⚠My Invisalign journey is now complete. 🎉 The final results: th-cam.com/video/nFa5f1FGlfY/w-d-xo.html A playlist of my updates throughout the process: th-cam.com/video/aDv53aWHfHs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this latest update. Your videos have helped me thru my first week with my Aligners. Look forward to seeing your update on Jan 2022. And congrats on your recent marriage. That’s awesome!
I have committed to start in January. 37 trays over 9 months. I look forward to hearing how you get on with the wire fixed and removable retainers. How have you found dealing with meals and snacks?
Changes your life for sure as you can't just eat anything when you want, and have to think about how and if you can clean your teeth ASAP after eating. I bring listerine to work as I don't have access to a sink and it is a good substitute but also a pain but great if you're dieting
Not too bad to be honest. It has helped me keep weight off. I do find though I tend to eat a bit more around mealtimes sometimes to make up for the lack of ability to snack. And on odd occasions, I have taken them out, had the snack I craved and then brushed. Often not worth it!!
I stop it =) Honestly, just the tough of taking them out makes me lose the desire for snacks. Taking into consideration, I am wearing bands to correct my bite. I am eating better and proper now, as I am more organised with my meal, not drinking too much coffee or wine, just plenty of water. I am tracing the two hours window with the timer on my phone. So every day I set it for two hours, when I take the retainers out I start it after I clean my teeth and retainer and put them back I pause the timer. Normally I got between 1 1/2 hour to 45 minutes spares =)
@@joeybbbbbz I agree with you. What I realise two days ago, sparkling water work amazingly if you don't have Listerine at hand and you got a spontaneous meal out.
@@koskaloca Umm.. I'm pretty sure sparkling water is all most as bad as sodas when it comes to your teeth. You don't want to drink sparkling water and the put on the trays, where the teeth can soak in the water.
I’m excited to start my treatment soon. I was given options for different brands of aligners but after being hesitant and trying to decide what’s best, the same office was able to price match Invisalign treatment to their cheapest option and saved me $2000. I think unlimited trays, comfort, materials , precision and effectiveness are all worth going thru Invisalign. I appreciate your in depth videos of your own treatment and how it’s going.
I am surprised they didn't realise you need to correct your bite. I am on my 5th tray and wearing the band, to correct my bite too. The total treatment is estimated for nine-month or 42 trays. You are looking very good =)
Thanks. They did plan to adjust/correct my bite, but the actual movement didn't quite work as anticipated in the earlier trays so some additional adjustments required. Good luck to you. It will be worth it.
fuckkk i just started yesterday so tray 1, 1 year to go for me i like to eat in random schedules and now i cant do that i need to adapt and have a specific schedule rip
@@HannahWade199 the first couple of days are the worst, then it gets better, I took pain killer the first two days, now I don't have to. Even changing to tray 2 didn't hurt. Good luck!
Informative, articulate and unbiased. Wonderful detailed reviews…Thank you Jon. I’m across the pond in California so, please could you convert your cost reporting in US dollars as well please ? Your invisalign journey has made me a permanent subscriber to your channel for dental care. You are providing a great service. Many thanks.
Hi John. Thanks for the kind words. Pricing varies considerably based on personal circumstances & the exact Invisalign product uses. It isn't quite as straightforward as UK prices converting to US $ based on the exchange rate. But, as a very rough guide $3000-7000 dollars.
Invisalign braces were a nightmare for me. In the process of Shifting my teeth, the braces tore off four of my crowns. What was left of the tooth underneath could not be saved and had to be removed. I went for what I thought was the next best thing, implants. Another huge fail! In less than 4 years, one of my implants fell out and another is loose. After spending close to $20,000 , my mouth is a mess . I have lost all faith in the dental community.
No. I have mine still. Some are partially erupted and the treatment was still able to take place. There might be some circumstances where they need to be removed to give more space, but it isn't a case of they have to be.
These videos are so helpful. I have 13 trays and I’m hoping 🤞🏾 that will be it. I’m a little embarrassed to say but I didn’t anticipate the teeth sensitivity and less eating part but I was happy to learn that it’s normal.
Retainers after orthodontic treatment do have to be worn for a lifetime. There are different types, notably permeant and removable. Many have a combination of both. The permanent is fitted to the back of the front teeth and then the removable retainer worn at night.
