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by flesym12
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:12 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign vs Invisalign Teen - what's the difference?
Replies: 6
Views: 3618

Invisalign vs Invisalign Teen - what's the difference?

So I was 22 when I started my Invisalign treatment, but I noticed that the package I got was "Invisalign Teen." Does anyone know the difference between this and the regular adult treatment?
by flesym12
Sun May 31, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: When did you start to notice a difference?
Replies: 12
Views: 4227

I didn't notice anything until 10/20. I was so happy when I started seeing big differences :D
by flesym12
Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Got my attachments on today and not a fan!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2413

Removing my aligners with attachments was really hard for me the first week I had them. I highly recommend that you purchase an aligner removal tool:
http://www.dentakit.com/rereto.html
by flesym12
Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Getting aligners tomorrow! Wish me luck!
Replies: 6
Views: 1291

My dentist gave me a "Sonic Cleaner" and some "Retainer Brite" tablets to try, and they work great for keeping my aligners fresh and clean. I use them in the morning when the aligners are pretty gross and smelly, and it saves me time from having to brush the aligners in the morni...
by flesym12
Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: I just started treatment!
Replies: 7
Views: 1640

Just got my attachments yesterday. They suck! As I expected, the retainers are now very difficult to remove. It takes 30 minutes and bloodied finger nails to get them off. I skipped lunch yesterday and today, and made up for it with a big breakfast and a big dinner. I ordered some plastic plastic ho...
by flesym12
Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: I just started treatment!
Replies: 7
Views: 1640

I just started treatment!

At 22, I finally took the plunge to get my teeth straightened! My siblings had more crooked teeth than I did so my parents paid to get theirs fixed first. Now that I've moved out and making my own money, I just did it myself! I had just moved into the area, so I picked an ortho that accepted my insu...