# Invisalign **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [July 22, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762 "2012-07-22T14:25:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/1 "2012-07-22T14:25:08Z")
Anyone here ever have it done? Testimonials or recommendations? I’m sure I’m not the only one on here that isn’t happy with their smile. Please post any experiences, thanks! ---
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/2 "2012-07-22T14:48:38Z")
have a version of it for a retainer that i havent worn in years. relatively comfortable once you get used to it. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/3 "2012-07-22T18:59:26Z")
In for results as well. My teeth are fucked up, mainly due to overcrowding and breaking three of them BMXing. ---
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/4 "2012-07-22T21:23:46Z")
My dentist told me it’s not very doable if you snack all day vs. eating a smaller amount of large meals. I can’t remember the exact details but it was enough to make me say “no thanks.” ---
**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/5 "2012-07-22T21:24:25Z")
If you have the money it works. It’s no different than traditional braces in the way it shifts your teeth. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/6 "2012-07-23T07:02:04Z")
Well I was hoping someone on here could recommend me an ortho, but I’ll start consoltations based on highest ratings. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/7 "2012-07-23T07:17:31Z")
I’m pretty sure my brother got something similar from Aurora Dental…you could contact them. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/8 "2012-07-23T07:25:19Z")
I never had braces and mine aren’t too bad, but if I had a grand to burn I’d probably do it at my dentist. I’m happy with my dentist. I go here: [http://www.docdanziger.com/](http://www.docdanziger.com/) ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/9 "2012-07-23T08:22:46Z")
I heard this is only an option for certain people depending on your mouth. I know a few people who went in and their only option was braces. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 11:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/10 "2012-07-23T11:08:29Z")
Really appropriate timing for this thread in my life right now too. I had conventional braces when I was younger but never wore my retainer and now im getting some really bad shifting. Ive heard a lot of numbers thrown around but anyone have any ideas about what insurance generally covers or possibly about the retainer versions of it? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/11 "2012-07-23T11:26:11Z")
lol “Hey guys what does my insurance cover?” Just call your dentist. They can tell you exactly what your out of pocket would be. For me it was somewhere around a grand. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/12 "2012-07-23T11:33:56Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > lol “Hey guys what does my insurance cover?” > > Just call your dentist. They can tell you exactly what your out of pocket would be. For me it was somewhere around a grand. Well I know ive heard the same number thrown around by several people so I thought there was a general coverage for most dental plans… Im in a forum, im facilitating laziness by bypassing that step hence asking you chodes ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2012, 11:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/13 "2012-07-23T11:38:33Z")
Thank you for enabling my laziness. Nothing worse than having to put effort into being lazy. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 7:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/14 "2012-10-02T19:18:52Z")
BUMP! Wearing them right now! I’m going to start a progress blog Honestly though, after a couple hours of getting used to them, I forget they’re there, and I’ve had them for a couple days, no one has mentioned anything XD ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/15 "2012-10-02T19:46:41Z")
Cost? I was told $3k out of pocket as a ball park. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_dreams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@turbo\_dreams](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_dreams)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2012, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/16 "2012-10-02T20:25:14Z")
I started my invisalign in July. I had extensive ortho work done as a kid/teen, I was missing teeth, etc. When it was finally done, I walked out of the office with a perfect smile. Years later and not wearing my retainer, my teeth had shifted. I spoke to my orthodontist again and he recommended the invisalign. It’s not cheap, but at 23, I figure it’s a small drop in the bucket for the rest of my life. I got really self conscious about my smile after my teeth began to shift. I couldn’t be happier with the invisalign results so far. I’m almost half done with my “trays” and am excited to have my smile back. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/17 "2012-10-03T04:09:30Z")
Cost 5400 - 500 (promotion thing) - 650 from insurance = 4200ish In my case, my work gives me an HSA and a yearly contribution, which I can apply toward the invisalign, my cost was 3k in the end ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/18 "2012-10-03T04:21:13Z")
How bad were your teeth. Mine are pretty bad, but this is something I would consider. ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/19 "2012-10-03T08:38:38Z")
Mine are not horrible, crowding at the bottom, 2 small gaps and 1 large gap up top I’ll post some pics a bit later tonight ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 8:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/20 "2012-10-03T08:48:16Z")
I honestly don’t see why people think teeth are that big of a deal. I mean unless you’re some Austin Powers looking mofo I think you’ll be ok. My teeth are not that pretty, and frankly I just don’t give a damn (well not $3,000+ a damn). I partially believe this is also detrimental to the long term well being of your teeth. I know people who have paid $x,xxx for braces, that then have to pay $x,xxx for the over bite they made worse, then pay another $x,xxx for the receding gum line to to moving the teeth so much. Forget about it I say, I’d rather have a Rolex. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762.md?page=2)