10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Getting Invisalign!
Summary
TLDRThe speaker shares their mixed experience with Invisalign, noting that treatment duration is often longer than expected, averaging 16-18 months. They highlight the difference in treatment approaches between dentists and orthodontists, with the latter focusing more on bite correction. The need for lifelong retainer wear, constant cleaning, tooth pain during rapid treatment, and potential headaches are discussed. They also mention that Invisalign doesn't change tooth shape or smile, and that some trays didn't fit well. Despite these issues, they don't regret the decision, appreciating the health benefits and the subtlety of treatment for their YouTube channel.
Takeaways
- 🕒 Invisalign treatment duration is often longer than initially stated, with final trays needed for 2-6 months post-treatment.
- 🦷 The experience can differ significantly between dentists and orthodontists, with the latter potentially providing a more thorough approach.
- 🤔 The long-term commitment of wearing trays for life after treatment is often not fully understood before starting Invisalign.
- 🧼 Rigorous cleaning of trays is required throughout the treatment and even after it's completed.
- 🍎 Speedy treatments can result in more tooth pain due to quicker movement of teeth.
- 🥗 Contrary to expectations, wearing Invisalign does not necessarily lead to weight loss.
- 🤕 Headaches and swallowing difficulties can occur due to teeth clenching induced by the trays.
- 🦴 Straightening reveals stains between teeth that were not apparent before.
- 😁 The shape of teeth and smile are not altered by the process, and some may require additional procedures like IPR for better aesthetics.
- 🔧 Some trays might not fit well, requiring adjustments by the patient themselves.
Q & A
How long does the actual Invisalign treatment last?
-The actual treatment is longer than initially stated. You will have to wear your final trays for at least 2 months after the completion date, but it's more likely 4 to 6 months, and possibly longer if a refinement stage is needed.
What is the difference between getting Invisalign from a dentist versus an orthodontist?
-Dentists may focus more on speed and aesthetics, while orthodontists take a slower approach focusing more on bite. The speaker's personal experience suggests dentists rush the process, whereas orthodontists work more closely with patients.
Why might someone need to wear trays for the rest of their life after Invisalign treatment?
-Trays are needed to maintain the new position of the teeth. The final set of trays will wear out over time, necessitating replacements, and not wearing them can cause the teeth to shift back to their original positions.
How often do you need to clean the Invisalign trays?
-During treatment, trays need to be cleaned after every meal. Even after treatment, thorough cleaning is required every morning, which can be time-consuming.
Does a faster Invisalign treatment plan result in more tooth pain?
-Yes, a quicker treatment can lead to more tooth pain as the teeth move faster. The speaker experienced bruised feelings in their teeth for the first few days after starting new trays.
Can Invisalign treatment help with weight loss?
-The speaker and their spouse did not lose weight despite the inconvenience of having to remove trays and clean teeth after every meal. It's suggested that some people might eat more to compensate for the不能吃时间.
What kind of side effects did the speaker experience during Invisalign treatment?
-The speaker experienced headaches and difficulty swallowing, which they attributed to clenching their teeth at night due to the trays causing their jaw to sit farther apart.
Are there any revelations about teeth stains after Invisalign treatment?
-Straightening teeth with Invisalign can reveal stains between teeth that were not apparent before. The speaker's wife had some stained teeth that became more visible after her treatment.
Does Invisalign change the shape of your teeth or your smile?
-Invisalign does not change the shape of the teeth or how you smile. The speaker's wife was not satisfied with the egg-shaped appearance of her teeth after treatment, which did not occur with the speaker's teeth.
What issues did the speaker have with the fitting of the trays?
-Some of the trays did not fit well, requiring the speaker to modify them by cutting and filing to prevent discomfort and potential damage to their gums or teeth.
Did the speaker develop a lisp while wearing the Invisalign trays?
-Yes, the speaker experienced a lisp, especially in the beginning, which required them to enunciate more clearly when speaking.
Would the speaker recommend getting braces instead of Invisalign?
-The speaker does not regret getting Invisalign and would not choose braces instead, as they believe braces would have been more distracting for their YouTube channel and would still require a retainer afterward.
Outlines
😖 Invisalign Experience: Expectations vs. Reality
The speaker shares their mixed feelings about their Invisalign treatment. They were ultimately satisfied with the results but felt unprepared and uninformed about the process. They highlight that treatment duration is often longer than initially stated, with final trays needing to be worn for at least 2 months after the projected completion date, and possibly up to 6 months if refinements are needed. The speaker also points out the difference in approach between dentists and orthodontists, with dentists potentially rushing the process and focusing on aesthetics, while orthodontists may take a slower, more bite-focused approach.
