{"id":56871,"date":"2022-06-01T22:49:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T02:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/?p=56871"},"modified":"2022-06-02T10:08:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:08:07","slug":"the-truth-about-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therockysafari.com\/2022\/06\/01\/the-truth-about-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"All Done! The Truth About My Experience With Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to straightening teeth and correcting improper bites, Invisalign clear aligners offer a unique and convenient experience compared to traditional metal braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of last week, I’ve officially completed my 15-month-long Invisalign treatment!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I couldn’t be more excited. As a high school student, I wore metal braces for two years. Even though I wore my retainer consistently, my bite shifted after my teenage years and required realignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, during my mid-20s, I’ve undergone Invisalign correction as a re-treatment case lasting 64 weeks in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Disclaimer: <\/strong>The following information is being shared for informative entertainment<\/strong> purposes only. Be sure to consult your dentist or orthodontist for personalized medical advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

INVISALIGN VS. BRACES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike braces which use metal wires and brackets to move teeth, Invisalign consists of wearing a series of clear plastic trays that gradually shift your teeth by applying pressure to them. The Invisalign process works drastically different than traditional braces even though the end result can be similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a patient who has now experienced both types of “braces” firsthand, I have decided to share my experience on my blog for others to learn from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, I’ll attempt to answer some of the most common questions I’ve received by email and from friends during my treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IS INVISALIGN EXPENSIVE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cost of Invisalign can range a lot depending on the complexity of your case. Of course, the best way to find out is to see an orthodontist for a professional consultation. Incidentally, I’ve heard\/read stories of people saying between $3,000 to $4,000 on average. With Insurance, it seems some may pay as little as $2,000 meanwhile out of pocket, others may pay as much as $7,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s a big range because there are a lot of factors that come into play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY IS INVISALIGN SO DIFFICULT? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know a lot of people decide not to move forward with Invisalign after starting? It’s true! I’ve heard more than a handful of stories of people who started only to quit a few weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do you think that happens?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From what I’ve gathered, these are the main reasons why people tend to quit Invisalign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOES INVISALIGN HURT?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People seem to think Invisalign will hurt a lot. Without a doubt, this was the question people asked me the most while I was going through my treatment. In my case, Invisalign did not hurt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I had to take Tylenol once or twice, but that was it. (Studies suggest Invisalign patients should avoid Motrin and Advil.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe I had a dull headache or some tension here or there, but it was never anything serious. I distinctly remember metal braces as a kid hurting much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If fear of pain is holding you back, don’t let it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ADJUSTING TO INVISALIGN<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having plastic in your mouth can be a tough adjustment for some. My first week with Invisalign was spent full of doubt. I questioned if I made a mistake. Feeling some sort of claustrophobic feeling in my mouth, I didn’t know where to put my tongue and felt like I couldn’t breathe right. Thankfully, I adjusted quickly. In fact, you get to a point where you feel weird when you don’t<\/em> have your Invisalign on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I guess some people can’t keep up with the routine, don’t want the commitment, or live too busy of a life to keep up with it. Some people don’t want attachments. Some people don’t trust themselves to wear something that can be so easily removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One solution never works for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INVISALIGN COMPLIANCE REALLY MATTERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign is simple: You wear it, it works. You don’t, it won’t!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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