Comments on: Set 3 of my Invisalign braces-Invisalign attachments! http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html The Creation Of My Hollywood Smile Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:25:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Invisalign Attachments http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-2#comment-1663 Invisalign Attachments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:48:09 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1663 That's awesome that your Invisalign Attachments aren't that noticeable. You only have them on your side teeth too! I have to have mine on my front teeth which isn't very fun at all. I'm kind of scared to have them take them off to tell you the truth. I heard it feels like a ton of pressure and its way worse than puttin them on. Thanks for the post! That’s awesome that your Invisalign Attachments aren’t that noticeable. You only have them on your side teeth too! I have to have mine on my front teeth which isn’t very fun at all. I’m kind of scared to have them take them off to tell you the truth. I heard it feels like a ton of pressure and its way worse than puttin them on. Thanks for the post!

]]> By: Jeann http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-1#comment-1614 Jeann Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:46:43 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1614 i'd also like to know that. Will my teeth be smooth again? i’d also like to know that. Will my teeth be smooth again?

]]> By: Sarah http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-2#comment-1612 Sarah Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:17:34 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1612 I am not a dentist, but I have had regular wire (old school type) retainers. Mine had cracks in them and were fine for years. You should be fine until your next set and probably shouldn't have to order a replacement. Check with your dentist though. Good luck. I am not a dentist, but I have had regular wire (old school type) retainers. Mine had cracks in them and were fine for years. You should be fine until your next set and probably shouldn’t have to order a replacement. Check with your dentist though. Good luck.

]]> By: Sarah http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-1#comment-1611 Sarah Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:12:21 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1611 Yes, not sure what I'm going to do about this yet. Yes, not sure what I’m going to do about this yet.

]]> By: Sarah http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-1#comment-1610 Sarah Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:05:55 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1610 Yes, most people need to wear a retainer FOREVER. I had regular braces 15 years ago, and now my teeth are back to almost where they were because I didn't wear my retainer for the last 5 years. So I realize I made a mistake not wearing them! Yes, most people need to wear a retainer FOREVER. I had regular braces 15 years ago, and now my teeth are back to almost where they were because I didn’t wear my retainer for the last 5 years. So I realize I made a mistake not wearing them!

]]> By: Sarah http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-2#comment-1561 Sarah Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:23:44 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1561 Hi, I got my invisalign about 3 days ago. I have a total of 10 attachments... 6 on top. At the office, they had me putting the trays in and taking them out once. Since my appointment went til lunchtime, they suggested I leave them out til I ate. The top tray was sooooooo hard to take out in the office. The assistant just kept saying "keep trying, it'll get easier" blah blah blah. Well I finally popped the thing out but the left side on the top tray gave me serious trouble. I just couldn't get it to budge for the longest time. She directed me to pull at each side equally but this side was not moving. It finally flipped out. Now that I'm wearing them (and now that the office is closed for the weekend...grrr) I've noticed that the left upper side does not fit as snug. I realized this on my first full day of wearing them. Upon looking closer, I see a tiny crack at the back on the left side at the gum line. I seriously think it's from that first time trying to remove it in the office. I will call my ortho tomorrow but I'm starting a new school year as a teacher and it's going to be really hard to get in right away with their limited hours. They actually set me up with invisalign teen even though I'm 24 and assured me there was no difference, just that I would get free aligners should something happen to them. Well, now that it has cracked so easily, I do see the value in that. Does anyone know if there are any other differences between teen and regular? He never did mention to me that I'd be getting teen instead. Also, any ideas on what the crack is doing? I'm wondering if my top aligner is even effective at all with that little tiny crack? So far, I've only felt a little bit of pressure on my lower right side of my mouth. My top is what is so messed up though. Last question...has anyone had to get a replacement? Do you know how long it takes to order? I'm just upset it happened right off the bat and that I could be wearing for these for no reason right now if it's not effective with the crack. Thanks! Hi,

I got my invisalign about 3 days ago. I have a total of 10 attachments… 6 on top. At the office, they had me putting the trays in and taking them out once. Since my appointment went til lunchtime, they suggested I leave them out til I ate. The top tray was sooooooo hard to take out in the office. The assistant just kept saying “keep trying, it’ll get easier” blah blah blah. Well I finally popped the thing out but the left side on the top tray gave me serious trouble. I just couldn’t get it to budge for the longest time. She directed me to pull at each side equally but this side was not moving. It finally flipped out. Now that I’m wearing them (and now that the office is closed for the weekend…grrr) I’ve noticed that the left upper side does not fit as snug. I realized this on my first full day of wearing them. Upon looking closer, I see a tiny crack at the back on the left side at the gum line. I seriously think it’s from that first time trying to remove it in the office. I will call my ortho tomorrow but I’m starting a new school year as a teacher and it’s going to be really hard to get in right away with their limited hours. They actually set me up with invisalign teen even though I’m 24 and assured me there was no difference, just that I would get free aligners should something happen to them. Well, now that it has cracked so easily, I do see the value in that. Does anyone know if there are any other differences between teen and regular? He never did mention to me that I’d be getting teen instead. Also, any ideas on what the crack is doing? I’m wondering if my top aligner is even effective at all with that little tiny crack? So far, I’ve only felt a little bit of pressure on my lower right side of my mouth. My top is what is so messed up though. Last question…has anyone had to get a replacement? Do you know how long it takes to order? I’m just upset it happened right off the bat and that I could be wearing for these for no reason right now if it’s not effective with the crack. Thanks!

