So my Invisalign isn't going as planned │ Invisalign journey 8 month update
2021 ж. 9 Қыр.
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Ah the joys of Invisalign. So, my Invisalign journey has come to a bit of a halt. Overly dramatic as usual, but I wanted to share why I haven't done and update in a while and what will (hopefully) be the plan forward, already at 8 and a half months into my treatment with quite a few months left. All in all though I don't have too much to complain about! 😁
If you want to see my other Invisalign updates, I have the full journey in this playlist here: bit.ly/3thTIBd I will do a Q&A on Invisalign when I (eventually) will be finished, so if you have any questions in particular that you want me to answer, you can leave it as a reply to this comment and I will include it in the video! 😊
Been waiting for an update for ages , such a shame it didnt go as planned. Dont worry you will get there in the end.
I know it’s been a while but I hope you are able to regain confidence in the process. Teeth shift at their own speed sometimes and the orthodontist can’t predict it. You’ve invested so much already so stay positive as much as possible
I have 26 trays. I'm about to finish tray 2. I can definitely feel changes. Hoping things go as planned. Thankfully I don't have to pay extra if I need more trays.
Had the exact same problem and same tooth. I was suppose to get only 39 trays. 71 trays later I am finally done. I went clear correct. Never had any problems with aligner staining. That's weird how the most popular company hasn't changed their plastic formula so they are more comfortable and stain free. Have two bottom teeth that I think could have been better but I agree with you, plastic aligners can't fix everything perfectly. People have to be told this going in to consult appointments. Hope you are done by now!
I'm sorry, I wish the process was going better then it was 😞 I believe it will get better 😘😘
I can see the difference!! You’re doing great 🥹🥹
Thank you so much for your Invisalign content it’s been so helpful! We have very similar teeth so it’s been great to see the process. Sorry that this hiccup in the process happened- good luck with the new trays!xx
Thank you ❤️ I'm so happy to hear you find it helpful 😊 Fingers crossed they all track from here!
I have that exact same canine issue with it sticking out. Currently going through Invisalign and have already had to revise my aligners once and might have to do it again. I think those canines are the biggest problem cause they move so slowly while the rest of your teeth don’t. Good luck though!
I use efferdent to clean my Invisalign. It works.
Just had mine taken off today!!! When I started my orthodontist told me 16-18 months, but took 20 because the same thing happened to me with not tracking about 2 months ago. Mine was a bottom front tooth, but like you, they did a new scan, ordered new aligners for the bottom, and moved the attachment on that tooth. Luckily though being in the US (Florida) they only took 2 weeks to come in. Don't lose faith though...stick with the process. I promise it's worth it in the end!! 😊🦷
Oh yay, congrats on getting yours off, I bet that feels amazing! If you don't mind me asking, did you get a retainer or that wire behind your teeth after finishing the treatment? Thank you, that actually makes me feel a bit better about it, it's not like the whole treatment is detailed just because it's taking a few more aligners 😊💖
@@SandraSkaar it does feel amazing!! Just got the retainer that I wear every night for the rest of my life. Good luck on the rest of your treatment, it'll be done before you know it 🙂
@@kathleencabral9199 Thank you for sharing and the encouraging words! 😊🤗
@@SandraSkaar 💛
Can I ask if you noticed signs of it not tracking? Like did your trays feel extra tight than usual when changing to a new one and did you notice gaps at the top of the aligner that look like air pockets?
I feel you ❤
Hi! What brand are your aviator style glasses? Or do you have a style number? Love them 🤩
Thank you! They are by Vasuma, I think the model is called eggeater 😄
But why you didn’t get the traditional brace that we all know they are 100 % effective
I’m doing Invisalign now, my dentist told me the K9 and the teeth next to the 2 front ones are the hardest teeth to move they for some reason don’t move as fast and easy as other teeth. I’m on tray 28 of 42 and I also have those crazy gaps lol I hope your treatment fixes your issues!
Hi! Are you done by now? How many refinements did you get
@@monikak285 yes but I also had to wear a rubber band from a molar to the k9 on both sides as well as do IPR I don’t remember how many refinements I ended up doing but I think it was like 20 something. My bite was really off my back molars weren’t touching that’s why I had to wear the rubber band and have a lot more refinements.
I’m on tray 27 out of 30! 21 more days of Invisalign to go!!! (21 days=3 weeks=3 more trays!) 😊
Yay, so close! Hope you love your results 💖
You should have be putting robber bands to push the canine down...mine was much worse than your but it has kinda worked
Yes that's allot better
Just brush your trays with a soft brush...mine never got stained.
Did you have to pay more for the adjustment?
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When i finished my set, i honestly felt like crying because there were two specific teeth that barely moved through the whole process. I ended up having to get Braces for my top teeth to get my incisors to move. I should have just got braces from the start. Invisalign is great, yet it’s not a one size fits all solution. Teeth are unpredictable, and some teeth are just stubborn. They had been sitting in the same spot for over 30 years, and they just didn’t want to budge.
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that!! :( I hope you get the result you want soon with the braces - it is absolutely true that invisalign is not for every case!
Did you teeth had natual gap or gap was created
When they have to re scan does that mean its an extra pocket of your expense? Or is they cover it?
For me I have not paid anything else on top of my initial payment, all appointments, scans and extra aligners/refinements they had to order has not come at an additional expense. But I would definitely ask your orthodontist about it - I don't know if they all do it the same way in regards to pricing :)
How much was your invisalign treatment and retainers?
