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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Good tips about the retainers! And yeah I felt similar about the ortho vs dentist. Hindsight right? I'm still happy with having straight teeth as they are just SO much easier to keep clean.
@daytoncjans3 ай бұрын
Well this is unfortunate. I got Invisalign yesterday through my dentist...
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
@daytoncjans hey I'm still happy that I did it and glad with the results! Remember there are good dentists and bad orthos too. If you find the experiences totally fine that's awesome. Invisalign does most of the bulk of the work anyway so I'm sure you'll have a beautiful smile at the end!!
@ThatOneScienceGuy3 ай бұрын
@@daytoncjans Damn
@WOLF-wu2rc3 ай бұрын
@@daytoncjansI get mines put in for the 1st time tomorrow however my dentist recommended them because he said I have a severe bite problem. So I guess some dentist do discuss bite issues where as some dont.
@robertlebo70097 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Do your teeth feel as straight now as they did once you completed your treatment?
@KeepingTheFaith1236 ай бұрын
That's very expensive! I wouldn't be expecting to pay that extortionate amount for a brace. I had cfast braces on and they only cost £1,200.
@ChildofYAH6 ай бұрын
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.
@socialmediag54856 ай бұрын
3 years?? That’s what I’m afraid of they lie and say 18 months and then it’s another 18
@L202414 ай бұрын
@@socialmediag5485 omg mine said 12-14 i have trays for8 months. I really hope it’s less than 12! Day 3 and just taking them off putting them on is a real pain
@davet38245 ай бұрын
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 .
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yeah good point. I just appreciate having straight teeth because it's SO much easier to clean. Definitely worth doing I think if you're able to.
@ShadedMeadows7 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I definitely did Not get 4 sets of trays... That's interesting. But I'm glad to hear your experience with your dentist is good. I've had other dentists in the past I wish I did it with.
@fleurdavril14653 ай бұрын
Hi there, if you read the invisalign guide they tell you specifically not to use the polident tab and the warm water but a toothbrush and toothpaste
@heatherc32232 ай бұрын
My retainer trays were not included part of the treatment. I got and paid for the Vivera retainers. It was an adjustment since I also had ramps on my aligners toward the end of my treatment.
@heatherc32232 ай бұрын
@@fleurdavril1465 I noted that too. It was on that small pamphlet hidden under the tray that held the aligner holder and the sample cleaning crystals. But there are Invisalign orthodontists on KZfaq that recommend the Target brand of denture tabs. I got retainer cleaner on Amazon and an ultrasonic aligner cleaner.
@jenniferh.2150Күн бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLifeКүн бұрын
That's frustrating. I wonder how much of it is invisalign's fault as opposed to the dentist since they're the ones that create the plan. But I bet that's where an orthodontist would see what's going on and have the experience to fix it or challenge Invisalign along the way. Do keep us posted with how it goes. Hopefully you find some good TMJ exercises in the meantime to help relieve the issue.
@deme79974 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
Aw thanks. Really appreciate you saying 👊
@deeh95632 күн бұрын
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! ❤❤❤
@TheSAHDLifeКүн бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Yeah it really seems worth finding someone to work with over the long term. It might be slightly more costly or slower but it might end up saving you in the long run. I hope you get to the bottom of the grinding issue... That's frustrating.
@Ledyoyo11 күн бұрын
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!
@TheSAHDLife10 күн бұрын
Thanks for chiming in! Sadly (for me) I didn't even realize that there were options to getting Invisalign outside of asking my dentist about it... I know that seems odd but it is what it is. My wife is a lot smarter than me and went to multiple orthos.... she had a very different experience than I did. I appreciate your tips and hope others benefit from them 👊
@world_meets_boy7 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Yeah man that sounds like a hassle having to do all the appointments etc... but at least it's only temporary. Look at it as forced meditation when you're sitting in that chair waiting on the, lol. That's exciting though... having straight teeth is a privilege I am very grateful for. I wish everyone could have access to it... the ability to easily clean and take care of my teeth is legit my favourite part.
@AkeiraJanee5 ай бұрын
Im literally going through the exact same thing only difference is I have 17 trays lol
@MoswaldOsley11.3 ай бұрын
How many for 17 trays? My doctor have told me I have wear 20 trays for 5 months@@AkeiraJanee
@Dohair8796 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Yeah that's interesting. Did you literally stop your Invisalign treatment or did you wait until it was done then get the braces?
@sandyhoppe32095 ай бұрын
Smart! Wish I had done the same!
@bglasperАй бұрын
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!
@TheSAHDLifeАй бұрын
Thanks for the great comment! I really appreciate it 👊
@areallyboredguy58258 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife8 ай бұрын
Yeah good call. The whitening experience sucked so bad for me I only tried it once! My wife had better success with it though.
