would just go with the normal retainer.
Reply:HI,
HAVING ANYTHING IN YOUR MOUTH MAY CAUSE YOU TO LISP. DENTURE WEARERS EXPERIENCE THE SAME UNTIL THEY GET USE TO IT. YOU WILL TOO, OR YOU MAY NOT HAVE A LISP.
Reply:Most people get used to wearing the aligners within a day or two. It helps to read aloud for half an hour or so each day to practice.
The aligners will not "get yellow" unless you don't care for them properly. Following instructions will keep the material clean and fresh until time to change them for the next set.
Reply:don't get its just gross. just get braces there better, ur teeth will look betta, and u won't have to take out a retainer everytime u eat.
Reply:yes i have a slight lisp but its not a big deal, the outcome is totally worth it! having a slight lisp for about a year is not bad compared to not having a lisp and wearing metal braces for about two years??? hmmmm.... i think i prefer my invisalign :) good luck!
Invisalign?
I am almost 15, and i have never had braces although i despretly need them. My mom has talked to the dentist/orthodontist and he said that i would have to get 4 teeth pulled because of the crowding. My teeth are pretty crooked, and i was just wondering whether invisalign would be able to work. And is invisalign covered by insurance?
Invisalign?
I just got invisalign today!!!! woohooo!
According to my orthodontist invsalign does work on crowding, but it does depend on the case.
Your dentist would know best if it will work in your case, and if he is not positively sure, he can refer to the invisalign lab.
If you are a candidate your dentist can provide you with before and after shots of what your teeth will look like and you can decide for yourself whether the results are acceptable.
In my case my dentist was a bit wary because I had bottom crowding but not top crowding, which is more difficult to correct with invisalign. We weren't sure if I was going to be a candidate. But I was!!! After I saw the predicted after pics, I went with invisalign. My teeth are going to be straight and perfect.... no more crowding!!
However it is true that most dentists prefer conventional braces, because they work better in some cases.
If you're only 15 go ahead and get the braces if you think they will provide better results, I'm 25 and didn't want the metal myself.
Also, Invisalign works faster than braces. (Not the other way around).
Be sure to ask your dentist about after you take them off , if you will always have to wear a retainer. This is sometimes the case.
I will only have my invisalign for 7 months. I would have had to wear braces for almost 2 years.
Oh and it does not cost more if you need more stages!!!!!
You are guaranteed the predicted results, if it does not work exactly as promised you will get the other stages free, because you are owed what you are promised.
As for the insurance, it depends on what insurance you have. In some cases they will opt to pay the lesser fee. I got lucky.. My invisalign cost was $5000, my braces would have also cost $5000. However have your mom check with her insurance company. One phone call and you could have a definite answer.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Reply:Invisalign is a technique for orthodontic movement. It is usually reserved for the easier cases. If your orthodontist recommended a four bicuspid extraction, it is to create space so the rest of the teeth can line up. This is very common. Don't look at Invisalign as a problem solver. It is just another technique to move teeth.
DDS 33 years
Reply:Invisalign is used to move teeth, but dont move teeth as quick as metal braces, Obviously you will feel uncomfortable with braces (metal ones if you end up gettin them) but there worth it and dont look bad seen as half of the world has them :) .
Reply:Invisalign would not be my first choice/ If your teeth are that crowded you would be better off getting reg. braces/ The fee would be set. They have clear brackets now that you can hardly see. Invisilign works in stages. You get only so many and each one after costs more. So you never really know the final cost and even if it will work. I would hate to see anyone get caught paying that much money and still have the crowding.
Reply:YOU HAVE TO ASK YOUR ORTHODONTIST TO SEE IF YOUR SITUATION QUALIFIES FOR INVISALIGN BECAUSE NOT EVERY CASE DOES.
Invisalign?
I just got invisalign today!!!! woohooo!
According to my orthodontist invsalign does work on crowding, but it does depend on the case.
Your dentist would know best if it will work in your case, and if he is not positively sure, he can refer to the invisalign lab.
If you are a candidate your dentist can provide you with before and after shots of what your teeth will look like and you can decide for yourself whether the results are acceptable.
In my case my dentist was a bit wary because I had bottom crowding but not top crowding, which is more difficult to correct with invisalign. We weren't sure if I was going to be a candidate. But I was!!! After I saw the predicted after pics, I went with invisalign. My teeth are going to be straight and perfect.... no more crowding!!
However it is true that most dentists prefer conventional braces, because they work better in some cases.
If you're only 15 go ahead and get the braces if you think they will provide better results, I'm 25 and didn't want the metal myself.
Also, Invisalign works faster than braces. (Not the other way around).
Be sure to ask your dentist about after you take them off , if you will always have to wear a retainer. This is sometimes the case.
I will only have my invisalign for 7 months. I would have had to wear braces for almost 2 years.
Oh and it does not cost more if you need more stages!!!!!
You are guaranteed the predicted results, if it does not work exactly as promised you will get the other stages free, because you are owed what you are promised.
As for the insurance, it depends on what insurance you have. In some cases they will opt to pay the lesser fee. I got lucky.. My invisalign cost was $5000, my braces would have also cost $5000. However have your mom check with her insurance company. One phone call and you could have a definite answer.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Reply:Invisalign is a technique for orthodontic movement. It is usually reserved for the easier cases. If your orthodontist recommended a four bicuspid extraction, it is to create space so the rest of the teeth can line up. This is very common. Don't look at Invisalign as a problem solver. It is just another technique to move teeth.
DDS 33 years
Reply:Invisalign is used to move teeth, but dont move teeth as quick as metal braces, Obviously you will feel uncomfortable with braces (metal ones if you end up gettin them) but there worth it and dont look bad seen as half of the world has them :) .
Reply:Invisalign would not be my first choice/ If your teeth are that crowded you would be better off getting reg. braces/ The fee would be set. They have clear brackets now that you can hardly see. Invisilign works in stages. You get only so many and each one after costs more. So you never really know the final cost and even if it will work. I would hate to see anyone get caught paying that much money and still have the crowding.
Reply:YOU HAVE TO ASK YOUR ORTHODONTIST TO SEE IF YOUR SITUATION QUALIFIES FOR INVISALIGN BECAUSE NOT EVERY CASE DOES.
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