It’s March 2022 now, I hope you give another update. I am on day 2 if my journey. It’s been pretty uncomfortable. I have to call my dentist bc now I’m not sure if it’s 14 weeks or 14 trays. I honestly did no research & I was not prepared for this at all. Your videos helped me so much
Hi Don. Thanks for following along. There won't be any more on my Invisalign journey as we are now completed. All the videos are here: th-cam.com/play/PLAeTjwo5Ms7aOVzrxqVBSKIMqmwAW9AzW.html We are hoping next year to bring more videos on Invisalign though to help people get their most pressing questions answered.
Hi Jon, I love all your videos and have purchased many dental products based on your recommendations. Thank you for sharing you Invisalign journey so far. Your experience and candour along with my own dentist's recommendation have led me to commence my own Invisalign journey. I am really looking forward to watching your final Invisalign post and the outcome of your realignment treatment.
Hi Katarina. I am pleased you have found my videos helpful. That is what I want to achieve and if it allows people like yourself to go into treatment and decisions more aware of what to expect, I am happy. An update will be coming, my treatment didn't quite end in January, for reasons that I will explain in the final update, but very close to the end now and pleased with the results.
Electric Teeth if a dentist attaches or buttons to a patient's teeth. Should that patients use an Oral B ortho brush head, instead of a normal Oral B brush head?
Thank you for your update. I happy that you talked about your bite; other TH-camrs don't mention it. I am currently using Invisalign and at the beginning of my journey (May 2021) I never had bite issues until now. My teeth are all aligned by now but I having this big problem with my bite. It's so annoying when I am eating, especially when I am eating meat, pasta or salad and veggies with thick skin. I am really worried that I started this journey to align one bent tooth but now the function of my teeth is screwed up. I am only hoping that eventually the bite will be perfect again; otherwise I will regret doing this Invisalign teeth alignment. Looking forward for your final review, especially on the bite issue. Thanks!
@@tatiananotami1861 my bite still off but I am not finished with my Invisalign treatment yet. It’s close. When I finish, I’ll come back here and update you on my bite. 👍🏼
@@jadisjoy actually I spent 2 years with Invisalign but now I’m on braces because my bite didn’t get fixed with the Invisalign which pleas the one that mess it up. I didn’t have a good experience with Invisalign so I don’t recommend to anyone based on my experience. Also I don’t know anyone in person who has actually finished Invisalign.
@@TheMMAlegria thank you, really appreciate your sharing. I'm considering invisalign to improve my slight mouth/teetg protrusion. The orthodontist I went to recommended invisalign and pulling out 4 teeth. I'm worrying whether I should go on at all.
We don't generally recommend expensive toothpastes. In many instances a basic/cheap toothpaste is fine. For particular needs such as sensitivity, a more premium toothpaste might be better. The premium paste may have a better range of ingredients that could help improve and maintain the teeth better.
He’s certainly right about the sensitivity toothpaste. I’d add that the whitening Colgate 3D is good. Make sure you don’t rinse after brushing. Even better if you use at night with a retainer. A side note. I m not sold on the permanent retainers. They make flossing difficult
Thank you for your helpful videos. I am in my first week of aligners. Food gets stuck in my teeth which used to not ever before and each time I eat a meal to brush is not sustainable. Also brushing immediately after a meal can damage the teeth enamel due to the acidic environment created in the mouth. Flossing several times a day also is not sustainable and may create gaps in my teeth. Please could you advise me on what to do? Did you face food getting stuck in your teeth due to the attachments as well? If yes, did you brush and floss after every meal?
Food can get stuck in between the teeth and around the attachments. The position of the teeth are being moved and you will find that things that didn't happen before do now. This is ever changing as the teeth move. Brushing after every meal has to become sustainable. It is a key part to successful treatment with clear aligners. Yes, technically brushing after every meal can damage the enamel due to the acidic environment. However, failing to brush and having the aligners over the teeth for long periods of time is considered more damaging. This is because the food/bacteria is trapped between the aligner and the tooth creating an excellent environment for plaque and potential long term damage to the teeth. After eating, you can rinse the mouth out and drink water to help reduce the acidic environment. It is important to brush and floss. Flossing, done correctly does not create gaps in the teeth. I have brushed after every meal. These have been odd exceptions where maybe I was out, and waited half an hour until I got home, but this is perhaps 2 or 3 times in nearly a year of wearing them.
Hi, For me, water flosser is better than the traditional one & it doesn't give that feeling of making gaps between my teeth. It could be helpful for you. I'm using waterpick & it's really good.
It depends on individual circumstances. But unless the wisdom teeth and impacting the teeth in such a way that the treatment requires them to be removed, they can say. Mine did and all of mine are only partially erupted.
@@ElectricTeeth thanks for your swift reply. I’m actually worrying about being told not needing to remove them. Since they’re still growing, what if they start having effects once I’m done with the invisalign treatment. Can they be removed by then?
