I did Invisalign. Here's my advice: do it at an orthodontist and not a dentist like I did. An orthodontist can diagnose bite problems and address them appropriately. A dentist cannot. I have a bite problem that wasn't addressed when I did Invosalign with my dentist. Secondly, DO NOT buy the invisalign retainers. They are so effing expensive and not necessary. Just have your local orthodontist make you custom retainers. They are so much cheaper and work just as well. Not only will you save money but if you need to have a filling you can just get new cheap retainers instead of paying a fortune all over again for the invisalign retainers.

I went to an orthodontist for Invisalign 14 years ago when I was 58 years old. Changed trays every week for three years (156 trays). $8000.00. Very happy with the results. I wear my retainers (which are made of a stronger material than the other trays) every night.

Both you and your spouses teeth look great . I did Invisalign with an orthodontist. Wearing a retainer forever isn’t so bad, as it helps prevent teeth cracking for grinders .

I have Invisalign thru my dentist. He is very thorough so I have been lucky in that sense. A few things to mention: If you wear the trays for at least 22 hrs a day and only take them out to eat, the treatment progresses faster. To clean them, put them in a cup of warm water with a Polident Retainers tab at night while you get ready for bed. Usually clean in 15 mins. At the end of treatment (this includes refinement) you are given 4 sets of retainers because they do eventually wear down. Each retainer (supposing you don’t grind really bad), should last a very long time. If you start off with a closed bite and fairly crooked teeth, when tx is done and your bite is now open - it will feel weird for a bit.

This video was exactly my experience (Invisalign through dentist). Every one of my concerns was ignored. My bite is still off and I have unclosed gaps and TMJ headaches. After 3 years and $4,200 I was told “Oh well, that’s as good as it’s going to get.” I’m currently looking into litigation.

Came Across your video looking for Invisalign hacks. You are a great speaker and animated enough to keep your attention. Very authentic speaking. Love it

I’m living in Mexico City, originally from the U.S., and I’ve known since I was a kid that I’ve had a cross-bite, but I’m in my early 50s & back then, no one suggested fixes for that kinda thing when you didn’t have big money. Just came from a dentist here who recemented a years old crown from the U.S. for the 3rd time in 2 weeks, and he said that unless I fix the cross bite, I’m going to keep having such problems. Right now, I have 2 other chipped & a chipped veneer (all work originally done in the US.), and he explained that the material & workmanship was great, it’s just that the force caused from my crossbite is going to destroy any attempts he makes you fix these things aesthetically & it all makes sense now!!! The accusations of grinding my teeth at night (which I don’t), unnecessary night guards & the repeated, expensive repairs to crowns when they crack or come out while eating. I’m leaning towards going with this dentist because he’s the only person in the double digits of dentists (I moved a lot in the U.S.), who ever suggested getting to the root of the problem - in his words. And he advises a low & slow approach of 2 years, because cosmetically, my smile looks perfect, it’s my bite that’s the problem (and if I open my big mouth & you see the metal under the cracked porcelain of my crowns which doesn’t bother either of us, lol). And he’s in the “Beverly Hills” section of the city, but it’s still a fraction of the cost of U.S. without insurance & the practice has thousands of great reviews. But with the way my ADHD is set up, I know I’ve got about a hundred hours of hyper focused research to do before I make a decision, so thanks for being my 1st stop! ❤❤❤

Ortho here! Thank you for your video. All the issues you had could've been avoided and you could've gotten a more comfortable experience with an orthodontist. As for time, most of my patients finish before the estimated period. A specialist usually can estimate it quite closely. I personally spend a lot of time teaching patients about aligners and common issues with them at the very beginning. Rarely do any of my patients have the issues you mentioned. Also getting Invisalign for esthetics only without taking into account the bite is wasteful. Get it done properly since the cost is similar. Not correcting your bite can led to more damage down the road as well as instability. Don't be afraid to ask tough questions to your orthodontist/dentist and have them show you similar cases to yours. If they don't have any it's not a good sign. Your results look great however. Congratulations on your smile!

