Invisalign Impressions

This morning I went to the orthodontist to have impressions made of my teeth and bite for the Invisalign trays. I had researched this part of the process before hand so I would know what to expect. I can honestly say it was not bad at all! Some of the posts I read by other people stated they had problems gagging while the procedure was being done. I didn't experience this. The putty was thick and did not run down my throat. There was one mold taken for both the upper and lower teeth (one at a time, not both together). The only part that felt odd about the impressions was then they were removed. There is some suction that you feel when the mold is first removed, but its not painful, just a little pressure. The time needed for each impression was two minutes. The third impression was a bite impression. This did not use a plate to hold the compound, rather it was squirted directly on my lower teeth, after which I had to bite down on my back teeth for 30 seconds. Again, when you try to open your mouth, there is some slight suction while the teeth come apart. The whole process took about 30 minutes. My suggestion to anyone apprehensive about this step would be to not get worked up about it. IT IS NOT BAD! Relax and breath through your nose. Again, if anyone has any specific questions about what happened during my procedure just ask!

My next post will not be until after I get the Invisalign trays from my orthodontist (currently set for August 26)!

Orthodontic Consultation

On July 13 I had my orthodontic consultation for the Invisalign treatment. It began with a panographic x-ray of my mouth and jaw, followed by close up pictures of my face and teeth. The pictures and x-ray were uploaded into a computer and prepared for the orthodontist to review. I was told by the orthodontist my approximate treatment time is 16 months, at a cost of $5,995.00. This was actually less than I had anticipated, but still expensive for sure. (I hesitated to post the cost, however when I did my research, I always wanted to know roughly what to expect. Keep in mind everyone's case will be different. This is just to give a ball park idea. I want to be upfront and candid with this blog, so the cost is an important part to know).

The price includes all orthodontic treatment and appointments, refinement aligners should I need them and final retainers.

That was about it for the consultation. It took a little less than an hour. I asked several questions about the aligners and the overall treatment process, otherwise it would have been a little shorter.

If anyone has specific questions about the consultation procedure just ask. It was really straight forward, so I dont have too many details but will answer anything I can.

Welcome to My Invisalign Blog!

This is my story about making the commitment to those teeth aligners known as Invisalign. Wanting to show my appreciation for all the experiences people have shared while on their journey to a better smile, I decided to pay it forward and document my experience. I sincerely hope it serves as a valuable informational tool for anyone considering this method of orthodontic treatment. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have!