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And all this time I thought I was the only one. French kissing is the worst.

I'm currently looking into switching from Invisalign to ceramic braces because Invisalign is the worst thing I have ever experienced. I was not aware of several things about invisalign prior to getting them. I've had them a month now and am troubled with constant dry mouth, gritting feeling from th...

Sorry for the late reply, I was in the middle of changing ISPs. @ NeilH, Thank you, for the suggestion, I've spent days on this forum and I can't believe I didn't cross into that thread yet. I just scheduled an appointment with another dentist. It will cost 350$ US, and this is just for a basic clea...

Keeping teeth clean with braces is a lot harder and takes quite some time with brushing and flossing and anything you can do to give you a head start is worthwhile. I saw my dentist and hygienist every three months during braces as I wanted to make sure everything was as good as it could be for whe...

I'm a bit disappointed, I was initially supposed to get braced as soon as possible after I had impressions done. It seems like to them as soon as possible is 6 weeks away, so I'm thinking of getting a deep cleaning done. I had a regular cleaning done 1 month ago but It doesn't look so "clean&qu...

you and me both

I almost have the same problems on my lower jaw as you do. My ortho suggested IPR as well. He said it would take 2 years but he can do it within 18 months although he doesn't recommend it. He's a perfectionist from all the reviews I've read so it makes sense that he wants to take that long. I'm gett...

As a 26 year old, lipstick + online dating!

I forgot to mention that If I were to switch to braces after Invisalign then the cost of ceramic braces wouldn't change that month. I was quoted 600$ for 6 months If I remember correctly.

Ceramic braces alone is 7100
Invisalign alone is 8500

Thank you for all the replies. After careful thought, I've made the decision to go with ceramic braces over Invisalign. Here's to the next two years! I'm not psyched about all the pain that comes with braces but I'm excited to see the end result. The last picture of me smiling with teeth showing was...

My orthodontist is strongly recommending that I get Clear Ceramic braces instead of opting for Invisalign, however I really don't want it to make my teeth look even worst than how it looks right now. I was thinking of getting Invisalign, finish off school, go for interviews, secure a job, THEN switc...

You're welcome and I'm sorry I don't remember the exact amount. I'd attach a picture but I don't have the privilege yet either.

I also have an overjet and only one wisdom tooth (I was born without the other 3). My orthodontist also recommended that I get IPR instead of extracting any additional teeth. He did suggest I remove my wisdom tooth when I get the chance but that it will not impact my treatment.

26 from Montreal, Canada. Getting impressions done in 2 weeks. I have until then to decide whether I want Invisalign or Ceramic braces.