@juniordixie948910 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife10 ай бұрын
You went the right route for sure. And for teeth hygiene alone I think Invisalign is worth it. It has made cleaning so much easier. Love that. Though I don't love wearing the retainer... I don't even think my last retainers fit right when compared to the ones my wife has. She doesn't even have to chewie them in they fit so well. Mine, not so much.
@ryanparsons68434 ай бұрын
Iam getting invsalign soon cause my teeth have shifted. I happy to try them
@veronicawilliams6953 ай бұрын
I started my journey yesterday! My orthodontist says it’s a 12 month process but read that retainers has to be worn for several months afterwards. It’s a process I can tell already. Hoping for successful results! 🤞🏽
@ryanparsons68433 ай бұрын
@@veronicawilliams695 tell how you like them they told I think 9 months I get next fri I only the top thow.
@heatherc32232 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife Yes- I take better care of my teeth and believe that Invisalign saved my lower Incisors that had shifted so much. I was both talking and smiling less because I was ashamed of them and couldn’t clean them well enough. My retainers are tight and uncomfortable when I put them in at bedtime but that feeling settles down soon enough. Before I started Invisalign a former colleague of mine told me she had had Invisalign and then refused to get retainers. Her teeth were soon back at their pre-Invisalign state. She’s my cautionary tale.
@paulanewquist26733 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
I feel like in my video I'm not totally fair to dentists... there ARE some great dentists... and there are some BAD orthos. The dentist I used wasn't great, I am not with him anymore but that doesn't mean they are all bad. Good for you! It's exciting to have straight teeth. I am grateful and love being able to clean them so easily now. Not to mentioned I love smiling all the time :D
@Luke4265214 күн бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife13 күн бұрын
That's great to hear, I wish we could all have such competent dentists! Glad to hear it. My wife had a much better experience with her trays fitting also... she went through an ortho.
@terrydonovan524611 күн бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife so you have to use forever?
@TheSAHDLife10 күн бұрын
@@terrydonovan5246 Sorry, do you mean do you have to use the trays forever? The night trays yes.
@bojanakriznik29959 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife9 ай бұрын
I too find that very interesting. I'm not sure if we have lower standards or maybe since Invisalign does most of the work on their end, the Dentists just have to follow the instructions which might not be that difficult? I like your system though and think it's worth the extra $500-1000 (which is what it seems like the difference in cost is between Dentist/Ortho) from my experience. Either way though I am still happy with the results and glad I did it. Good luck on your journey and thanks for watching!!
@RachelLondon7 ай бұрын
This is not true for England. My dentist is fitting my first set next month.
@MED-fe1qt6 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife Orthodontists are trained to move teeth. All Orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. Hardly ANY orthodontics is taught in dental school, which is why most general dentists do not know how to move teeth properly. It’s also untrue that Orthodontists are less concerned about aesthetics. A good experienced Orthodontist would be able to combine both functional and aesthetic goals. Lastly, although Invisalign does send back an initial plan, an Orthodontist would likely modify that plan to perfection. And that takes time. A dentist however, would more likely accept the plan that returns from Invisalign with minimal or any modifications.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
@@MED-fe1qt Oh for sure. I agree with you. I suppose there are worse Orthodontists as well, and it's tough to know who is good and experienced and who isn't. We tend to move around a lot so in each town we're just taking guesses kind of thing. But we're both done our treatments and are happy enough with the results. Hopefully the videos can help give people more things to think about and the approach they take when deciding if/when they get treatment.
@Sundirre6 ай бұрын
what is the price of them in croatia? im from slovenia and thinking of going to you guys to get better price for same quality service
@thysonsacclaim5 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
Good share, thanks!
@justinamane34593 ай бұрын
This is exactly how I felt getting invisilign. Actually this is why I'm on youtube seeing if I was mistreated or not
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
Haha, well we're two peas in a pod eh? Happy enough.... could maybe be happier?
@eSkrillaG6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Yeah that's exciting man! It is a privilege to be able to have straight teeth and I appreciate it every day. It goes by fast then you are left with wanting to smile all the time.
@northandsouthx9 ай бұрын
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! 😀
@TheSAHDLife9 ай бұрын
Aww I think you made her day! Are you still just considering them or are you going to go for it soon!? The process is a bit annoying but probably a breeze compared to what you went through. Oh good luck, I hope you have a good experience.
@northandsouthx9 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I’m getting them next Wednesday - so the decision has been long made. I’m a bit apprehensive and really don’t want to…but I do want nice teeth. ☺️
@TheSAHDLife9 ай бұрын
@@northandsouthx Oh that's exciting, good for you. I know.. it's a bit of a pain but jeez I love smiling. It feels good!
@missa23022 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
So glad you found the video! Thanks for the great comment :) I appreciate it.
