Invisalign Reviews

Varsatusa   Los Angeles

Posted at 9:59pm on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

I am on my 12th aligner (out of 30) and very impressed with the results until now. I had talking problem for first 2 days, but then it came to very normal. I am loving the aligners.It also controlled my eating pattern and I lost 10 lbs in 2 months without extra effort!

Vanessa   Lagos, Nigeria

Posted at 7:46pm on Saturday, February 13th, 2010

I really want to get invisalign. I might get them too. I hate braces (on me)and i would like invisalign. The only bad thing is that my mom isnt so sure it works.I give her internet proof, but she isnt so sure + it is expensive. Any pros for invisalign that would help Persuade my mom? Please start with Dear Van:
thanks alot, Vanessa

Ernie   Boston area

Posted at 10:00pm on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

I am an orthodontist and would like to tell all patients to be aware. I have treated over 300 patients and have used this product for many years. The product is great in the hands of an orthodontist that knows what they are doing. There are many orthodontists and general dentists that don't have enough experience. I back up each one of my cases with FREE braces if I cannot get the results that were promised with Invisalign. Invisalign has a new marketing program on their website that directs you to the offices that are doing the most volume. It does not guarantee anything about the experience level or expertise. Their elite, premiere provider and preferred provider designations are only based on volume. They want to funnel cases to dentists that will slap Invisalign on any patient even if the case outcome is questionable. Make sure you ask your dentist how many cases he or she has personally treated and finished. Also ask about limitations of treatment and if they will finish the treatment for free with braces if you are not satisfied. Anyone confident in their abilities should be able to offer this. Good luck.

Nyla   Cunningham

Posted at 4:53pm on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

I do not recommend Invisalign braces to anyone. At first my treatment went alright. But after I was done, there was still gaps in between my teeth. So my dentist took another impression to see if they can close the gaps a little bit more. After waiting 2 months, my dentist just called me back and told me that they can't do anything about the gaps. I'm going down there at lunch time to talk to them about it. I feel that they promised me something that couldn't deliver. I feel like my dentist should've recommend traditional braces because he would know for sure that they worked!

Poussin   Vancouver, BC

Posted at 6:54am on Saturday, January 9th, 2010

ANSWER TO CAT:

Hey Cat, they do work, especially since your case isn't very severe. You take them off when you eat and drink. You don't have to brush your teeth before putting them back on after eating. I carry a little bottle of mouthwash (no alcohol content) and rinse my mouth every time I eat before putting them back on. When I wake up, I soak them in 1/2 a tablet of Polident sports guard bacteria cleanser. Beofre going to bed, I brush them with toothpaste. It's all very easy and simple. I highly recommend Invisaligns, but not for peple with severe teeth problems. In my case I had severe crowding and stuff and once the Invisaligns moved everything in place, the cahnge was so dramatic that I ended up with gaps all over. They were so wide that food would constantly get stuck in them and made them look brown and made the gaps look even bigger!

Poussin   Vancouver, BC

Posted at 6:45am on Saturday, January 9th, 2010

I started Invisaligns last April 2009. My bottom teeth had extreme crowding, and my upper teeth were not the same depth. I saw those gorgoeus pictures at the dentist office and decided to spring for the $6000 procedure. My crooked teeth had always bothered me. Whenever I looked at photos, my upper teeth looked like some of the teeth were missing. It is now January 2010 and I am still wearing them. I am in the "refinement" stage. The good thing about Invisaligns is that they don't finish until you are absoulutely satisfied. Did they straighten my teeth? Yes. But now there are huge gaps betweent he teeth that have moved. Also, they did not fix the problem with my upper teeth. My dentist says that Invisaligns cannot make my upper teeth look all the same depth. He says that it's a mistake of my former dentist who did my caps 20 years ago and made them too thick. Now he suggests that I get veneers for my 6 front teeth and that means I will have to fork out another $3000. Those pictures of people with straight teeth after using Invisaligns were amazing, and maybe I was naive, but I thought that after shelling out $6000 that my teeth would look lke theirs too. It would have been nice to know that my teeth would never look like theirs unless I fork out more money. Beware people!

Clarissa   UK

Posted at 12:35pm on Friday, January 1st, 2010

Oh gosh I'm so confused!
I heard that they DO work but not on really serious cases. I have a very very slight overlaping tooth at the front; will it work? and IS IT INVISIBLE? It doesnt look like it to me.......please guys actually give some facts x

steven   new york

Posted at 2:04am on Saturday, December 12th, 2009

age 45 had braces when i was 16 the orthodontist pushed my teeth in to far i did not where retainer after taking off braces. now 25 years later they kept moving and getting worse. now i have 1 tray left and it has been almost 1 year. i see some improvement but no where near a good smile . i can guarantee i am not even close to being done. i also want to add that i have attachments on everyone of my teeth and also rubber bands. this was never told to me until afterwards. anyway bottom line is they are not clear if you have attachments and rubber bands you always want to hide your smile. still not done

Greg   Newnan , GA

Posted at 9:51pm on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

I'm on 3rd set of trays. Bottom teeth are crowded and top teeth are fairly straight. Will need to wear for 13 months on bottom and 3 months on top. So far so good. Trays hurt for first couple of days. Seem to be working fairly well. Bottom teeth are straightening out.

teresaberardi@aol.com   New York

Posted at 2:48am on Sunday, September 27th, 2009

I am on my second day of invisalign. I had braces as a teenager. I only have some spacing issues, due to my teeth shifting. I am getting a total of 8 top trays and 10 bottom trays. My top sets don't cover my last molar. They have eliminated that tooth. Has anyone else had this? I am feeling some pressure. Other than that I am fine.

