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I'm almost never home with work and school and just got my invisalign trays 2 days ago. I was thinking that all i need with me is a tooth brush, toothpaste, dental floss and the case with me all the time? What else would i need? and is it ok to clean my trays with a tooth brush and toothpaste? Thanks

Just got my first trays yesterday, and after a day i'm in no pain at all or discomfort. Teeth just feels a little numb when i take them off. I was expecting excruciating pain the first few days but i guess not.. Is this normal?

Just out of curiosity Dr. Tam, how much would you charge a patient requiring "relatively simple treatment" with Invisalign express (10 trays)?

I called and they apparently had to get it reshipped because it's "lost in transit"

This is so frustrating as i'm into week 6 now of waiting and should be on my 3rd of 10 trays.

I accepted the invisalign treatment from my Clinchek almost 4 weeks ago and still havent heard back from the dentist. How long does it usually take to get the trays? I was told 1-2 weeks by the receptionist but they still havent received them. I live in Vancouver, Canada by the way.

absolutely amazing

I'm a full time university student planning to work full time this summer to pay for braces. I have dental insurance.. but it doesn't cover anything cosmetic, so everything will be coming out of my own pocket. When speaking to an Ortho or Dentist, how can or should i ask for a discount on their quot...

Hi!
1. Where are you getting treated
2. Price you're paying
3. Treatment time

I haven't gotten them. Only have been quoted through consultations.
My answers:
1. Im in Vancouver Canada
2. Best quote: $4000 CAD
3. Around 8 months

Does anyone know anything about these aligners? When i went for my consultation, i told my dentist that price was my biggest concern. He said i could go for invisalign.. or Essix Aligners, which "does exactly the same thing" except Invisalign show's you final results. I tried looking up Es...

I just saw a dentist today about straightening my teeth. He said that Essix Aligners are pretty much the same as Invisalign, except they are about $1000 cheaper. What are the Pros and Cons of Essix Aligners? Do they work?

Just went for a cleaning today, asked about braces and here's what she said: Brackets on the top 6 and bottom 6 front teeths. Would take about a year of treatment, No extractions are needed, $3000 CAD, my small canines would need some crowning after teeth are straightened if i wanted them to look bi...

just wondering.. how much did you guys have to pay for these consultations, or were they free?

2 years................ argh....

sorry for the double post.. please delete this