@Wakemonroe7 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Wife and I both didn't lose a single lb! lol. But a lot of others say they did so, who knows. I thought we would have for sure. I think braces get you to the finish line where Invisalign gets you really close. I'm mostly happy with my results, but I imagine if I would have had braces on I could have been part of the decision about whether we were done or not. Exciting to get them off though! Enjoy your beautiful smile :)
@alexsayan24155 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
I know sometimes the bite takes awhile to work itself out... but yeah I hear you. Hopefully you are enjoying the other benefits of Invisalign at least (aesthetics... teeth being much easier to clean).
@DonnieKHall4 ай бұрын
Wonderfully done video. You and your wife have beautiful smiles. Thanks for sharing.
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment! I'll pass that on to my wife... you'll make her day!
@JoycelynKorantengАй бұрын
@@TheSAHDLifeyou did not elaborate to us about you hair nails, teeth and gums after you healed?
@ddc2343d7 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
That seems like a pretty reasonable amount of time. You going to do it? That's exciting!
@ebonieshenece5 ай бұрын
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. 🙄
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
Yeah that's really interesting. I did my online research based on the colored system that Invisalign has (gold/diamond etc) and thought that research was sufficient. Then my wife went and did a few ortho consultations while I'm Midway through my treatment and then I start questioning why I didn't do that. I'm still happy enough with the results but in hindsight I would have done things differently.
@Tomaswmo6 ай бұрын
i change mine every 7 days, it only hurts a bit on the first hours after changing it, been very smooth so far
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Nice! It's an exciting journey to be on. I'm glad I did it! Still love the ability to clean my teeth so easily.
@van16517 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Here too you can only get braces through an Ortho. But Invisalign they've managed to work their way into common dentists, and since I was in a rush to straighten my teeth for my KZfaq channel, that was the path I chose. I'm still happy with the result. It's good enough. It's made cleaning my teeth way easier which is my favourite part. I feel very blessed to have been able to go through it all. I wish everyone had access to it.
@tonypanzarella93873 ай бұрын
You mentioned the differences between "America and Europe", and say "... WE [emphasis added] can only get braces through orthodontist ...". Are you in America? Or in Europe? Without knowing which, your answer is uninformative.
@drarunaj7 ай бұрын
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❤
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
That's really interesting to hear they relapsed... I feel like some people just get lucky with their teeth while the rest of us don't. Either way hopefully your Invisalign experience has gone smooth and you will be happy with the results. All the best to you! Having straight teeth is such a blessing. Still happy I did it for the cleaning alone!
@monicabatt94306 ай бұрын
Sir I don’t think you were a good candidate for Invisalign. You complained about everything. To keep them clean , just soak them in denture cleaner while you have your dinner at night then brush your teeth and pop them back in. I lost 9.5 kg wearing mine because I didn’t pull them out to eat all the time. You really don’t need to be eating constantly. When you have finished your treatment you need to buy a retainer for night time not use the one you last had to move your teeth. The retainer is much sturdier and lasts a long time. If you don’t like the shape of your teeth your dentist can shape them a bit with a file when they take your attachments off if you have them. They can also do composite bonding.
@T3XACAN05 ай бұрын
@@monicabatt9430Who was this comment directed to?
@dlpkn10 ай бұрын
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. 😠
@TheSAHDLife10 ай бұрын
Yeah that's a good point. I mean I imagine with braces you'd still have to clean your teeth a LOT, and instead of being able to take them out and look at them, you'd be fumbling around your mouth, flossing, using water picks etc. to clean them? I'm just guessing here lol. But we're done, we don't have to worry about that ever again... hopefully. And yeah even through all the fuss it's still worth it. Just the ability to clean my teeth now so easily was worth it alone.
@robinsonsarah1436 ай бұрын
Even if u had traditional braces u still got to clean them they usually take 30 mins 3 times a day with invisalign I bet it only takes 5 mins to clean.
@sandyhoppe32095 ай бұрын
No one has mentioned this: upon insertion, Invisalign PINCHES the skin inside my mouth ... ouch and holy cow!
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
@sandyhoppe3209 do you mean the skin on your lips and cheeks kind of thing? Sometimes I get a little bit of skin in there if I don't pull my lips far away. Annoying for sure.
@deltadawn24096 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Yeah good call with the tabs. I do a good scrub in the mornings after each wear but wifey does the tab clean on mine when she does hers. It's annoying but worth it.
@gemmapimentel56645 ай бұрын
Did they extract your pre molars for the treatment?
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
@@gemmapimentel5664 Not sure if you're talking to me but no teeth removed over here. They DID some IPR though to make some space (teeth shaving).
@joecarroll828611 күн бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife10 күн бұрын
Ugh, I hear you. I think it ultimately is worth doing because of how easy it is to clean your teeth afterwards. But what a long path eh?
@zitazingt6 ай бұрын
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.👍
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and the comment 👊 the finish line is close for you! I'm still really happy with the results. Cleaning my teeth is still a breeze. That's the best part!
