9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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I have had invisalign for 2 month so far. I'm on the 5th aligners of 15 on top and 10 on bottom. I am trying to correct a cross in my front teeth caused by a lack of retainer use and a very tiny mouth (I'm a very tiny 23 year old girl.)
I chose invisalign purely because of vanity, I wanted perfect teeth without having to look like I was correcting my teeth. Everything was fine until I had to get my "attachments" which I was NOT told about, and is rarely mentioned by Invisalign. They could not be less invisible if they tried, it looks like I have ceramic braces on a couple of my teeth. Like big white pieces of rices glued to the front of my teeth.
I have stopped smiling, and started doing a very awkward closed mouth smirk that just makes me look miserable and sarcastic. Or if I happen to laugh I cover my mouth in horror and shame.
I just wish someone had let me know about this attachments (particularly my orthodontist) because had I known I'm not sure I would have done this. I thought that when I took my aligners off I would have my regular mouth back, but not with this white cement on my teeth that I can't escape until the treatment is over.
Braces would have been cheaper, quicker, and just as noticeable.
Invisalign reviews by RealSelf.com users
Avg cost $4,479
82% say Invisalign was worth it
18% say Invisalign was not worth it
8/30/08
You will get over it. I have several buttons. I did not like it at first. They are still better than traditional braces. You are just a whiner. I smile proudly now even with them on. Nobody notices them even with the buttons unless they are looking very closely. I have them all on the front teeth. The way I see it there are no wires. with traditional one there are. Stop acting like a baby and grow up. This just reflects on your bad self esteem. I tell everybody I have it and they think it's great and wish they had them when they were growing up and were thinking about invisalign. So if they are still thinking about it even with seeing the buttons it means it looks good. Get over yourself. You look goofier not smiling and covering your mouth.
8/31/08
Get a clue,
You know what really reflects well on someone's character? Attacking someone with an opinion. How truly "adult" of you to call me a baby and whiner. The point of my review is misinformation. But hey, if you are the type of person who needs to knock other people's feelings- job well done, you made me feel bad.
8/31/08
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9/16/08
How about you grow up. Invisalign sucks. I have had it for over one and a half years and my teeth are almost as crooked as they started off. I have got 4 replacements in the process because they do not work. I went to get my new ones today and now not only can you see the ugly buttons, but one of the areas that grasps a button on my front tooth has an enormous bulge like a bubble sticking out. I hate smiling too. People are mean and always stare at my teeth like they are weird and disgusting. I'll bet you are one of those people.
10/27/08
Well, I just started Invisalign. I am not sure if I am completely satisfied, but I can tell you this.. it does beat traditional braces. I had traditional braces and I have permanent damage to my teeth. I had to have root canals on 3 out of 4 molars because of all the food that gets trapped under the molars. You can not clean your teeth properly with traditional braces, and that is tough on the teeth. I think you should keep your head up, atart smiling again and not worry about what others are thinking. In the end it will all be worth it. I am now 31 an doing it all over again because my permanent retainers popped off and my teeth started to shift. Stay positive. Peace