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by shawnna89
Mon Jul 23, 2007 11:10 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Never realized they would be so visible...
Replies: 26
Views: 7026

Invisible 100%

I would totally disagree with the "they are so visible" statement. I am 17 and work in a business where I am the youngest employee so I didn't want to not be taken seriously by metal braces. I went with invisalign and have had them for about 2 months. NOBODY has noticed, not even one perso...
by shawnna89
Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisible Braces
Replies: 6
Views: 2071

retainer for life

My orthodontist advised me that when my treatment is over I will need to wear a retainer 24 hrs a day for a year to keep my results and after that I would be able to wear them at night at least 4 times a week for the rest of my life. With the plastic aligners there are more cases of peoples teeth go...
by shawnna89
Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: every 2 weeks?
Replies: 1
Views: 1285

2 weeks minimum

Nobody should switch after that amount of time because the bone needs the full two weeks to heal. Some people who don't listen to their orthodontist and do what they want and switch early complain about loose teeth it can also cause root damage and although it may not effect you now it will in the f...
by shawnna89
Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:08 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Before and after photos
Replies: 4
Views: 2516

pictures

Im on tray 2 of my treatment i have my blog at http://www.myinvisalignjourney.blogspot.com I have pictures there as well. Congrats on your smile! =)
by shawnna89
Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: How much was your INVISALIGN ?
Replies: 16
Views: 5536

My original price was $5,800 and then my insurance covers $1,500 of my total treatment. In my price included is; - Invisalign (20 Uppers/22 Lowers) - Any refinements needed - Retainers for life as needed - Braces after invisalign if I choose to make any adjustments that the aligners didnt correct -...
by shawnna89
Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: How much was your INVISALIGN ?
Replies: 16
Views: 5536

My original price was $5,800 and then my insurance covers $1,500 of my total treatment. In my price included is; - Invisalign (20 Uppers/22 Lowers) - Any refinements needed - Retainers for life as needed - Braces after invisalign if I choose to make any adjustments that the aligners didnt correct -...