Do you mean on the top of the teeth, or the sides? I had interproximal reduction (IPR) on some teeth to be able to move them into place. My 2 front teeth are therefore slightly less triangular and more squared off than they once were to allow the teeth to come together closer.
It really does depend Graham as there are so many variables. As a guide you are looking at £2000-5000 with most falling around the lower to middle of this price range.
Oh I see. I don't know the exact cost, it was included as part of the package price. As a guess, I think you would be looking at about £100-300 per arch.
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⚠My Invisalign journey is now complete. 🎉
The final results: th-cam.com/video/nFa5f1FGlfY/w-d-xo.html
A playlist of my updates throughout the process: th-cam.com/video/aDv53aWHfHs/w-d-xo.html
Excellent thank you. Do u feel healthier..did u lise weight and also do uadvice to wear them in the gym or I go swimming as well
Thank you for this latest update. Your videos have helped me thru my first week with my Aligners. Look forward to seeing your update on Jan 2022. And congrats on your recent marriage. That’s awesome!
Thanks Kathy. The struggles you might have had in this first week will get easier, I promise.
I have committed to start in January. 37 trays over 9 months. I look forward to hearing how you get on with the wire fixed and removable retainers. How have you found dealing with meals and snacks?
Changes your life for sure as you can't just eat anything when you want, and have to think about how and if you can clean your teeth ASAP after eating. I bring listerine to work as I don't have access to a sink and it is a good substitute but also a pain but great if you're dieting
Not too bad to be honest. It has helped me keep weight off. I do find though I tend to eat a bit more around mealtimes sometimes to make up for the lack of ability to snack. And on odd occasions, I have taken them out, had the snack I craved and then brushed. Often not worth it!!
I stop it =) Honestly, just the tough of taking them out makes me lose the desire for snacks. Taking into consideration, I am wearing bands to correct my bite. I am eating better and proper now, as I am more organised with my meal, not drinking too much coffee or wine, just plenty of water. I am tracing the two hours window with the timer on my phone. So every day I set it for two hours, when I take the retainers out I start it after I clean my teeth and retainer and put them back I pause the timer. Normally I got between 1 1/2 hour to 45 minutes spares =)
@@joeybbbbbz I agree with you. What I realise two days ago, sparkling water work amazingly if you don't have Listerine at hand and you got a spontaneous meal out.
@@koskaloca Umm.. I'm pretty sure sparkling water is all most as bad as sodas when it comes to your teeth. You don't want to drink sparkling water and the put on the trays, where the teeth can soak in the water.
I’m excited to start my treatment soon. I was given options for different brands of aligners but after being hesitant and trying to decide what’s best, the same office was able to price match Invisalign treatment to their cheapest option and saved me $2000. I think unlimited trays, comfort, materials , precision and effectiveness are all worth going thru Invisalign. I appreciate your in depth videos of your own treatment and how it’s going.
Thanks for the comment. Incredible price match. All the best with the treatment.
I am surprised they didn't realise you need to correct your bite. I am on my 5th tray and wearing the band, to correct my bite too. The total treatment is estimated for nine-month or 42 trays. You are looking very good =)
Thanks. They did plan to adjust/correct my bite, but the actual movement didn't quite work as anticipated in the earlier trays so some additional adjustments required.
Good luck to you. It will be worth it.
Thank you for really delivering updates as promised! Your videos really helped me decide whether to get traditional braces or aligners.
fuckkk i just started yesterday so tray 1, 1 year to go for me i like to eat in random schedules and now i cant do that i need to adapt and have a specific schedule rip
I just started too, I'm on tray 2 of 26 😬
@@aura9982 rip i guess :(
but results will worth it
@@HannahWade199 the first couple of days are the worst, then it gets better, I took pain killer the first two days, now I don't have to. Even changing to tray 2 didn't hurt. Good luck!
@@aura9982 thanks, good luck to you too :)
same, I'm on day 2 and well depressed, can't just nip for a coffee when I feel like it. Might be a good thing really!
Informative, articulate and unbiased. Wonderful detailed reviews…Thank you Jon. I’m across the pond in California so, please could you convert your cost reporting in US dollars as well please ? Your invisalign journey has made me a permanent subscriber to your channel for dental care. You are providing a great service. Many thanks.
Hi John. Thanks for the kind words.
Pricing varies considerably based on personal circumstances & the exact Invisalign product uses. It isn't quite as straightforward as UK prices converting to US $ based on the exchange rate. But, as a very rough guide $3000-7000 dollars.