I'm on month 3 of my Invisalign journey (tray 7/20) and soooo ready for it to be over 😂 mostly because the process is a bit time-consuming for me. I wear each tray for 2 weeks, and I only get 3 sets of trays at a time from my dentist, which means i have a dentist appointment every 6 weeks, on top of regular cleanings 😒 with a very busy work schedule...not a fan of having to take time off every 6 weeks for a check-in. Invisalign diet is definitely workin for me though 🤣 I was a big snacker throughout my day, now I dont snack at all. I would normally eat breakfast at work, but now, due to my cleaning regimen, breakfast most days is a quick smoothie. I will say that my dentist office has been VERY invested in my treatment. they switched my cleaning frequency to every 3 months while on Invisalign, so they can buff out any visible staining from teeth shifting, and make sure plaque doesn't build up and cause my trays not to fit as accurately. loving the results so far, and its been a pretty smooth pain-free process (the first 48 hours were the worst 😵‍💫) i brush and floss 3x a day now, and literally only take my trays out to eat, do my cleaning regimen, and pop em back in.

After seeing the results from my child in braces I loved her teeth. I opted for Invisalign. 9 months in and never saw results like my child. I swapped to braces to end my results. Actually getting better results and I believe I will be happy. In the end I wish I would have just went with braces and I would have had better results in faster time. The trays were fine, I swapped once a week. There was no pain, and yes you wear them 23 hours a day. I just personally didn’t think the results are flawless and for the price it should be.

Thank you so much for sharing these things to the world. No one will know unless someone shares it. Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Big help Bro!

Try slathering your tee to with sensodyne and leaving it for a few minutes when whitening your teeth. It helps to refill the little holes in your teeth and reduce sensitivity. Also try fluoride gel.

As you get older, your teeth move. That’s why I have Invisalign. I went to an orthodontist. So make sure you wear the retainer.

My dentist was very informative as I started the process. We are taking a slow approach to shift my teeth into position and he has made sure that they do not cut into my gums or young. The first ones did and he cut down the excess materials. Now that I know what to look for I make sure that they are trimmed before I leave his office. We have also discussed travel and not wanting to use some restrooms for cleaning, thus keeping them out for longer. I’m 74 and not in a hurry.

Trays not fitting is a red flag. I went with an orthodontist and even the first tray was a perfect fit. My dentist is really legit and has high standards, he referred me to a really good orthodontist. They take 360 3D imaging and X-rays and really take their time planning out the treatment. Took about a month from consult to start my first tray. They are so detailed it’s mind blowing. I mentioned I had nasal issues on my left nostril and the doc was like “well let’s see if we can find the issue” and he was able to go layer by layer from the scan and identify where my nasal cavity was constricted and then recommended I take that to a doctor to have it looked at. Previous med doctor couldn’t find what an orthodontist found in seconds. It’s unreal.

It is very interesting to hear that in your country dentists can prescribe Invisalign - in Europe, and I am speaking for Croatia, any treatment that alters the position and/or bite has to be done by orthodontists and they take their time to explain the process and make sure that you set realistic expectations. All in all, you make some great points in your video. I am currently on tray 5 out of the initial 50. I was immediately told that I would have to wear retainers for several months basically 24/7 and then it is advised to wear them for the rest of your life during the night. I was also told that each situation is different and many variables have to be taken into account, which could lead to either shortening or extending the tray wear and also the need for refinements.

For sensitive teeth from whitening, you need to: Use an nHAP and fluoride based toothpaste for a couple weeks beforehand. This will help block the porous tubules that get irritated. After you whiten, use a toothpaste like Sensodyne which has a pain killer in it. This will flow through the remaining tubules and help with the pain. In both cases, DON'T RINSE YOUR MOUTH AFTER BRUSHING. Toothpaste needs to sit on the teeth. And do not drink for 30 minutes.

This is exactly how I felt getting invisilign. Actually this is why I'm on youtube seeing if I was mistreated or not

although my dentist said I really didnt need invisalign, i wanted to fix the extra spaces in my teeth. I'm on my 4th tray of 14, not mad at it and the progress already has me excited. I've lost about 4lbs but my fiance and i are dieting so this is working in my favor since I'm not munching because I don't want to remove them constantly. I'm a very discipline routined person so brushing my trays every morning doesn't bother me much. cant wait til the end to see the final result.

