10 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Getting Invisalign!

I finished my Invisalign treatment one year ago and while I am ultimately happy with the results, the process didn't quite go like I thought it would.

In this video I share 10 things I wish I knew before getting Invisalign... things that I had to learn the hard way when it comes to going through an Invisalign treatment. Things that, I wished somebody told me about! So hopefully they will help you manage your expectations so there are no nasty surprises during your treatment.

Have you gone through Invisalign? I'd love to hear if you agree or have any other things which surprised you along the way. Let's chat down below.

0:00 Invisalign introduction
0:28 The duration
1:09 Dentist vs Ortho
2:21 Trays 4 life
3:02 Clean clean clean
3:30 Tooth pain
4:12 Weight loss?
4:30 Headaches
5:19 Tooth stains
5:55 Tooth shape
6:39 Ill-fitting trays
7:24 Regrets?

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[davet]

Both you and your spouses teeth look great . I did Invisalign with an orthodontist. Wearing a retainer forever isn’t so bad, as it helps prevent teeth cracking for grinders .

[deme]

Came
Across your video looking for Invisalign hacks. You are a great speaker and animated enough to keep your attention. Very authentic speaking. Love it

[robertlebo]

I went to an orthodontist for Invisalign 14 years ago when I was 58 years old. Changed trays every week for three years (156 trays). $8000.00. Very happy with the results. I wear my retainers (which are made of a stronger material than the other trays) every night.

[ThatOneScienceGuy]

I did Invisalign. Here's my advice: do it at an orthodontist and not a dentist like I did. An orthodontist can diagnose bite problems and address them appropriately. A dentist cannot. I have a bite problem that wasn't addressed when I did Invosalign with my dentist. Secondly, DO NOT buy the invisalign retainers. They are so effing expensive and not necessary. Just have your local orthodontist make you custom retainers. They are so much cheaper and work just as well. Not only will you save money but if you need to have a filling you can just get new cheap retainers instead of paying a fortune all over again for the invisalign retainers.

[Ledyoyo]

Ortho here! Thank you for your video. All the issues you had could've been avoided and you could've gotten a more comfortable experience with an orthodontist. As for time, most of my patients finish before the estimated period. A specialist usually can estimate it quite closely. I personally spend a lot of time teaching patients about aligners and common issues with them at the very beginning. Rarely do any of my patients have the issues you mentioned. Also getting Invisalign for esthetics only without taking into account the bite is wasteful. Get it done properly since the cost is similar. Not correcting your bite can led to more damage down the road as well as instability. Don't be afraid to ask tough questions to your orthodontist/dentist and have them show you similar cases to yours. If they don't have any it's not a good sign. Your results look great however. Congratulations on your smile!

[ShadedMeadows]

I have Invisalign thru my dentist. He is very thorough so I have been lucky in that sense. A few things to mention:
If you wear the trays for at least 22 hrs a day and only take them out to eat, the treatment progresses faster.
To clean them, put them in a cup of warm water with a Polident Retainers tab at night while you get ready for bed. Usually clean in 15 mins.
At the end of treatment (this includes refinement) you are given 4 sets of retainers because they do eventually wear down. Each retainer (supposing you don’t grind really bad), should last a very long time.
If you start off with a closed bite and fairly crooked teeth, when tx is done and your bite is now open - it will feel weird for a bit.

[bglasper]

Thank you so much for sharing these things to the world. No one will know unless someone shares it. Glad I stumbled upon your channel. Big help Bro!

[zainabdawood]

This is incredibly helpful for anyone who thinks of having Invisalign cause many of these details wouldn't been said!! :D Thanks a lot for your honesty and effort in providing us with such valuable information :))

[world_meets_boy]

I'm on month 3 of my Invisalign journey (tray 7/20) and soooo ready for it to be over 😂 mostly because the process is a bit time-consuming for me. I wear each tray for 2 weeks, and I only get 3 sets of trays at a time from my dentist, which means i have a dentist appointment every 6 weeks, on top of regular cleanings 😒 with a very busy work schedule...not a fan of having to take time off every 6 weeks for a check-in. Invisalign diet is definitely workin for me though 🤣 I was a big snacker throughout my day, now I dont snack at all. I would normally eat breakfast at work, but now, due to my cleaning regimen, breakfast most days is a quick smoothie. I will say that my dentist office has been VERY invested in my treatment. they switched my cleaning frequency to every 3 months while on Invisalign, so they can buff out any visible staining from teeth shifting, and make sure plaque doesn't build up and cause my trays not to fit as accurately. loving the results so far, and its been a pretty smooth pain-free process (the first 48 hours were the worst 😵‍💫) i brush and floss 3x a day now, and literally only take my trays out to eat, do my cleaning regimen, and pop em back in.