Amy   UK

Posted at 10:06pm on Sunday, September 20th, 2009

I had overlapping top front tooth which I had corrected when I was about 15, now I'm 27 and they moved back. Also slightly wonky bottom teeth. I got invisalign about a year ago. At the time I was told it was the most basic and easiest to treat problem and would be quick 6 month treatment. My teeth are still no where near straight. I've had 2 lots of refinement. My top wonky tooth is still coming out at an angle but isn't overlapping. My dentist wanted to fill it in to make it look straight! I did not agree and asked for more treatment. The costs are £3500. I have 3 top ones left, and one bottom one. They are still nowhere near straight and if I could go back in time I'd have train tracks again and save my money.

Caiti   NYC

Posted at 8:30am on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

I have almost perfect teeth. No over/under bites, no crowding, no damage looking, almost all teeth are straight...except for the two teeth next to my two front teeth. One on each side. Those two are just a bit overlapping my two front teeth, and because of this i am forced to have somebody correct my mouth. I was hesitant, and hoping that my dad would forget it, but i knew that someday, i would need to correct my teeth. I didnt want to go through all the hassle of metal braces for just two teeth that will barely need alot of time. I especially didnt want to look goofy. Im not vain, but this year i was finally stepping up my image. And then i learned about Invisalign. I was so excited about the fact that i could eat WHATEVER i want, WHENEVER i want, and still look the way that i do. I read tons of review, and most of them were good. But then i came to thise site, and now im scared. I really dont want to have any problems, especially since my families a bit tight on money. Im also wondering, do you have to brush your teeth at school after eating lunch? If someone could post something on here with the first line saying..ANSWER TO CATI:.......i would realllly appreciate it.

Franki   Texas

Posted at 3:58pm on Friday, June 19th, 2009

Do NOT get invisaligns. They do seem to work well at first. However, two of my teeth receded into my gums and I am now in traditional braces after almost TWO YEARS in Invisaligns. Go with traditional!

Judy Thomson   San Diego

Posted at 7:40pm on Thursday, June 18th, 2009

WARNING: They work fine for most, and they're comfortable for most ... but for some people (Me!) they hurt like hell due to SHARP EDGES! I guess a lot depends on the quality of the impression but my tongue is always torn and scratched. I'm on my 8th tray. Buyer beware!

hannah   chennai

Posted at 4:25pm on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Dental emergencies don't happen too often, but if and when they do, immediate action.is often necessary.If you are in pain, this emergency dentist will aim to see you as soon as possible. emergency dentist often do it within an hour, but certainly within the day. Pretty rare for an emergency dentist in Sydney! Don't worry, emergency dentist is available almost any time, these guys are open evenings and even Sundays!
Sydney Dentist

Natalie   California

Posted at 1:50pm on Friday, May 22nd, 2009

I am in my 3rd day of wearing my first set of trays. They are definately akward and a little painful at first but now in my 3rd day I feel more comfortable with them. It takes practice to get them out, it comes in time. The only thing bugging me right now is the bottom tray, it seems like the back seam of the tray is waaay far down near the base of my tounge..its rough and scratchy.

Shan   Idaho

Posted at 12:31am on Monday, March 30th, 2009

Did Not work for me at all on my top. On the bottom once done will all the sets my teeth were only fairly straight, not at all perfect like what you'd get from braces.

Barb   Illinois

Posted at 10:44pm on Friday, March 27th, 2009

I was the perfect patient. I always wore the aligners, and I was fitted by an orthodontist. They did not work, and now I am wearing braces. I will probably have to wear the metal braces for 4 or 5 months, and that is after 3 sets of aligners - 29 in total, over a year of aligners for very little. Just wear the braces, that is where you end up anyway.

Joe P   California

Posted at 3:02am on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

This is a good introduction to Invisalign, but there's much more info a potential candidate needs to know, such as being eligible for Invisalign, having teeth filed, getting extended treatment, etc.

Invisalign is not a solve-it-all type of braces. But it's a good alternative.

http://www.invisalignresults.com/

ret   kansas

Posted at 7:31pm on Thursday, March 5th, 2009

im on my 14 of 14 and it work ok, not complete strait. not recommended.

Julie   UK

Posted at 12:25pm on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

I'm on tray 13 out of 14 on my top teeth and the results are amazing! Still got another 10 sets to go on the bottom teeth but am sooo glad I went for invisalign

Kelly   Indonesia

Posted at 1:38pm on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Hi,

I just got my first set of trays yesterday. And I am proud to say I have managed to take them out and put them back in 3 times now. The first time is a nightmare and you literally feel that your entire teeth will come out but it gets easier. They are not agony but they do feel really tight and uncomfortable i'm hoping that this will wear off in the next day, or i'll go mad. I had several buttons/ bumps welded onto my teeth they are the same colour as my teeth but a bit unsighlty no one told me about them!!!!

marie robbins   san francisco

Posted at 2:37pm on Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

definetely, I will not recommend invisalign, I had nothing but problems for the past two years and I will have to live with them for the rest of my life, my teeth are overlapping, by bit is off, can't close my jaws, wake-up with headaches, I have to put a piec of cloth in one side of my mouth when I go to sleep so it will be even with the other side. this costs me $5,000.00

Tex   Texas

Posted at 10:54pm on Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

I've been wearing them for 3 weeks now and I can tell already they are working. They especially work for spacing issues. Not heard much for people with crowding problems. A retainer was suggested after I am complete with invisalign but no braces. You will spend some time not only brushing your teeth but also the aligners but well worth it. Speach was back to normal within a day. I'd recomend them if affordable

Cindy   London

Posted at 9:51pm on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

I have been thinking about getting invisalign Braces, I had a consultation and was impressed until the othodontist told me at the end of treatment I still may need to wear fixed braces (train tracks) for 2-3 months, he said this is standard to tell patients this when using invisalign, did anyone else get told this?