Almost two months and very concerned--can you help or advise

[faithatlanta]

I have had my aligners for about 2 months. I have starting to have lots of doubts since I onlydid this to correct my crowded bottom teeth and overbite--I liked my top front teeth.

The aligners have caused a lot of discomfort; however, my main concerns are that in my treatment plan it said that my upper and lower dental arches will be widened. I am wondering if that will cause any facial or jaw line changes? My midlines are presently mixed center and will be moved to right and lower one will shifted to the left? Will that affect my features, lips in any way?

Also, I didnt realize that my front teeth were going to be moved before I had my trays made --they looked fine to me and just wanted my crooked bottom to be straightned and fix my overbite. The front tooth on left is a little longer now and in my final clincheck, that becomes a little shorter than my right tooth. Was upset with I viewed my upper view on clincheck as it seemed my two front teeth were being pushed down in video? I feel this is more than I anticipated. I am wondering if I should have left well enough alone since I have a child (or two) who is getting married and am concerned with the pictures. Is it too late to discontinue my treatment if I only started in July and that is less than 2 months? I had 9 attachments put on, which also surprised me and they already did some grinding already to make room for my bottom teeth which are overcrowded.

Also, when I am reading about other peoples problems down the road as the months go on; refinements, extended time of treatment...it suddenly doesn't seem all that worth it. When I look at my final clincheck, instead of feeling excited and looking forward to the new look, I tend to like my present front teeth look better? How often to people have problems with gum or tooth loss?

Any advice or suggestions?

Help...having trouble sleeping at night!

[andrea26]

Hi
I wouldn't worry too much. But I understand your concerns. I am sure your ortho, if he is experienced, knows what he is doing. Doesn't matter how many teeth you wanted corrected, all your teeth have to be moved in order to do that.
And , yes most people will have to wear refinements which are just additional trays but I don't think it's a big deal,it just means you will wear invisalign a bit longer. I never once regreted going through the treatment.
Now I have nice straight teeth Good luck and remember it will be worth it!

[sammywantstraightteeth]

I have also had invisalign for about 2 months. Both my arches needed work.

I was worried before about the likelyhood of refinements and extended treatment time, but I've come to the conclusion that I can worry about that when the time comes. You aren't forced to have the refinements, you might decide that whilst your teeth aren't perfect at the end they might be good enough and you decide it isn't worth more treatment.

Don't worry about photos. I doubt you would see the aligners in anything but a super-close-up - and only the happy couple are likely to get those on the day

If you discontinue treatment at this point, there is no guarantee your teeth will move back to an acceptable position willingly. You should discuss this as an option with your ortho who will be able to comment directly on your case.

Whatever you decide, don't decide too quickly. You might just be going through a temporary phase of doubt and to rush into stopping treatment now may do more harm that good. Gather lots of information, and make an informed decision with the help of your ortho.