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21 Years Old, over Bite and Overcrowded Teeth, Finally Getting Invisalign!
UPDATED FROM mnajaroo
1 year post
6/1/17
WORTH IT$5,101
It's been about a year since I've been going through the Invisalign process. Right now I'm on tray 5 of 27 of the additional set I have to do. So far in total I've gone through 38 (my first set was 33 plus the 5 from this set). I'm still changing trays every week. Still have about 6 months left. My birthday is in January so I really hope I'm done by then!
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UPDATED FROM mnajaroo
1 year post
Additional trays and attachments
So last time I went to the orthodontist was 4/4/17 and I was told I would need additional trays so they did new scans and sent them in to get the trays. I didn't ask at that time, but I figured I would only need maybe 10 additional trays or so. I went to the orthodontist today because my new trays arrived and they added attachments to my my front teeth and a couple more to my bottom teeth, they also did something called "slenderizing". Slenderizing is basically when the orthodontist takes a little strip of something very similar to sand paper and uses it between certain teeth to help them rotate. So he essentially sanded in between my teeth but theres no noticeable gaps or anything. I'm a little upset though because the attachments on my front teeth are definitely noticeable. But I'm even more upset at the fact that I'll be needing 24-27 additional trays. Thankfully they're still having me switch them every week rather than every two weeks but it still sucks a little. That means I'll be wearing trays for another 6-7 months. I was really excited to be done but I guess it is what it is.
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May 25, 2017
Hey girl, sorry to hear that you have to wear so many additional trays. But your results so far are amazing so I'm sure your smile will be even more perfect after. Did you have to pay extra for the additional trays or is that included in the original cost?
June 1, 2017
I did not have to pay for the additional trays, thankfully. When I initially went for a consultation, they did say that all trays would be covered until I'm satisfied with the result. The only thing that wouldn't be covered is if I break/lose any trays and need a replacement it would cost me an additional $100 per tray. But honestly, the trays are pretty sturdy and I haven't broken any.
UPDATED FROM mnajaroo
11 months post
Tray 33 out of 34
Had an orthodontist appointment 4/4/17, unfortunately I'll be needing additional trays beyond tray 34 so it'll be another month or two before I'm done with treatment. It was a little discouraging as I'm so ready to be done BUT I'm glad my orthodontist wants my teeth to look perfect.
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April 9, 2017
Did you have to have any teeth shaved?
April 9, 2017
So far I haven't gotten any teeth shaved and my orthodontist hasn't mentioned having to do that. Also more trays do not mean more money, all trays are included in the original price of the treatment, even additional trays until I'm happy with the results. However, if I were to lose a tray and needed a replacement there would be a $100 fee.
April 12, 2017
Thank you so much for keeping us updated! Your progress looks amazing. I took my impressions a couple of weeks ago, so I am excited to get my first trays soon.
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