I did have braces when I was younger, and now I'll still get Invisalign because my teeth have moved. I could not bite into an apple back then and still don't. Food would get stuck in the braces (and the palate expander) all the time; it was horrible. For me, a mouth full of metal (among other things like surgeries) from my teens to my early adulthood was a bit traumatic, so I really do hope Invisalign will be better. Oh, and tell your wife she has beautiful teeth! They're nicely shaped - she really should get that out of her head! 😀

Wonderful video. Really appreciate it. I did lots of research but i didn't know a lot of the info u shared here !!! You're amazing for sharing this

I went with traditional braces from an ortho. Mine come off next month. I haven’t met many people that have had positive experiences with Invisalign. I lost 40lbs the duration of treatment. I’d imagine you wouldn’t lose as much with Invisalign because you can take them out and eat whatever.

I finished Invisalign a few months ago. I wish I watched this earlier. My teeth are straight but my bite feels soooo odd. Will take some getting used to. Got a dental implant done as well so there’s really no going back unless I wanna cough up a ton of money.

Wonderfully done video. You and your wife have beautiful smiles. Thanks for sharing.

I just went to Invisalign a few weeks ago at my dentist, and they were pretty clear with me I'd be 14-18 months.

That’s the same experience I had at a dentist. The dentist told me that it would take 6 months and I’d need a frenectomy. I asked them to submit a predetermination and she had no sense of urgency even though the dentist said I can start next week. Also, the cost upfront would be crazy even when I have insurance. I didn’t enjoy the experience because I went in for a regular cleaning and paid for a deep cleaning. I’m glad I got the deep cleaning done but with them only focused on money they failed to tell me I had to come back in for a scaling and polish. They called me the day before and I just stopped going to that dentist. Thankfully I did some research and looked into an orthodontist consultation. I told the orthodontist the dentist said I needed a filling and when she checked she said I didn’t. They explained everything to me thoroughly. They gave me a description of my treatment plan, which will be 18-24 months. The price per month was better too. I had a better experience and start my treatment in a week. The only thing I thought after that was… imagine if I didn’t go to that consultation and paid to have Invisalign for 6 months to not have anything corrected. 🙄

i change mine every 7 days, it only hurts a bit on the first hours after changing it, been very smooth so far

Thank you for your video. It seems like the experience is so different in America and Europe. I definitely feel like I was able to make a more informed decision at the beginning of the treatment, also we can only get braces through orthodontist and not your regular dentist. You can buy ortho retainer cleaner tablets. Just put a tablet into a jar with your traces. That saves a lot of time for daily cleaning. Also idk if they make you do dental hygiene appointments during the treatment, they were semi-mandatory, too. That definitely helps with the stains as they use airflow and also apply something to make the teeth smoother, fluoride etc. So not so many people actually whiten their teeth with peroxide gels. For teeth whitening, they usually offer different %, I think for Opalescence it's 10, 16, and 35 %. So maybe asking for lower concentration would work? However, for our standards, their look great and naturally good looking even without whitening.

I had braces for about 18 months when I was 15.. I skipped using retainers after a yr and now at 29, my teeth almost relapsed. I went to an ortho and now Im on a 7 month Invisalign plan.. I think it may extend to 10 months. Thanks for these info❤

I hear you man, while my experience was mostly pain free, you're right about it taking months longer than forecast. If I had my time again I would just get braces, I hated having to constantly wash the trays, take them out and put them in again multiple times per day. 😠

A few years into the night time retainer trays after nearly 2 years of Invisalign, extraction case and I wear them every night. Some nights they might feel a little tighter than others but for the most part it’s just routine. I’ve been wearing the same retainer for over 2 years now with no problems. Polident or a few amuchina drips suggested by ortho keep the rays feeling fresh and less of a cleaning hassle. Cuz it’s really does get annoying and then makes me feel lazy. Cuz some nights I’m just not about scrubbing them up.. but I do. Tabs just make it a lot easier

Wish I would’ve seen this before I started! My dentist conveniently left out the tail end like you mentioned. 64 weeks of trays “and a little bit after” has now turned into an almost two year timeline full of dizzy spells and clenching. I don’t know what a refinement phase is, but I know I’m not doing it. I’d recommend people think long and hard about traditional braces. I did the math, and I’ll have spent just over 100 hours cleaning and fussing with these trays over the course of this. Not sure it’s worth it.