@sandyhoppe32095 ай бұрын
I wore mine for 2 1/2 years and I still look the same . ... $7,000 and not one person notices anything different! Unless your teeth are really jacked up (as this guy and wife) forget it and buy a used car!
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
@sandyhoppe3209 yeah my wife can relate to that... Ugh
@zitazingt5 ай бұрын
@@sandyhoppe3209 i am sorry for you. All this effort and no result.
@santanacaipirinha95366 ай бұрын
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.
@hotpink34596 ай бұрын
How did your face change?
@santanacaipirinha95366 ай бұрын
@@hotpink3459 Well, my treatment was preceded by top wisdom teeth extractions, so I think for me it was the combination. My cheeks just started to sink in, to the point where I was asked almost on a daily basis if I had lost weight when I hadn't. I always looked a lot younger than my age, but within just a few months my face aged so rapidly I actually looked older than my age. I also have receding gums now and a lot more space between my teeth, so maintenance has become harder but is really necessary so as to prevent more bone loss.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
That's really interesting. And that does sound frustrating. I mean at least you don't have to wear the nightly trays. They are so annoying to deal with. But like you said just being blindsided with that information doesn't feel good.
@santanacaipirinha95366 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife That's the thing; I just can't used to these wires behind my teeth. They feel like train tracks. I'm aware of them all the time, always trying to keep my tongue behind them so I don't have to feel them. They feel like a prison. Trays every night are the only alternative and I don't see myself coping very well with that either. I never would have done it had I been properly informed. It really amazes me how many people don't get told about this beforehand.
@starhill67924 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
That's awesome to hear. There will be some good dentists and some bad orthos. It's a bit of a crapshoot. I feel like Invisalign should also push some of the things mentioned in this video to their customers as well. But at the end of the day, I'm still glad I did it. You will love your smile at the end!
@JanoyCresvaАй бұрын
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!
@TheSAHDLifeАй бұрын
Oh that's awesome, and I know what you mean! You will also probably be wearing a retainer at night though for the rest of your life yeah... similar to Invisalign? Some people do cement in a retainer instead but I know I didn't want to do that. Better late than never though!
@Austin-cn5xdАй бұрын
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)
@TheSAHDLifeАй бұрын
It's a good point! I think the older Invisalign gets (or whatever company) the more data they have to work with too to make better more accurate plans etc. But yeah you still need that person to install them and experience still matters like you said.
@wywarren26 күн бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife26 күн бұрын
That's interesting. So how bad were your teeth before the Invisalign... were they crooked and turned?
@atchuck6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Oof that's a lot of cleaning. My wife is near the end with 3 weeks left... she's 2 years in on her trays going through her ortho too. You're so close! Are you happy with your progress?
@atchuck6 ай бұрын
@TheSAHDLife sorry for the late reply, I like to snack throughout the day, so cleaning and brushing my teeth after every snack. And yes, I'm happy with the result so far, I see and feel the difference already.
@georgieee9052 ай бұрын
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!
@georgieee9052 ай бұрын
Not all Invisalign is the same even if it’s the’Invisalign’ brand. The adjustments they make to the plan is truly what makes all the difference, and a good provider will do as many refinements as you want until you are 100% happy with the results. Even if it’s a tiny tiny difference.
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Definitely and that's a good point. My wife went to 3 different orthos as well. I went with the bozo dentist I had at the time. Let's just say I left a LOT OUT of the videos :)
@maychow124819 күн бұрын
@@georgieee905Hi Georgie, would you mind sharing your orthodontist’s contact? I would like to have a consultation too. Thanks in advance :)
@daunishalude84473 ай бұрын
Retainers need to be worn every night forever with Invisalign or regular braces.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
I think a lot of us get so excited with the thought of finally having straight teeth we don't even consider this is a possibility. Sometimes you don't even know what questions to ask. I'm sure it's on the Invisalign FAQ or something...
@poojashinde2122 ай бұрын
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 😢
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Me too lol. But hey, I think you'll still be happy with the results at the end of the day. Invisalign does the bulk of the work here... the dentist just does a little bit. Trust the system. Invisalign has literally done this millions of times. Your results will be good.
@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.41348 күн бұрын
Team Invisalign all day every day over here 🔥
@TheSAHDLife8 күн бұрын
Lulz 😆 heck yeah! My wife and I over here both straight teeth thanks to them. Feel very blessed to be able to have done it 👊
@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.41348 күн бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife Started my Journey on the same track as yourself with Invisalign on the 14th of August 2024 recently so soon I'll be up there with you 👏🏾 #TeamInvisalign
@ABOOM126 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Yeah you bring up some points worth considering too right, things people don't think of when they're being pitched a very expensive teeth straightening service. I think that's something that needs to be said too right... Invisalign probably has a higher profit margin that dentists get a piece of.