Aghh going through the same thing! My Invisalign’s were supposed to only be for 8 months , then got extended 3 more months and now another 5 months. So basically I was promised perfect teeth in 8 months but now it’s taking 16 months (plus the waiting time for the trays to come) I am not sure if my dentist is fucking up or what. I hate this 🥺
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that (and that I missed your comment until now) - how have things progressed since you wrote this comment? It can be really challenging to be in the middle of the treatment when it feels like progress is standing still. And the waiting time for trays is something I didn't really consider much at all, but it really adds up. If it helps at all, I did finally finish my treatment and I am so so happy with how it turned out in the end and that I stuck it out. Has your dentist given you an explanation for why the treatment is being extended by double the time you were told to expect? What made the whole ordeal easier for me was that my dentist was very clear and explained the why and how of every step of the way. My last refinement I actually pushed for myself, which extended my treatment by a little over a month, but it was so worth it. I hope you are in a better spot now and don't be afraid to demand some time from your dentist and make them explain until you feel a bit more reassured. Hang in there!
For anyone who is done with their treatment, i have a question. I needed pretty minor changes but still, i eneded up only needing 16 trays (although might be a lot idk) but now wearing my last one i can still easly fit it the first tray. Is that normal? Because i feel like my dentist is gaslighting. Because how i see this if the change was so minor then why so many trays or why has nothing changed. Please someone share your experience i'm very desperate
When they had to rescan and reorder need aligners, were you charged again? Was it included in your initial purchase?
All of that was included in my case (the only thing I had to pay extra for was the retainer after I finished the treatment). I didn't pay extra for my refinements either. But I don't know if that is the case for everyone, I would definitely ask your orthodontist about it to be sure!
@@SandraSkaar I just called my Ortho, they said it's included if the aligners aren't tracking. They also said if a rescan doesn't work, they move to traditional braces. Everything included in the initial pricing.
@@LiTLflor that's good to hear, fingers crossed your treatment goes smoothly! 🤞
I am surprised you wanted trays. Traditional braces seem like that would have been the better option.
I can see the difference
Do you clean them with antibacterial soap? it still shouldnt be tht yellow
I have showed in a video previously how I clean them, I use a retainer cleaner every night
Don’t worry about your smile you are really nice like you are right now.. ❤️
I'm on tray 15 out of 19. I could see the end in sight, and then this exact issue started happening with the exact same tooth! So unfair!
Ah that's so frustrating! I hope you get it resolved quickly. Even if my treatment went on for a bit longer, it was completely worth it in the end!
I just watch your vlogmas video. Wow your smile is awesome. Your teeth have really moved. When would you an update. I’m on my 11 weekly tray out of 35. Can’t really see much difference yet on my smile.
Thank you! 🤗 Yes, I've had great improvement since this video, thankfully! I have an appointment with my orthodontist on Monday (to see if I am done or need refinements!), so I figured I would do an update then, it should be up next week 😊 Did you get a clincheck video with your consultation? It should show you when and how things should be moving, so you can compare to where you are now. Some months I feel like a lot happens visually and others it feels like it's standing still for a while. Definitely contact your ortho if you are unsure whether your teeth are tracking! 🤗😊
Just saw eyes from close And trust me they are beautiful
Im on tray 4 out of 30
you gotta chew the chewies more, I'm chewing 2-3 hours every day.
Why have u had the same tray in for 7 weeks. Every week or two u should change to a better fit
Ive been doing invisline for 8months And I’ve never had to wear them for more than 2 weeks .. I change them weekly only had to wear trays 2 weeks a couple time so confused why you been wearing them for 7 weeks
I think I explained it in the video, but perhaps not well enough. Because my teeth were not tracking, I had to get a new scan and then my orthodontist ordered a new treatment plan. As we were waiting for that treatment plan to be made and the new trays shipped to his office, I had to keep wearing the same aligner. If I changed aligner, teeth would move and the new treatment would not have fit. So it was purely because of logistics, not because the treatment called for wearing them that long.
It's probably not my place to ask that, but why do you need more aligners/correction? Your teeth seem super straight already besides the almost invisible gap at the bottom of that one tooth.
No problem, ask away! And thanks 😁 Because I had to change my bite, things in the upper row of my teeth as still a bit off and they need to come back a bit and lessen the overbite a bit. Hopefully that makes sense!
Your teeth look beautiful.
Thank you, Eve!
Please go to an Orthodontist (specialist) and not a general dentist for Orthodontic treatment: you'll have much nicer teeth and less likely to have complications further down the line. There's a big difference between the two.
Yes, this is very true! If I said dentist, instead of ortho, that is just me having English as a second language and forgetting myself 😅 I absolutely went to an orthodontist and am absolute baffled that some regular dentist would ever offer Invisalign!
That tooth needs a lot longer than they told you: that’s all. It’s like a car sale. They want to buy aligners and will tell you whatever you want to hear.
if your doctor does not have a good medical plan, it doesnt matter what you use...
Why do you want to change alignment of your teeth? They looked perfect before. Extremely attractive.
They're not perfect at all. That's why she wants them straight. What are you talking about.
For anyone who is done with their treatment, i have a question. I needed pretty minor changes but still, i eneded up only needing 16 trays (although might be a lot idk) but now wearing my last one i can still easly fit it the first tray. Is that normal? Because i feel like my dentist is gaslighting. Because how i see this if the change was so minor then why so many trays or why has nothing changed. Please someone share your experience i'm very desperate