Been wearing them one year now...two months more to go (or more, they didn't tell me yet 😊). Helpful video and funny! I recognise a lot.👍

I went to an ortho for my treatment. I went to three ortho consults before I picked one and none of them told me about the retainers. When I thought I was going for my final check-up they told me they were going to put in the metal retainers now and I had no idea what they were talking about. Now I'm stuck with train tracks behind my teeth for the rest of my life and I just can't get used to them. The alternative is wearing the plastic reatiners every night for the rest of my life. None of this was explained during my consults. He told me I'd have to wear them every night at first, then gradually go down to just a couple of nights a week. Turns out he meant on top of the metal retainers that he said nothing about. To add to that my face changed quite drastically and not for the better. All this for one crooked tooth, so for me it is definitely a giant regret. A lot of people don't get told about the retainers and I hadn't come across anything on the wires behind the teeth when I was looking up information beforehand. I don't know if they purposefully don't tell you so you won't decide not to do it or if it's just such a normal part of the process to them that they don't even realize some people really don't know and they have to explicitly tell them. Either way it's a huge piece of information to leave out.

I’m going through a dentist, but thankfully they have been paying attention to my crossbite & it has been somewhat helpful for my bite overall. I would agree otherwise with the dentist vs ortho aspect. Not all dentists will ignore the bite aspect though I imagine orthodontists know more.

As a 37 year old who is 6 months into braces, i wish i wouldve done this sooner. I've actually gotten more compliments and my braces than ive had people laugh at them. For some reason i had this weird high school type scenario in my mind that people would make fun of me or id spit everywhere. None of that was true. Im so glad i'll just have to do braces for 2 years then a retainer for 1 maybe 2 after and then be DONE!

While orthodontists are the specialists, its worth mentioning that clear aligners whether invisiline, clear correct etc. the treatment plan is actually largely produced by the manufacturer. However, the dentist or orthodontist ultimately approve the plan and can communicate ideas to the manufacturer ie no IPR, no composite buttons etc)

I did my braces in my teens before doing my Invisalign now. I had to wear a head gear at the time and I went to a dentist as well instead of an ortho. I think the biggest difference is that at the time tech wasn’t very good and if all your teeth hadn’t grown and settled, they would do a curvature on your teeth base on your mouth size at that time. As I grew and my mouth got bigger and the last molars came out, they were completely off from the second last tooth which led to other problems. Finally fixing it now with Invisalign but not without its symptoms

I'm on it still almost 2 years now through my orthodontist. I clean my trays and teeth more than 4 times a day. I feel clean all the time, but excessive saliva gets a bit annoying but you get used to it.

Also If like where I live (Australia) initial consults are free or inexpensive get at least a few different consults done, I went to several who wanted to charge the same amount and put in half the work so happy I didn’t go ahead with them. The provider I went with in the end is so hands on (orthodontist) and she genuinely cares and has helped my bite soo much and I’m not even half way through my treatment - who you go with matters!

Retainers need to be worn every night forever with Invisalign or regular braces.

I completely agree with you, as now I have already got the aligners a month ago from a dentist….. I truly wish, I would have watched your video earlier 😢

Team Invisalign all day every day over here 🔥

As a dentist u highly discouraged patients from Invisalign for sone of the reasons you mention. Interproximal stripping is a big one, now your teeth are closer together forever. Sucking on plastic trays is not good all day never mind the res of your life. The early tray material gave patients sore throats and other side effects, we will eventually fibs out the chemicals we were sucking on are very unhealthy. Braces is the way to go, unless you need slight correction, especially after relapse from previous ortho treatment.