[areallyboredguy]

Try slathering your tee to with sensodyne and leaving it for a few minutes when whitening your teeth. It helps to refill the little holes in your teeth and reduce sensitivity. Also try fluoride gel.

[Dohair]

After seeing the results from my child in braces I loved her teeth. I opted for Invisalign. 9 months in and never saw results like my child. I swapped to braces to end my results. Actually getting better results and I believe I will be happy. In the end I wish I would have just went with braces and I would have had better results in faster time.
The trays were fine, I swapped once a week. There was no pain, and yes you wear them 23 hours a day. I just personally didn’t think the results are flawless and for the price it should be.

[DonnieKHall]

Wonderfully done video. You and your wife have beautiful smiles. Thanks for sharing.

[eSkrillaG]

although my dentist said I really didnt need invisalign, i wanted to fix the extra spaces in my teeth. I'm on my 4th tray of 14, not mad at it and the progress already has me excited. I've lost about 4lbs but my fiance and i are dieting so this is working in my favor since I'm not munching because I don't want to remove them constantly. I'm a very discipline routined person so brushing my trays every morning doesn't bother me much. cant wait til the end to see the final result.

[Luke]

Trays not fitting is a red flag. I went with an orthodontist and even the first tray was a perfect fit. My dentist is really legit and has high standards, he referred me to a really good orthodontist. They take 360 3D imaging and X-rays and really take their time planning out the treatment. Took about a month from consult to start my first tray. They are so detailed it’s mind blowing. I mentioned I had nasal issues on my left nostril and the doc was like “well let’s see if we can find the issue” and he was able to go layer by layer from the scan and identify where my nasal cavity was constricted and then recommended I take that to a doctor to have it looked at. Previous med doctor couldn’t find what an orthodontist found in seconds. It’s unreal.

[notachance]

It is very interesting to hear that in your country dentists can prescribe Invisalign - in Europe, and I am speaking for Croatia, any treatment that alters the position and/or bite has to be done by orthodontists and they take their time to explain the process and make sure that you set realistic expectations. All in all, you make some great points in your video. I am currently on tray 5 out of the initial 50. I was immediately told that I would have to wear retainers for several months basically 24/7 and then it is advised to wear them for the rest of your life during the night. I was also told that each situation is different and many variables have to be taken into account, which could lead to either shortening or extending the tray wear and also the need for refinements.

[jenniferh.]

This video was exactly my experience (Invisalign through dentist). Every one of my concerns was ignored. My bite is still off and I have unclosed gaps and TMJ headaches. After 3 years and $4, 200 I was told “Oh well, that’s as good as it’s going to get.” I’m currently looking into litigation.

[Valturnaqueen]

As you get older, your teeth move. That’s why I have Invisalign. I went to an orthodontist. So make sure you wear the retainer.

[thysonsacclaim]

For sensitive teeth from whitening, you need to:

Use an nHAP and fluoride based toothpaste for a couple weeks beforehand. This will help block the porous tubules that get irritated.

After you whiten, use a toothpaste like Sensodyne which has a pain killer in it. This will flow through the remaining tubules and help with the pain.

In both cases, DON'T RINSE YOUR MOUTH AFTER BRUSHING. Toothpaste needs to sit on the teeth. And do not drink for 30 minutes.

[JuniperBarryz]

I finished Invisalign a few months ago. I wish I watched this earlier. My teeth are straight but my bite feels soooo odd. Will take some getting used to. Got a dental implant done as well so there’s really no going back unless I wanna cough up a ton of money.

[drarunaj]

I had braces for about 18 months when I was 15.. I skipped using retainers after a yr and now at 29, my teeth almost relapsed.
I went to an ortho and now Im on a 7 month Invisalign plan.. I think it may extend to 10 months.
Thanks for these info❤