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"They also changed my wires again (3 weeks early!)"

That's great news! Always a good sign when ahead of progress. Keep your story updated!

I see no one has responded to your question and there are no updates. Did you ever decide on an implant? What have you found out?

Hey 31ling,

Keep us updated! Sounds like things are going well for you so far.

Woohoo msw! That's great news. Great job being persistent and toughing it out.

In general, the first tray will be uncomfortable to some extent. The good news is that it gets better with time. Just know that tenderness means that your teeth are adjusting to a better position within the mouth and that your treatment is working. Be persistent and patient and make sure you tell yo...

[quote="SkizzyD"]Any advice? Thoughts?[/quote] Well, from a convenience standpoint, Invisalign is a great way to go. There is less maintenance involved, looks better and is not nearly as cumbersome as traditional metal braces. It really boils down to cost vs. benefit for you. If you have t...

Wow! Those results are amazing. Congrats! Enjoy your new smile and the increased confidence. You earned it!

Cheers

Hey cariad1, This is common. Although aching is more common after tightening, it can still happen periodically between tightening visits. When I had my braces ( I was 32), I noticed aching was intermittent and got better with time. Just tell yourself the aching is a good sign because the teeth are &...

Those results are amazing. Excellent job being persistent and patient! Keep up the good work :)