Invisalign braces were a nightmare for me. In the process of Shifting my teeth, the braces tore off four of my crowns. What was left of the tooth underneath could not be saved and had to be removed. I went for what I thought was the next best thing, implants. Another huge fail! In less than 4 years, one of my implants fell out and another is loose. After spending close to $20,000 , my mouth is a mess . I have lost all faith in the dental community.
Did wisdom teeth need to be removed for this ?
No. I have mine still. Some are partially erupted and the treatment was still able to take place.
There might be some circumstances where they need to be removed to give more space, but it isn't a case of they have to be.
Your teeth look great, pleased for you!
These videos are so helpful. I have 13 trays and I’m hoping 🤞🏾 that will be it. I’m a little embarrassed to say but I didn’t anticipate the teeth sensitivity and less eating part but I was happy to learn that it’s normal.
Sounds like you have a perfectionist orthodontist - "More for him than you". Good for you to get it for free!
Electric Teeth is Invisalign permanent or do you have to wear retainers forever.
You have to wear retainers forever if you want the teeth to stay in place with no risk of movement,
Is is true a patient would have to where their Retainers for a lifetime.
Retainers after orthodontic treatment do have to be worn for a lifetime. There are different types, notably permeant and removable. Many have a combination of both. The permanent is fitted to the back of the front teeth and then the removable retainer worn at night.
U are looking now fresh and young
thanks for posting these videos. I'm on day two and wondering if I've done the right thing, hopefully it'll get easier!
It does for sure. I have been there and done it. And it is definitely worth it.
Can’t wait for the update
It’s March 2022 now, I hope you give another update. I am on day 2 if my journey. It’s been pretty uncomfortable. I have to call my dentist bc now I’m not sure if it’s 14 weeks or 14 trays. I honestly did no research & I was not prepared for this at all. Your videos helped me so much
Update will be coming soon Denise. Some short delays for me in completing, but basically there now.
can my underbite be fixed with these invisalign aligners without surgergy
Possibly. It depends on your specific circumstances, you will need to have an assessment with an Invisalign provider to find out.
John I have followwed your whole journey from beginning to end every video I am looking forward to your next video
Hi Don. Thanks for following along. There won't be any more on my Invisalign journey as we are now completed. All the videos are here: th-cam.com/play/PLAeTjwo5Ms7aOVzrxqVBSKIMqmwAW9AzW.html
We are hoping next year to bring more videos on Invisalign though to help people get their most pressing questions answered.
Hi Jon, I love all your videos and have purchased many dental products based on your recommendations. Thank you for sharing you Invisalign journey so far. Your experience and candour along with my own dentist's recommendation have led me to commence my own Invisalign journey. I am really looking forward to watching your final Invisalign post and the outcome of your realignment treatment.
Hi Katarina. I am pleased you have found my videos helpful. That is what I want to achieve and if it allows people like yourself to go into treatment and decisions more aware of what to expect, I am happy.
An update will be coming, my treatment didn't quite end in January, for reasons that I will explain in the final update, but very close to the end now and pleased with the results.
Electric Teeth if a dentist attaches or buttons to a patient's teeth. Should that patients use an Oral B ortho brush head, instead of a normal Oral B brush head?
No, it isn't necessary.
Do dentists or orthodontists put an attachment or button on every tooth in a patient's mouth.
Not generally every tooth no. The number and placement depends on the individual and their needs.
Congrats! What was to total cost?
Over £3000
Thank you for your update. I happy that you talked about your bite; other TH-camrs don't mention it. I am currently using Invisalign and at the beginning of my journey (May 2021) I never had bite issues until now. My teeth are all aligned by now but I having this big problem with my bite. It's so annoying when I am eating, especially when I am eating meat, pasta or salad and veggies with thick skin. I am really worried that I started this journey to align one bent tooth but now the function of my teeth is screwed up. I am only hoping that eventually the bite will be perfect again; otherwise I will regret doing this Invisalign teeth alignment. Looking forward for your final review, especially on the bite issue. Thanks!
how is your bite now, any improvements.?
@@tatiananotami1861 my bite still off but I am not finished with my Invisalign treatment yet. It’s close. When I finish, I’ll come back here and update you on my bite. 👍🏼
@@TheMMAlegria may i ask if your biting issue has gotten better?
@@jadisjoy actually I spent 2 years with Invisalign but now I’m on braces because my bite didn’t get fixed with the Invisalign which pleas the one that mess it up. I didn’t have a good experience with Invisalign so I don’t recommend to anyone based on my experience. Also I don’t know anyone in person who has actually finished Invisalign.