@T3XACAN05 ай бұрын
I had the lisp in the beginning lol 😂 Now…I speak with an accent. 🤣🤣
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
Yeth, I had a lithp too in the beginning lol. Whoever put the letter S in the word lisp is cruel 🤣
@Lucia_0074 ай бұрын
Second week in and still can’t talk properly 😂
@grangrampa8322 ай бұрын
Lol🤣🤣🤣
@Pinyorg21 күн бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife21 күн бұрын
Thanks! So mine was only 20 sets of trays but my wife had over 70!! She did weekly changes for about 14 months. Again she went through an Ortho. I also had WAY more tooth pain than she did.
@erin7283 ай бұрын
I just got mine and absolutely hate it. It’s cut my mouth and caused ton of canker sores. I regret it!
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
lol oh I know! Don't worry that goes away and the smile you get is worth it. It just sucks for a little while. Hopefully you can find ways to distract yourself. It'll get less painful over the days.
@Taliz3034 ай бұрын
I got mine pit in yesterday! I am super exited!!!
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
Oh good for you, that's awesome! It's a bit of a pain for a little while but you get used to it pretty quick. It took me a few days to be able to pop out there trays but that becomes second nature in no time.
@tat23846 ай бұрын
Totally agree about the headaches and masseters.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
It's interesting how some people don't have issues with it... something to be mindful of anyway. I also had issues swallowing and I didn't realize it was from the trays and me grinding them exhausting those neck muscles!
@caribbeandarkie306 ай бұрын
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 😊
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Love your commitment! That's awesome. Yeah it sure feels good to smile and be confident showing your teeth eh? I love it.
@caribbeandarkie306 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife Yes, it is! 😊
@anniesims8539Ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLifeАй бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you found the video :) Yeah it might be worth getting a second or third opinion... it might take some time but it's usually free and gives you more information. I wish I did! I'm still happy with the results though and glad I did it.
@musicviolamusician43926 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
That's really interesting and very cool that it's an option for those willing to take the risk and trying it over something else like braces are Invisalign!
@rodrigoreyesberner43237 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel my friend, great to have you! You know, I think it's worth getting for the cleaning alone. Being able to take care of our mouth as we age is just so huge. And the aesthetics are a huge perk as well. And thanks for your compliments on the video. I work really hard to make every video entertaining. And while I do bounce all over the map when it comes to topics I'll eventually come back to something you're interested in I'm sure :)
@janebond83427 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
What an interesting take! Thanks for taking the time to share. Yeah it's big business isn't it? I wonder if dentists have to take the Hippocratic Oath...
@MK-kh4eg7 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
The finish line is so close for you, how exciting! Although you'll still be wearing them for a while lol.... Still! I've never even heard of Spark. Were they the same price? And yeah, interestingly my wife did not have her teeth shaved. I think she would have like to aesthetically-wise. I'm curious why her ortho chose not to for her. And that's so crazy to me that people do the treatment then don't wear the trays. Those are the same people who say it doesn't work lol
@lilpoohbear6536 ай бұрын
I have regular invisilign...I do not have any sharp edges nor do I need chewies...so I guess it is different
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
@@lilpoohbear653 no chews eh? They didn't tell you to work your teeth into the trays at all?
@lunaflowers79924 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
And that's just it... there's a good chance they would have caught your bite issue. That wasn't something I didn't even realize until well after my treatment was underway. My fault I guess. So hopefully I can help others realize this sooner with the video.
@jonnygonzalez55886 ай бұрын
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 😃
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
I know I feel like I probably could have gotten braces too but didn't want them either. Ugh. Dumb kids eh? 🤣 Yeah and I agree with your advice!
@Poniella816 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
How exciting! That's great they're able to work with you. The results are worth it!
@lizandrapeguero16877 сағат бұрын
Thank you for your video it was vey helpful.
@StandAsYouAre6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
How much do they cost? I haven't had to do it yet (been about a year) as I'm not a big grinder. I feel like mine should last awhile.
@Sunshine555502 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Thanks! That's interesting about your face... does it look quite a lot different? When you say "dropped" I guess I'm not sure if that means worse or just different :) How is your smile otherwise?! Are you happy with the results?
@Sunshine555502 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife well it looks different to me, even thought I hadn’t done any extractions. I see lines next to my mouth and my bite doesn’t feel natural. I feel like teeth are not well fitting my bottom teeth, my bite I mean. Yes my face changed for worse, I had not perfect teeth but nice smile. Now I have straight teeth but not nice smile. I noticed this after ortho elastics, the lines next to my mouth. And no one even complemented my teeth. I have all my teeth with wide smile but as I said my face outside has changed.
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
@@Sunshine55550 Aw that's a bit frustrating. Hopefully with some time it will work itself out. And I'm sure you have already but let your ortho know how you feel. Maybe they can suggest some ideas for you.