]]> By: amanda http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-1#comment-1183 amanda Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:24:18 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1183 Just got my first tray today and was floored when i saw where the attachments were supposed to be...I actually was in tears so I downright refused the top attachments and my dentist was cool with that. so we'll see how it goes..so far it feels ok with the pulling and tugging but uncomfortable to remove.I think I am getting the hang of it though. Just got my first tray today and was floored when i saw where the attachments were supposed to be…I actually was in tears so I downright refused the top attachments and my dentist was cool with that. so we’ll see how it goes..so far it feels ok with the pulling and tugging but uncomfortable to remove.I think I am getting the hang of it though.

]]> By: Felicia http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-1#comment-1180 Felicia Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:56:44 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1180 I am starting my 3rd week and tray 2 of my aligners. Today I had the attachments put on; 7 buttons on top and 9 on the bottom. My teeth hurt. They did feel much tighter than plain aligners. About an hour ago, I went to take of the top aligners, I had some trouble, but I got them off okay. I tried to take off the bottom ones twice and couldn't do it. I was in so much pain I began to cry. It seems around two teeth the aligners wouldn't come off. It felt as if I was pulling out my teeth. I just can't take it. I am going back to the orthodontist tomorrow to see why I can't take it off. My bottom teeth hurt so much. I really regret getting Invisalign. They are too much trouble. I am starting my 3rd week and tray 2 of my aligners. Today I had the attachments put on; 7 buttons on top and 9 on the bottom. My teeth hurt. They did feel much tighter than plain aligners. About an hour ago, I went to take of the top aligners, I had some trouble, but I got them off okay. I tried to take off the bottom ones twice and couldn’t do it. I was in so much pain I began to cry. It seems around two teeth the aligners wouldn’t come off. It felt as if I was pulling out my teeth. I just can’t take it. I am going back to the orthodontist tomorrow to see why I can’t take it off. My bottom teeth hurt so much. I really regret getting Invisalign. They are too much trouble.

]]> By: GammaPaladin http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-1#comment-1170 GammaPaladin Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:43:36 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1170 I wish I'd read this before my orthodontist set up my course of treatment... I have fourteen(!) attachments, judging by a quick count with my tongue. They're *all* sharp edged, and they're on the front of my teeth. My teeth don't even look that bad to start with, I just wanted to get them back to where I could close my jaw and have them all fit together like they did before my wisdom teeth came in and were impacted. They also didn't remove the excess compound after molding the attachments, so the whole tooth feels rough surfaced on every tooth that has an attachment. I wish I'd known I could have had them on the insides, and other such options. I got mine on yesterday and one came off that very evening when I put my trays back in after eating. I wish I’d read this before my orthodontist set up my course of treatment… I have fourteen(!) attachments, judging by a quick count with my tongue. They’re *all* sharp edged, and they’re on the front of my teeth. My teeth don’t even look that bad to start with, I just wanted to get them back to where I could close my jaw and have them all fit together like they did before my wisdom teeth came in and were impacted.

They also didn’t remove the excess compound after molding the attachments, so the whole tooth feels rough surfaced on every tooth that has an attachment.

I wish I’d known I could have had them on the insides, and other such options. I got mine on yesterday and one came off that very evening when I put my trays back in after eating.

]]> By: 33333 http://myinvisalignblog.com/2009/01/i-have-attachments.html/comment-page-1#comment-1145 33333 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:11:31 +0000 http://localhost/wordpress/wordpress-2.8.5/wordpress/2009/01/set-3-of-my-invisalign-braces-invisalign-attachments.html#comment-1145 Just like many of you folks, removing the trays was and has been the most difficult part of the treatment for me. I made a big crack in the morning of day 6 AND another crack on the other side in the afternoon! That freaked me out, I had never been so fearful before meals. I had 2 nightmares within a week of breaking the trays in half. For those of you who tried the outie tool, any tip on how to use it? The instruction says to slide it in between the teeth and the aligner and pull straight down / push straight up, but I found it the aligner will be bent outward in order to fit the tool in. I was not sure if that might damage the structure of the trays. I didn't want to mess with it because there are already 5 cracks on my bottom tray. I tried to do it gently but couldn't get the trays off so I decided to leave it and try again right before switching to tray 2. I'm on tray 1, 2 attachments on the top, 6 on the bottom. Has anyone damaged the trays with the outie tool? Where do you insert the tool from? I tried between 2 teeth but it hurt my gum. If I don't insert it between 2 teeth then the tool couldn't really slide under. I really hope that I could just pull / push from one single point (somewhere has most attachments?) while the trays are all in, then they will pop right out. I hope it works this way. Thanks Just like many of you folks, removing the trays was and has been the most difficult part of the treatment for me. I made a big crack in the morning of day 6 AND another crack on the other side in the afternoon! That freaked me out, I had never been so fearful before meals. I had 2 nightmares within a week of breaking the trays in half.

For those of you who tried the outie tool, any tip on how to use it? The instruction says to slide it in between the teeth and the aligner and pull straight down / push straight up, but I found it the aligner will be bent outward in order to fit the tool in. I was not sure if that might damage the structure of the trays. I didn’t want to mess with it because there are already 5 cracks on my bottom tray. I tried to do it gently but couldn’t get the trays off so I decided to leave it and try again right before switching to tray 2.

I’m on tray 1, 2 attachments on the top, 6 on the bottom.

Has anyone damaged the trays with the outie tool?

Where do you insert the tool from? I tried between 2 teeth but it hurt my gum. If I don’t insert it between 2 teeth then the tool couldn’t really slide under.

I really hope that I could just pull / push from one single point (somewhere has most attachments?) while the trays are all in, then they will pop right out. I hope it works this way.

Thanks

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