I had the lisp in the beginning lol 😂 Now…I speak with an accent. 🤣🤣

Awesome Video 👏🏻 I would like to know how many trays you and your wife had , I have 32tray and I also have overbite so I guess it takes 2 years as my orthodontist said

I just got mine and absolutely hate it. It’s cut my mouth and caused ton of canker sores. I regret it!

I got mine pit in yesterday! I am super exited!!!

Totally agree about the headaches and masseters.

I recently finished whitening my teeth and I had to use Sensodyne Rapid Relief a couple days in every time I brushed my teeth, it worked like magic. Also had to do a white diet (only white foods) as your teeth is very easy to stain during that time and makes the process very difficult and longer. Even the yellow of an egg can stain 😢Happy with my results now 😊

Enjoyed your video. You are very funny! 😁 This has helped give answers to my many questions. My dentist has given me a 6 month plan and I was a little dubious about the timing now I know it will be painful too. I might look to having them done slowly.

I grew up having such a bad looking smile, in highschool i would never smile with my teeth. When i started college and started earning my own money i was researching options for what would be the best for me. My ultimate goal was to fix a huge gap on my top row. I ended up going with the company Byte. I didn't need to take time visiting a dentist office. You buy an impression kit, which it a putty like thing you bite into, for them to know how you teeth are shaped. The process only took 13 weeks on my top row of teeth and 12 weeks for my bottom teeth (ofc this would be different for everyone) but im still happy with my smile to this day. It was around black friday, so the deal was $1,200

Really good video mate!! I don’t know if I need retainers/Invisalign, but have been curious and looking into it just to get better looking teeth. Really surprised at the end, I thought this was a huge channel with good editing and effort. Gained a like and subscribe! Cheers

You go right ahead and absolutely knock all the dentists out there! They victim-blame those with TMJD for being stressed and clenching teeth, whether they are or aren't, when in my research the (common) cause of TMJD is an improper bite caused by poor dentistry. (It's an art, not a science, guys). A piece of paper between your teeth, to tap, tap, tap and where you're expected to say whether it feels balanced after your teeth have been drilled and filled. And when your mouth is still frozen. Really?? I find the current trend for economically-challenged dentists is the shift from preventative care to waiting it out until the perfect storm....route canals and crowns needed and a push on dental implants too, it's all the rage now. Good money in it. Beats the hell out of filling tiny cavities before those become a huge expense for the client (still called a patient). That sh*t won't pay for the 2nd Porsche for the wife....! Yep, I'm pissed off. Years of neglect, lying every 6 months that "everything is fine" - until it isn't. TMJD that can't be treated or reversed now - only deterioration, more locked jaw events and severe pain to look forward to in my "golden years" as it was left amongst the "everything is fine" when the many dentists I saw over decades said nothing. Waiting for the big take home pay. Oh and the push for braces, the high end Invisalign for $6500 to wear the rest of my life when braces are contraindicated for those who suffer from TMJD. Unethical. Immoral. Greedy. There oughtta be a law.

Very informative and recognisable. And very goog results for the both of you!!! I am on my last 4 trays now (22 weeks in total). I do Spark (at an orthodontist 😅) and they are better than Invisalign (no sharp edges and thinner material so you don’t have to use chewies for them to fit. I did loose two kilo’s and I am already a thin person so I wasn’t happy with that. I switch every week and stopped eating apples, or hard crusted bread, it hurts to much. Very happy with the results, hope I don’t get refinements but have to wait and see over three weeks about that…. They also shaved my teeth. Would never have done this with normal braces although my ortho wanted me to do braces, said it would me quicker, which isn’t the case. But he is used to people not wearing the retainers all the time and you really have to do that to get the results.

My dentist didn't rush but I honestly thought they did orthodontic work because they took over a practice of someone who did. They chose to go slowly, which I appreciate. Every 14 days for 8 months and then 12 days, and then down to 7. However, I wonder if an orthodontist would have been more skillful around my bite issues. I ended up getting an ultrasonic clearly after I realized I would be wearing a retainer forever and a day.