@Sunshine555502 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLifeOh, I wish it will work out, but I doubt it. I still need to do whitening and do bonding on my top front teeth so maybe it will look better. But I doubt but face stop sagging. Oh no, I didn’t say anything to my Ortho, he is a man and quite defensive so he wouldn’t be happy if I say something and I don’t want to argue with him as it seems I need to go back to him for check up. The good thing is my Ortho is against extraction, but me dentist is pro so she is thinking he should done extraction. On the other side my hygienist liked it that I have wide smile with my front teeth going more outside without extractions done, as she said I would have gaps on the sides of my teeth with smaller arch. No doctor told me this before.
@staceyo17236 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Yeah I feel you. The dentist I used was a Gold start Invlisalign provider which is decent... but he just missed so many little things throughout the treatment I felt like I was annoying him even though I was giving him thousands of dollars... I wish I went through an ortho but here we are!
@chromeaces6 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLifeIdk how much it costs generally in the whole of US, but I doubt the dentist would be earning a ton bc I’ve heard Invisalign takes a HUGE chunk just for the lab fees. Dentist friend in Australia did Invisalign for their family member for free and only had to pay for lab fees, and even then it costs a few thousand AUD to get the treatment plan started.
@Nuumero324 күн бұрын
Such a good video! Thank you!
@TheSAHDLife24 күн бұрын
Really appreciate the positive vibes, thanks! 👊
@MikeStillUK3 ай бұрын
Great vid, thank you.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
Glad you found it. Thanks for watching 👊
@tiffanyrosej58028 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife8 ай бұрын
Trays IN while eating? Hmm that sounds odd. Do your trays have the Invisalign logo on them? I have seen stories of Dentists charging for Invisalign then using cheaper alternatives. The only reason I even mentioned that was because I've never heard of anyone eating with the trays in. How far along are you, are you seeing results?
@isaiahjaxon8 ай бұрын
I have to agree. You'd take the trays out when eating not leave them on...@@TheSAHDLife
@indianajonesprincessleia7 ай бұрын
Yeah, umm, go to an actual orthodontist and get that second opinion. There are multiple reasons why you’re supposed to take them out when eating. 1. You could damage your trays when eating food. If a piece cracks off, you could swallow that…not good. Not good at all. 2. All that food all over your aligners. The amount of cleaning you’ll need to do. You don’t want to leave any food particles in/on your trays. You don’t want cavities do you?? 3. You could stain them. Do you really want that? They’re gonna look filthy, even though you cleaned them with hydrogen peroxide. They even say not to drink coffee with them in because it will stain. Just Take them out before you eat. Floss and brush your teeth before you put them back in. That half an hour isn’t going to affect your treatment plan. I do hope all is going well with your treatment tho. Good luck and hope you end up with the smile you want 😊 P.s. I had aligners myself, so I do know a bit about the process.
@shonitm47587 ай бұрын
You never wear the trays while eating
@sheilaqualls31484 ай бұрын
I was also just recently told by my dentist that the protocol had changed & you are supposed to eat with them in. I have tried it occasionally but I don’t like it at all. Makes cleaning trays more work & I have to think about whether what I’m eating will stain trays which in that case I definitely take them out.
@meesalikeu2 ай бұрын
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. 🎉
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Nice! I'm right there with you... my favorite part is the ability to clean my teeth now. Flossing hurt my crooked teeth before, especially my fang. Now it's a breeze. Glad to hear you had a great experience!
@Reensberry6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative video. I started my journey 2days ago. Very helpful.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video! And yeah I'm still really happy with my results and how easy it is to clean my teeth. Exciting!
@Reensberry6 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife it's day four for me. My 'buttons' fell off on the first day. I've had them put back on today and they've come back off... Did this happen to you???
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
@@Reensberry No that didn't happen to me, but I had other annoying issues with my trays (they were hanging off my teeth!). So yeah, I freaked out too a few times in the first week. It'll settle down for sure.
@elizabethfox68394 ай бұрын
I’m new to the Invisalign journey . Going through some difficulties with getting them out with just my finger . Ordered the little removal tool through amazon . Wish my dr had it there for me . Having headaches too hopefully not too often . Not seeing a speech adjustment but wondering about kissing . I have a date tonight . Great support and info in the video . I’m a subscriber.
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
How'd the date go!? Haha. You will get used to popping them out... you use your two thumbs on the second back molar on each side, one side then the other. You use your two index fingers on your upper molars to pop them out one side at a time also. It gets easy but took me about 4 days in to get the hang of it. Yeah there are some growing pains but you'll get used to it then be done before you know it. Good luck and welcome to the channel!@@elizabethfox6839
@Jessica-ic8zj3 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Are you going to start your treatment soon? That's exciting :)
@MustWeDoThis03093 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
You know, I asked a LOT of people since I got Invisalign about their procedures and whether or not they wear the trays still.... I would say the MAJORITY of the people I asked don't wear the trays at night anymore! You spend that much time and discomfort going through the process, then don't follow up. Yeah it does make sense that you need them... it's still annoying though. I don't like wearing them at night. Especially when I'm sick.