😕 Invisalign: The Unforeseen Challenges
The speaker discusses several unexpected challenges they faced during their Invisalign treatment. They were surprised to learn they would need to wear trays indefinitely to maintain their results, and that the trays would need to be replaced as they wear out. They also mention the constant need to clean the trays, which was more burdensome than anticipated. Additionally, they experienced tooth pain due to the quick treatment plan, which led to discomfort during the initial days of each new tray. They also note that contrary to expectations, they did not lose weight as they still compensated for the inconvenience of having to remove and clean the trays after every meal. Lastly, they mention the physical discomfort and potential aesthetic changes caused by teeth clenching during the night.
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Keywords
💡Invisalign
💡Trays
💡Orthodontist
💡Dentist
💡Refinement
💡IPR (Interproximal Reduction)
💡Retention
💡Tooth Pain
💡Cleaning
💡Headaches
💡Stains
Highlights
Actual treatment time is longer than initially stated, often requiring additional months of full-time tray wear after the projected completion date.
There's a notable difference in treatment approach between dentists and orthodontists, with the former potentially rushing treatment for aesthetics and the latter focusing more on bite correction.
Trays may need to be worn indefinitely to maintain results, and replacements will be required as they wear out over time.
Tray maintenance is a continuous requirement, necessitating frequent cleaning to avoid issues.
Rapid treatment can result in significant tooth pain due to the quicker movement of teeth.
Contrary to expectations, the treatment did not lead to weight loss for the speaker or their spouse.
Headaches and swallowing difficulties can arise due to nighttime teeth clenching caused by the trays.
Stains between teeth may become more visible as teeth straighten, highlighting the need for additional dental treatments post-treatment.
The process does not alter the natural shape of teeth or the smile, which may not meet all aesthetic expectations.
Interproximal Reduction (IPR) was applied without much consideration, raising concerns about enamel loss and tooth longevity.
Some trays did not fit well initially, requiring the user to modify them to avoid discomfort.
Despite the challenges, the user does not regret getting Invisalign and appreciates the health benefits of straighter teeth.
The user experienced a lisp while wearing the trays initially, which is a common temporary side effect.
The user did not prefer braces over Invisalign due to the less noticeable appearance while having a YouTube channel.
The user's bite was not fully corrected, and the midline shift was not entirely successful, which were disappointments.
The user encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and support their channel for more content.
Transcripts
so I finished my inv viz line about one
year ago and while I am ultimately
satisfied with the results the overall
experience left me feeling a little
confused unprepared disgruntled I just
felt like I was left in the dark a
little with the true investment of time
and money you know if you are
considering getting them for yourself or
have gotten them and are straight up
curious what the heck I'm talking about
let's get into all the things I wished I
knew before getting Invisalign right now
number one the actual treat is longer
than they tell you you will have to wear
your final trays for at least 2 months
after the date they tell you you'll be
finished I'm talking all day every day
and I'm being generous here on average
it's more likely 4 to 6 months and
that's if you don't need a refinement
stage which a lot of people do that
could chalk up another few months so if
they tell you it'll take 12 months
there's a good chance you'll actually be
wearing trays full-time for at least 16
to 18 months but you'll notice I gave
two different numbers there I said I
only wor mine for 2 months after
completion yet I mentioned on average
most people wear them for 4 to 6 months
full-time after treatment so where did I
get that number from that leads me to
the second thing I wish I knew before
getting Invisalign and that is it seems
to me there is a big difference between
getting Invisalign at a dentist and an
orthodontist now this is purely
anecdotal but I believe dentists are
more focused on getting it done quick
and on the Aesthetics where
orthodontists go for a slower approach
and focus more on your
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bite I got mine at my dentist and to be
100% honest with you I didn't really
enjoy the experience kind of felt like
they just wanted the money they rushed
the process told me what I wanted to
hear didn't really care about my
complaints during the process then told
told me it was great in the end my wife
however went through her ortho and even
though our teeth were at similar levels
of crookedness her treatment took 2
years versus my 10 months and they
really worked with her to ensure her
bite was great after my trads were done
my bite kind of sucked and didn't feel
good I'm just saying the prices were
similar so depending on what your goals
are it's something to keep in mind
number three going back to talking about
the trays I did not realize I would be
wearing trays for the rest of my life
I'm not sure why maybe it's Common Sense
maybe most dentist to tell people about
it but I just thought I would go through
the process of having Invisalign wear
the annoying trays for a year or so then
that was that I didn't consider wearing
them every night for the rest of my life
and with that being said the trays don't
last forever they will give you your
final set of trays but they will wear
out and what do you think happens when
they wear out oh look you need to buy
Replacements and oh look the price has
gone up I personally don't love wearing
trays when I go to sleep I do it about
four or five nights a week if I go
longer than that without wearing them I
have to really chewy them hard otherwise
the trays get too tight number four you
have to clean clean clean when you wear
the trays you have to clean them all the
