- Dimanche 16 Octobre 2011
Going with Invisalign
When I was a kid, the only option I had to put my teeth in the right place was to use braces. My experience was, so to speak, horrible. It hurts. The metal can cut your mouth, you can't eat anything you want and you need to trust 100% your orthodontist.
Only 3 years after the braces have been removed, my teeth have moved again due to the lack of retainer and filings. Wearing braces again was not an option. So I look around for alternatives. That's how I discovered invisalign. Some co-workers at Google were really happy with the results and recommended it to me.
I looked for orthodontists in San Francisco and easily found one close to my apartment (convenient to live downtown). The price is really expensive (about 35% more than braces) for 10 months, if the treatment was longer, the price would have been the same tho.
When you start the invisalign process, the orthodontist gives you access to a website where you can preview the evolution of your teeth during the treatment. It somewhat reassures. In addition, he will give you your first sets of trays. I started with 3 bags and in each one tray for the top, one tray for the bottom. You switch them every two weeks (easy).
After 10 months, my teeth are back to normal. It was a very easy treatment and my overall experience was great. Since invisalign are transparent trays, you can remove them at anytime to eat or clean your teeth, you can also smile, nobody notices it since it's completely invisible.
The only condition (and you have to be serious about it) is to wear them a minimum of 20 hours per day (simple). When you switch trays, it can make your teeth sensible but it's about a day.
This article is non-sponsored, I just want to send a message to everyone who has the option to think between braces and invisalign. To be honest, I wish this technology was available when I was a kid.
Kaycee