@L202414 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
Well that's exciting! Good for you. I know the first few days can be a little tricky, learning how to pop the trays out etc.. but it goes by fast. remember how long you wanted to straighten your teeth? Well now you're in the middle of it! It'll be over before you know it and you'll be smiling all the time! 👊
@Luke4265214 күн бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife13 күн бұрын
I've had the nighttime trays for awhile now and... I'm starting to consider a retainer. Though that seems annoying for cleaning. I do love being able to floss so easily with straight teeth. Tough call!
@Luke4265213 күн бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I'm a bit scared of having my teeth shift back. I have one coworker where this happened to. So I would probably prefer the permanent one, even if the cleaning took a little extra time. I have been using a waterpik, so I'm hoping working that into my routine helps keep everything clean when the time comes.
@TheSAHDLife13 күн бұрын
@@Luke42652 Is a waterpik worth getting? Do you love using it?
@Luke4265213 күн бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I would say so. I have the counter one. Only downside is it is loud. I may end up looking for a quieter version because my wife gets up super early. Philips makes a portable one that's supposed to be quiet.
@qubafootbagАй бұрын
This is exactly why I chosed classic clear braces
@TheSAHDLifeАй бұрын
I think that's a smart choice. I wanted the Invisalign as I was trying to grow my KZfaq channel at the time, but if I did this sooner I would have done it that way also.
@qubafootbagАй бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife thank you for honest answer. I had not very big issues with teeth crowding and my ortho suggested my it can be done by invssilign too but I didn't think I would have been consistent with having them all the time. Clear braces are really not so visible and I'm forced to have them all the time. Nerveless, your smile looks great and the time you achieved it is also very impressive. I had less issues with teeth than you and after 8 months of having braces I believe I'm roughly in the half way of the treatment
@georgieee9052 ай бұрын
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
@georgieee9052 ай бұрын
My ortho didn’t even scan my teeth first with Invisalign’s scanner like most do, initially we took x-rays and an array of HD photos inside my mouth and discussed in detail for about 40 mins what we would be looking to achieve and only once we had done that did we do the Invisalign scan then she went back and fourth perfecting the Invisalign ‘proposed plan’ several times over about 2 weeks before giving it the okay and that’s been done every time I’ve gotten new trays. She says the automated plans Invisalign software generates are very limited in any kind of bite correction so without making adjustments by an ortho the results are not anywhere near as good as they can be.
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Yeah good point! I agree. It's a lot of money too!
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Sounds like she's patient and thorough. Nice to have that kind of experience... it sounds like she cares!
@miriamgarza70512 ай бұрын
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..
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Her plan was planned for 18 months but then had to wear her last trays for an additional 6 months full time. She did NOT get headaches and had minor tooth pain (where I got it constantly). Hope that helps and good luck on your journey :)
@annakazmierczak47083 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video! To be honest, there are good dentists and bad orthos... I think you should go to both (consultations are free) and see which one makes the most sense after hearing their pitch.
@rishabhpatted61877 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Interesting take! Thanks for sharing.
@enrico73055 ай бұрын
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:)
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
No but it doesn't hurt to get more information. You don't have to get it at the first or closest place that offers treatment. But yeah you got to make a decision and stick with it.
@jetlag62526 ай бұрын
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 👍
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
They put that in once you were done your trays? Do you wear night time trays at all? There isn't it great? I love being able to clean my teeth now it's so much easier.
@jetlag62526 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife AT THE last appointment, they removed all blocks and installed a wire behind my upper and lower teeth. I have aligners that are more robust than the Invisalign ones and I wear then a few days a month only. The plus about the wires is you don’t need to wear aligners every day but the downside is that the wire is annoying to me but the result is totally worth it!
@xaver8315 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
Nice! That's a sweet benefit of having a Dentist Aunt. Yeah cutting them was terrifying but I had to do it... it was ruining my life!
@mondo_burrito3 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
I guess I was hoping at least the dental assistant would have said what you just said lol.
@nicthommi6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
I think braces when you are young are the best. But since a lot of people didn't get to experience that, doing them or Invisalign when you are older is the next best thing. I wanted to make a KZfaq channel so Invisalign were less distracting for my audience. I think braces would have been a little intense for a new creator!
@juicybouche5 ай бұрын
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
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
Yeah it's interesting to see the different approaches. I think if you're able to see an Ortho for your bite it's probably a good idea.
@Lahse728 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing ❤ I was considering this method, but probably not now lol
@TheSAHDLife8 ай бұрын
Glad you found the video! I think it's still worth doing for most people but it's just not perfect you know? I just wish I knew everything going in instead of having to learn the hard way!
