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Comment on Removing My Invisalign Attachments Or Buttons… by joyce

joyce — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:21:54 +0000

Deb, i am 52 and just got my attachments put on 14 in total amd i am having a bitch of a time removing them. Deb do you have any tips?

Comment on Invisalign Braces- A day in the life by Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:09:21 +0000

I regularly leave my invisalign out for 4 to 6 hours a day. This is because I socialize a lot, and will often be out with friends for drinks and dinner for several hours at a time. I also like to drink coffee in the mornings and afternoons, and go out to lunch a lot. So, it’s just very hard to wear them 22 hours per day. I don’t know if I’m hurting myself by doing this, but I also don’t wan to change my lifestyle.

Comment on Top Ten Tips For Removing Invisalign Braces by Courtney

Courtney — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:57:44 +0000

So glad I stumbled upon this post and these comments! I just got my attachments yesterday, after wearing Invisalign without attachments for one month. I was not prepared for the difficulty in yanking off the trays! Yikes! I, too, felt desperate, and I was on the verge of tears when I decided to turn to the internet. Thank goodness others have felt despair as I have! I was thinking I should have done the metal braces when others commented above that they are way worse. I’m thankful for these tips. I did try the paper towel method this morning. I did have trouble, but the trays did come off, not as quick as I’d like, but I only got the attachments yesterday. I suppose I need more practice. I’m glad for forums like this where I can see that I’m not alone!

Comment on Removing My Invisalign Attachments Or Buttons… by Deb

Deb — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:45:28 +0000

I just had a set of attachments put on today. It was an uncomfortable experience, but not painful. I’m on tray 3 of 44 (!) so I have a long time still to go! I waited until I was 50+ and couldn’t bite or chew correctly due to malocclusion, which is one reason I’ve got so many trays in the process. It’s neither fun nor inexpensive, but if it will help me be able to actually chew my food instead of swallowing it nearly whole, it will be worth it!

Comment on Top Ten Tips For Removing Invisalign Braces by Betsy

Betsy — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:19:38 +0000

Thanks for your sage advice. The panicky feeling at the beginning was unexpected and so led to more anxiety. Shaky fingers don’t help — hopefully the paper towel strategy will. My nails are taking a beating.

Comment on After Invisalign….Essix Retainers, Vivera or Fixed? by Senior Smile

Senior Smile — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:13:53 +0000

I find the Vivera retainers much like the aligners, but thicker. They are comfortable and I really don’t notice them.
I wasn’t absolutely 100% satisfied with my teeth after 2+ years of aligners and refinements but I was ready to stop so going to retainers was just too tempting. Now a few months later I regret that. Using Essix is a great idea so that later you can change your mind if not completely thrilled with the final result.
I found that 3 months day/night wear was still not long enough that I could go to nights only. They were difficult and a bit painful to re-insert after only 4 hrs without. I will try again after 6 months. How long for others?

Comment on After Invisalign….Essix Retainers, Vivera or Fixed? by admin

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:25:56 +0000

Hi there!

So happy that you are in retainers! Unfortunately my lower teeth still aren’t completely finished but my orthodontist has come up with a fabulous idea to get them done without having to wear my aligners 24/7. He’s investigating and if it works I’ll find out at my next appointment at which time I’ll post about it. I have a feeling I’ll be something of a guinea pig again, but I really don’t mind.

Are you pleased with your teeth having finished treatment? How are you finding the Vivera retainers?

Thanks so much for reading.

Comment on After Invisalign….Essix Retainers, Vivera or Fixed? by Senior Smile

Senior Smile — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:52:06 +0000

Hearty Congratulations–What a long journey!
Are you then wearing retainers for both upper and lower? Your lower “wonky” tooth is now in place?
I have been wearing Vivera retainers for 3 months today and change to set 2 for day/night for another 3 months, and then nights only. How tight do they feel when you insert them at night? Like new aligners? Or just slightly snug or as if they’ve been out for only an hour?
Thanks

Comment on Top Ten Tips For Removing Invisalign Braces by Celia

Celia — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:19:25 +0000

I’m just embarking on the Invisalign path and will be getting my moulds done in a few weeks, after which time there’s not really any turning back! I’m nervous about not being able to get the aligners out to eat as everyone here seems to have found it incredibly difficult. I’ve already bought some Outies from Amazon (US) so I’m hoping these help a bit (and save my nails too!). I also had metal train track braces as a teenager and every tightening session was horrid with wires cutting up the inside of my mouth and elastic bands all over the place. Surely Invisalign can’t be worse than that?! Anyway, I’ll report back in a month or so when hopefully I’ll be on set 1. Great blog though and very helpful advice, thanks everyone!

Comment on After Invisalign….Essix Retainers, Vivera or Fixed? by Fixing Overbite

Fixing Overbite — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:16:13 +0000

I hope that’s the type of retainer my ortho will give me as it is less noticeable. I still got some 1-2 years for my braces