I was supposed to get braces in middle school and I told my mom I didn’t want them. Biggest regret. I ended up getting Invisalign in my late twenties through an orthodontist. I had a total of 38 trays. I had checkups with my orthodontist throughout the process. They corrected my bite and shaved some teeth. I have a retainer now and wear it 3 times a week. I would either do Invisalign or braces through an ortho. You won’t regret it, it’s a long process but if you follow the rules you will enjoy having a corrected smile 😃

I’ve just started but going through an orthodontist. I have sensory issues and they’ve created a more gradual induction to the trays. Im going to ask to go very slow. I’m expecting pain and planning to take a lot of painkillers. My teeth are VERY displaced so I feel it’s very worth it.

Thank you for your video it was vey helpful.

Another thing is, if you grind your teeth, your night time retainers have to be replaced more often. I didn’t realised I grind my teeth until my nighttime trays were beginning to fall apart. So it’s an ongoing expense.

Hi, thanks for your great informative video. I finished my Ortho treatment and agree with you that doctors don’t tell you the cons. I wasn’t told that treatment can change my face after Ortho elastics, my face dropped, I think is from that. Also wasn’t told about retainers for the rest of my life, I think all those important things should be presented to us so we can make decision if we still want to go ahead. With regards to pain after whitening, had pain after Opalescence but not after Philips zoom 16%, I just put gel to home retainers for the night.

I did Invisalign with a dentist. Huge mistake. I just had a few slightly crooked teeth cosmetically…the Invisalign messed up my bite horribly. I need old fashioned braces to fix the bite and possibly jaw surgery. My back teeth don’t even touch. Plus gum recession where trays rubbed on bottom.

Such a good video! Thank you!

Great vid, thank you.

I can definitely attest to the dentist vs orthodontist part. I am currently doing my Invisalign with a dentist. I have to keep my trays in while eating and change them every four days. This shows that my dentist is prioritizing the duration of treatment.

i had to do it as food was constantly stuck in my crooked teeth. totally rec going thru an ortho and going slow. i thought i got terrific care. my dentist actually pushed me for years to do it and rec’d the ortho in the office bldg next to him, who he doesn’t really get along with lol. it took me a year and a half, but i didn’t mind at all. also afterward you have to wear the retainer at night for life - make sure you do so or your teeth will unalign. i love being able to floss with ease now - and my spouse sez she loves the look of my straight teeth ha. 🎉

Thank you for this informative video. I started my journey 2days ago. Very helpful.

I was quoted through my dentist and an orthodontist. The ortho was actually cheaper than the dentist because we received referral discounts to the Orthodontist.

Teeth can and will revert back. Which is why they want you to wear your retainers at night. I mean, think about it, people who had braces get those permanent retainer things. And other wear them at night. So it’s the same thing.

Mine said 12-14 months and I’m on day 2. I have 32 trays changing every week until my next appointment in 4 months where I will get more trays! Hopefully it will be quicker than 12 months

Having to wear retainers at the end, there is also a permanent retainer option. They basically glue metal wire to your bottom teeth. I’m hoping I can get that at the end. Having to wear a bulky retainer is not something I’m looking forward to. I will wear at least a night guard on top though.

This is exactly why I chosed classic clear braces

Big difference is providers who just use the automated plan from the Invisalign scanner generates in seconds vs more experienced orthos who go back and forth with Invisalign to adjust and perfect the plan to be much better for bite and overall result - in my experience orthos have much better results as they have studied the anatomy of the bite etc. in a lot more detail. quite shocked at how many issues you had like needing to cut ill fitting trays etc especially when it was your first tray ?! Should have fit perfectly If anyone has issues like that push back and get them to fix it!! You are paying for it afterall - and push for any refinements and adjustments you need don’t settle just cause they tell you it’s done! But hopefully if you go to an ortho they will be more thorough

Super helpful video. Thanks truly! Can you please let me know how long your wife's plan was for? I was overjoyed to hear you mention that she didn't experience pain due to a longer treatment plan. Did she get headaches as you did? Appreciate your time and help..

Thank you so much for the info I was on the way to do that in the dentist now I know i will do it to the ortho

You need to know that the headaches ,jaw pain and clenching are symptoms of sleep apnea. Generally, Traditional orthodontics will pull your teeth inwards, this means that there’s lesser space for your tongue and it can collapse when you’re sleeping leading to snoring, sleep fragmentation etc. Sleep apnea tends to get worse with age and can be life threatening. an airway focused orthodontist can help you navigate this if you want to fix it.