@hollytourond2 ай бұрын
At this point I change mine every week. Yes HEADACHES!
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Oof yeah I remember that. How's the tooth pain?
@larrystradeski82617 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
What's crazy is I met quite a few people who had Invisalign and don't wear their retainers... they spent all that money and time, yet they don't seem to care. I don't get it!? Sure it's annoying but c'mon!
@cindyguevara63876 ай бұрын
I try to wear my retainers every other night. I’ve been wearing retainers for over 8 years now.
@annamartensson90395 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife5 ай бұрын
Why did you have to do that? The last tray Invisalign gave you didn't last?
@Tanouuuu3 ай бұрын
@TheSAHDLife Most Likely to not have to sleep with the retainer till the end of his life. The metal thread will hold the final result in place...
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
@@Tanouuuu Haha yeah you are definitely right. Not sure how I didn't get that but thanks 👊
@Addicti0nz13 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
I hear you... that's kind of how I felt. The good news is that Invisalign has their stuff together and will do the majority of the work. Trust in them. The dentist has a relatively small role in the process. You will still be happy in the end even if the journey sort of sucks... like me :) 👊
@Tanouuuu3 ай бұрын
Please people help where do you get 3d rendering of what you tetnethe will look like ?
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
The dentist takes pictures of your teeth then sends them to Invisalign. Then Invisalign sends those cool videos back showing what your teeth will look like and how they will move them. Cool eh!
@WishAtElevenEleven6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Yeah wow, that's a long time! But now you have your whole life to enjoy beautiful teeth. I wear the trays 5-6 nights a week and don't love sleeping with them in either. Not sure I'll be able to maintain that the rest of my life!
@WishAtElevenEleven6 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLifeyes, I’m grateful that my parents were able to do this for me when I was a teenager, even though the technology wasn’t as good back then and I had traditional braces were the only choice.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
we have kiddos and while they might not appreciate it right away, we are hoping to be able to get braces for them since we never did. I think when you are young is just the best. @@WishAtElevenEleven
@Luiseut593 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife3 ай бұрын
It's funny how lifelong trays is something a lot of us just never considered and didn't even think to ask... but yeah it makes sense. My mother in law never used trays and her teeth appear to have gone back to how they were. She doesn't seem to mind though. Strange after spending all that money and time...
@anisam29497 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Oof. Have you gotten past the stage where you still get migraines? I think it's still worth going through all of that though to have straight teeth that are easy to clean and look nice.
@anisam29497 ай бұрын
@@TheSAHDLife I’m Almost done so no more migraines. Just wearing my inactive trays for as long as I can. I’d say it is completely worth it. The challenge now is to wear a retainer or trays to keep your teeth from shifting. I had a retainer and braces as a teen and my teeth shifted from clenching and grinding mostly.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
@@anisam2949 I struggle with this too. I wear the trays most nights but every few days I need a break. I think I can get away with 4-5 nights a week with the trays in and still avoid shifting. We shall see!
@treelore51003 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife2 ай бұрын
Have you been thinking about it for 2 years and haven't started yet?! lol. You could have been done by now!
@jidori22584 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife4 ай бұрын
I guess there really needs to be a better orientation, and maybe this is something Invisalign needs to offer itself rather than rely on the dentists to cover all the FAQs. Maybe they do but they don't advertise it well.
@privehour94347 ай бұрын
really enjoyed your video very informative im on tray 4 of 54 wish me luck lol
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it! And that's awesome... you're past the hardest part (in my opinion). How's it been going?!
@peterjohansson7397 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife7 ай бұрын
Braces AFTER Invisalign? Aww that's a bit of a bummer. I like the idea of braces and that the Ortho can adjust them on the fly as needed. Whereas with Invisalign everything is handled on their end and mapped out long ahead of time.
@user-ss1yx8nz3wАй бұрын
I am getting some in January I am scared 😢😢😢😢😢
@TheSAHDLifeАй бұрын
Awww I get it... BUT on the other hand, how exciting! It's the best having a smile you feel confident about and it's made teeth cleaning such a breeze. It'll be over before you know it!
@jl.456315 күн бұрын
Thank you
@TheSAHDLife15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching 👊
@KatherineH_136 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
Yeah exactly. It's going to be a pain in the but no matter what you do. But the results are worth the struggle for the cleaning alone! I love being able to care for my teeth so easily.
@ChildofYAH6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheSAHDLife6 ай бұрын
That's an interesting take. I wonder how much of it is your orthodontist. The only reason I say that is because I've heard the exact opposite multiple times but you're the first to say you want to go from braces to Invisalign. In my experience Invisalign only got me to about 97% or as people say that braces can get you the full 100% but it requires a lot of tweaking by the ortho. Hopefully you can have a good conversation with them and be satisfied in the end. Honestly I don't think you would be any happier with Invisalign