@@TheMMAlegria thank you, really appreciate your sharing. I'm considering invisalign to improve my slight mouth/teetg protrusion. The orthodontist I went to recommended invisalign and pulling out 4 teeth. I'm worrying whether I should go on at all.
will you do office bleaching or home?
I will be doing at home whitening with custom made trays.
I’m curious about your opinion on toothpastes. Why should I chose an expensive toothpaste instead of a budget one ?
We don't generally recommend expensive toothpastes. In many instances a basic/cheap toothpaste is fine.
For particular needs such as sensitivity, a more premium toothpaste might be better. The premium paste may have a better range of ingredients that could help improve and maintain the teeth better.
He’s certainly right about the sensitivity toothpaste. I’d add that the whitening Colgate 3D is good. Make sure you don’t rinse after brushing. Even better if you use at night with a retainer.
A side note. I m not sold on the permanent retainers. They make flossing difficult
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Thank you for your helpful videos. I am in my first week of aligners. Food gets stuck in my teeth which used to not ever before and each time I eat a meal to brush is not sustainable. Also brushing immediately after a meal can damage the teeth enamel due to the acidic environment created in the mouth. Flossing several times a day also is not sustainable and may create gaps in my teeth. Please could you advise me on what to do? Did you face food getting stuck in your teeth due to the attachments as well? If yes, did you brush and floss after every meal?
Food can get stuck in between the teeth and around the attachments. The position of the teeth are being moved and you will find that things that didn't happen before do now. This is ever changing as the teeth move.
Brushing after every meal has to become sustainable. It is a key part to successful treatment with clear aligners.
Yes, technically brushing after every meal can damage the enamel due to the acidic environment. However, failing to brush and having the aligners over the teeth for long periods of time is considered more damaging. This is because the food/bacteria is trapped between the aligner and the tooth creating an excellent environment for plaque and potential long term damage to the teeth.
After eating, you can rinse the mouth out and drink water to help reduce the acidic environment. It is important to brush and floss.
Flossing, done correctly does not create gaps in the teeth.
I have brushed after every meal. These have been odd exceptions where maybe I was out, and waited half an hour until I got home, but this is perhaps 2 or 3 times in nearly a year of wearing them.
@@ElectricTeeth thank you so much for your response :) very helpful!
Hi,
For me, water flosser is better than the traditional one & it doesn't give that feeling of making gaps between my teeth. It could be helpful for you. I'm using waterpick & it's really good.
Going strong 💪🏼
Congrats 👏
Can i ask something about the wisdom teeth? Does it affect the process or they need to be removed before getting Invisalign? Thank yiu
It depends on individual circumstances. But unless the wisdom teeth and impacting the teeth in such a way that the treatment requires them to be removed, they can say. Mine did and all of mine are only partially erupted.
@@ElectricTeeth thanks for your swift reply. I’m actually worrying about being told not needing to remove them. Since they’re still growing, what if they start having effects once I’m done with the invisalign treatment. Can they be removed by then?
Yes. They can theoretically be removed at any point. Whether they need to or not is really the question.
@@ElectricTeeth thank you! Going to a doctor appointment next week for the 3d scan to get started! Hope everything goes smoothly!
So helpful
Where did you get your Invisalign done?
I have had it done at a practice local to me - www.dentalonthebanks.co.uk/
Will teeth go back over the years???
Yes, if no retainer is used. The purpose of the retainer is to prevent the teeth moving.
Can i ask why tour teeth seem to be getting some harsher edges and like soikes coming out of them? They seem to be way smoother before.
Do you mean on the top of the teeth, or the sides? I had interproximal reduction (IPR) on some teeth to be able to move them into place. My 2 front teeth are therefore slightly less triangular and more squared off than they once were to allow the teeth to come together closer.
@@ElectricTeeth yes on the sides on the teeth next to your 2 front tooth.
That is where they have been filed down so they come close together.
How much do wire aligned cost in uk?
It really does depend Graham as there are so many variables. As a guide you are looking at £2000-5000 with most falling around the lower to middle of this price range.
@@ElectricTeeth thanks for your reply. My bad, I meant to ask how much did your wire retainer cost?
Oh I see. I don't know the exact cost, it was included as part of the package price.
As a guess, I think you would be looking at about £100-300 per arch.
Hello, is Milton okay to soak your retainers in?
What is Milton? This is not something I am familiar with.
@@ElectricTeeth sterilising liquid used for baby items. I’m wondering if it would have the same effect on the retainer with disinfecting it. Thanks.
Probably, but can't say myself as not used or tested.