Nobody forces anyone to do the treatment. If you choose to do it, then commit to it. Things are not always easy, to get your teeth as you wish you must go through a process. If you’re not ready for it or you think its not for you, don’t do it. Simple:)

Invisalign is great. My orthodontist made a great job. I had really bad teeth. In my mid fifties. Better late than never! The only complaint is the metal wire on the inside of my lower jaw.. I am always playing on it with my thong. Expensive but worth every dollar 👍

I got extremely lucky because my aunt is a dentist and paid $0. I think it depends on the severity of the persons teeth bc I only have 8 trays. It helps that I had braces from 12-16 years old. I only got Invisalign because my slight overbite slight gap of my two front teeth and few crooked on the bottom. Not sure if it was smart to cut the trays given how expensive it is though.

Yeah, but braces require you to wear trays for life too. So what are you expecting? If you want straight teeth (no matter what way) you will have to wear retainers for life.

To be honest, having had braces, I don't see why people find them difficult. Brush your teeth. Buy a floss threader. I think invisalign is harder bc you can eat with braces, you just can't eat certain things (and most were things I didn't care about anyway). I'd have definitely gotten braces again. And know ppl who bc of compliance and lifestyle, should have gotten braces over Invisalign. Even pre braces, I had fairly straight teeth, so I have been surprised seeing invisalign used on what are clearly very complex cases under a dentist's care.

Yea my dentist was more concern with the cost or if I needed a full set or just the 10-14 teeth. She only mentioned my bite towards the end. I wanna get a second option from an orthodontist

Thank you for sharing ❤ I was considering this method, but probably not now lol

At this point I change mine every week. Yes HEADACHES!

Even after your teeth are straightened an appliance has to be worn for a long time after as the teeth will have the tendency to move back to their original position.

I went back and payed for a fixed retainer. A metal thread and loads of glue. Felt really weird the first 2 weeks but now im used to it. Hard to floss and a bit pricy, around 600 dollars.

I wish I woulda watched this before getting mine done through my dentist. My dentist didn't really explain any of this. And even the extend of work he needed to perform before putting in my initial tray. I feel like I got scammed.

Please people help where do you get 3d rendering of what you tetnethe will look like ?

I had traditional braces that took much longer (almost 4 years). They were adjusted every 6 weeks or so, and my teeth would hurt for a week after each appointment. The only good thing about my experience was that I only have to wear my retainers at night once every week or 2. I would definitely not be willing to wear them every night. I try to do it on a night when I’m super tired so I just fall asleep right away and sleep through the night without noticing them too much.

Even if you do brackets, you have to do trays for the rest of your life because the teeth have "memory" and they can go back to their old places.

The weekly migraines were terrible for me. I did go to an ortho and my process was slow….it still hurts the teeth though. Slower is better as some roots might not be deep enough and the moving inflammation can make the roots shorter. Basically your teeth can fall out.

my sister took two years and I was told also 2 years mine are not bad at all, though one tooth is very turned that is my main issue. I haven't gone for it yet as 2 years..... it's hard to imagine. Mine is an ortho.

I went through an orthodontist and they definitely didn't tell me that I needed to wear retainers forever during the consultation :( I wouldn't have done the treatment if I knew.

really enjoyed your video very informative im on tray 4 of 54 wish me luck lol

So my experience is that you also have hocks on your teeth that food gets stuck in and you need to take the trays on an of everytime you eat. After my last trays, my dentist said I still need traditional braces for a couple of months. I would have chosen traditional braces from the beginning would I've known the hassel.

I am getting some in January I am scared 😢😢😢😢😢

Thank you

As someone who had braces when I was younger, for the most part those have the same downsides. Just a part of trying to straighten your teeth.

I'm unsatisfied with my braces. I've been wearing them for 3 years now and although they slightly straighten my teeth, the realignment stopped about a year ago and I feel like my teeth are reverting. I feel like I'm giving away money for free, I just want to take them out and switch to Invisalign.

Great, informative video!