time it's so annoying during the
treatment I was flushing and brushing
after every meal then cleaning the trays
too now that I'm finished I don't do as
much cleaning as I did during the
treatment but I still have to clean the
trays thoroughly every morning which
just adds minutes to my already busy
morning boohoo though I know it's a
privilege to be able to have my teeth
straightened but still it's annoying
it's just something I didn't realize
number five a speedy treatment means
tooth pain I wanted to finish the
treatment as fast as possible so I was
excited when my dentist told me it would
only be 10 months but what I didn't
realize was that since my teeth would be
moving so quickly that would mean a lot
of tooth pain I changed my trays about
every 10 days and for the first 3 to 4
days after starting new trays my teeth
felt bruised all day there's no way I
could have bitten into an apple heck
even biting into a banana hurt if you
have a f fast treatment plan expect your
teeth to hurt after starting new trays
now my wife did not have this problem
since she had a much slower gradual plan
than I so if you are doing the slow plan
you won't have to worry about this one
talking about eating for number six I
thought for sure I was going to lose
weight since every time you eat you have
to remove the trays clean your teeth
clean your trays Etc nope I didn't lose
a single pound and neither did my wife I
guess you compensate by eating more
knowing you won't be eating for hours
maybe some people lost weight but we
didn't number seven the headaches so a
few things happened to me after I
started my Invisalign plan I started
getting headaches and I couldn't figure
out why then like 6 months in I had
trouble swallowing too what I think
happened was I started clenching my
teeth in the night since the trays make
your jaw sit farther apart than they
naturally would so my masser muscles
were absolutely worn out from clenching
all night and the process left my head
hurting a lot not only were my teeth
sore for the first few days after after
a new set of trays I had headaches too
and some people's faces change because
of all the clenching the mass of their
muscles become larger and can give some
people a square jaw I didn't really
notice that myself but a lot of the tiny
muscles in my throat seemed to get tired
from all that clenching and it made more
effort for me to
swallow that sucked number eight stains
that are between your teeth get revealed
this wasn't really a problem for me
however my wife had a few turned in
teeth and as they straightened out it
became clear that they were stained and
you can't really get that out she's
tried whitening her teeth and while it
has helped a little hasn't corrected it
fully they do suggest you whiten your
teeth after treatment I used that stuff
for one day and it made my teeth feel so
sensitive I did not do it I don't really
care about that I did want nice
Aesthetics of teeth straightening But
ultimately I did it for the health
benefits I will say it's so much easier
to clean my teeth now they are straight
it hurt flossing them before number nine
the process doesn't change the shape of
your teeth or how you smile my wife
finished her Invisalign and she doesn't
really love how her teeth look she
always comments that I have nicer shaped
teeth now to be fair going back to the
dentist versus Ortho my dentist was
quick to apply IPR which is
interproximal reduction it's basically
shaving your teeth I was concerned about
losing enamel on my teeth but before I
had time to think he shaved those babies
down it was extremely uncomfortable too
as you imagine shaving teeth would be
the ortho for my wife did not do IPR so
now she says her teeth are egg shape and
she doesn't love them does IPR affect
tooth longevity I don't know to me it
seems that it would but what do I know
my dentist said it wouldn't and number
10 some of the trays didn't fit along
the way and I literally had to cut and
file them so they didn't shred my gums
or hang off my teeth my very first set
of trays did not fit well the back right
of my top tray hung off my teeth like a
loaded diaper I called my dentist and he
was like it's fine keep keep chewing
your chewy I did that for 3 days until
finally after reading comments I decided
to take measures into my own hands there
I was after spending thousands of
dollars cutting my trays with scissors
hoping I wasn't messing it all up
because I couldn't handle the feeling of
the ill-fitting trays on my first few
days if having trays for the first time
in life wasn't already stressful enough
that was a rough week it wasn't easy but
luckily my future trays did fit better
so do I regret doing it I wouldn't say
so although to be honest if I had to do
it again I would probably go to an
orthodontist instead of a dentist I'm
not knocking all the dentists out there
but let's be honest orthos are
Specialists it's what they do now a
quick bonus thing I'll mention because I
kind of did know of it before I got
Invisalign was that when you wear the
trays you do have a lisp at least in the
beginning in my early videos I had to
enunciate so much otherwise everything I
said would found like this just a
friendly reminder in case you do decide
to get them and do I wish I got braces
instead no not really you would still
need tray or a retainer at the end and
it would have been more distracting for
me with my YouTube channel I was able to
record videos without anyone really
noticing so that was sweet I mean I wish
I had metal braces when I was young to
help with my bite as I do have a bit of
a crossbite now and as I mentioned in my
original Invisalign review the trays
weren't able to get my teeth 100%
straight more like 96% that and the
changing of my midline were a bit of a
bummer if you don't know what I'm
talking about or haven't watched that
video yet please check it out here
otherwise if you want to watch another
video but don't want to have to look
inside my mouth watch this video next as
always thank you for watching and an
extra thank you if you can take a moment
to like the video and subscribe if you
haven't it's the only way a small
Channel like mine can grow so I really
appreciate it see you next time on the
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