# 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:** 2
**Author:** ![TurboTSi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/22d042/32.png) [@TurboTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTSi)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/21 "2012-10-03T10:20:22Z")
I had braces a few years ago at 28 and it wasn’t that bad, my teeth weren’t a candidate for invisalign. ( My eye teeth were sticking out farther than the rest of them, like fangs) Definitely something I had to get used to, but that only took a day or two. My I think mine were $5200. Insurance paid $2000, and I did a HSA account to pay for the rest. I think I spent $2,000 or so out of pocket due to tax savings. I looked at it as a drop in the bucket for something I’ll have the rest of my life. I could have dropped that other $2000 on a watch or car part, but that is usually only going to last me a short while of enjoyment. To each their own I suppose. ---
**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, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/22 "2012-10-03T10:23:41Z")
ultradriver, it’s fixing my overbite, as I’m wearing down my bottom teeth and chipping my two top, and It’ll look nice =) ---
**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, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/23 "2012-10-03T10:25:49Z")
Also if teeth are overlapping, you probably aren’t brushing them. It can affect your sleep. On occasion my jaw will pop multiple times when eating a meal. my teeth have always been bad, and two of the teeth are partials. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2012, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/24 "2012-10-03T11:50:12Z")
> [@turbo\_dreams](#): > > 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. Your smile will always be beautiful to me no matter how many teeth you have. However, blowjobs were more enjoyable from you when you had less 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:** [October 15, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/25 "2012-10-15T06:53:21Z")
BUMP - 2 week update I know I haven’t posted any pics, and I probably won’t, but picture yourself smiling, that’s what it looks like, no one can tell. Things I’ve noticed : - I have a very small lisp if I say anything with a “th” sound to it - First three or four days, my teeth were “itchy”, didn’t hurt just annoying - Taking them in and out is very easy, takes about 20 seconds, fingers only, and as time goes on it gets easier. - Cleaning is very easy, quick scrub with a lil toothpaste and brush, no biggie - I’ve taken it to restaurants, takes a few seconds in the bathroom, a little weird but whatever - After my first night of sleeping with them on, I took them out in the morning, teeth shifted IMMEDIATELY, I couldn’t see a change, but my bite was very different - No pain in general, only issue I had was my tray somewhat hurting the top of my mouth, did a lot of reading online, took my rotary tool and ground down a couple burrs I had found, then I was ok again - Now that my bites different, in the right hand corner of my mouth, I can feel the tray and I sort of nibble on it, kinda like a pen or pencil - After the first couple days, I’d forget they were there - **No more snacking** , I have literally lost 5 pounds in the first two weeks, combined with my ordinary gym routine everyday, I’ve gotten more toned, and I use one less hole in my belt now I go on tray two tomorrow afternoon, then 42 weeks to go =p ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2012, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/26 "2012-10-15T09:02:07Z")
If they give you a retainer, MAKE SURE you wear it. You pretty much have to wear it forever it’s retarded. Your teeth always want to go back to their natural spot. My aunt wore hers for like 10 years. I wore mine for 1 and my teeth have moved a bit but not for anyone else to notice but me, and my bite hasnt been affected. /rant Sent from my LG-E739 using Tapatalk 2 ---
**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:** [November 6, 2012, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/27 "2012-11-06T09:28:52Z")
Bump…Started tray #6 this morning, how’s it going for you guys? ---
**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:** [November 6, 2012, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/28 "2012-11-06T14:19:14Z")
I’m on tray 3, WITH attachments Not bad at all, seriously, I forget they’re there, and they’re not hard to remove I’m not gonna lie, with the retainers on, all of my gaps are filled and you cannot see the aligners on my teeth, its like they’re fixed while they’re getting fixed!! These last two months I’ve gone on a couple vacations and met a lot of new people, I have never loved my smile so much, I am absolutely thrilled with my decision. Congrats on try 6! ---
**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:** [November 6, 2012, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/29 "2012-11-06T15:25:49Z")
> [@ubengineering](#): > > I’m on tray 3, WITH attachments > > Not bad at all, seriously, I forget they’re there, and they’re not hard to remove > > I’m not gonna lie, with the retainers on, all of my gaps are filled and you cannot see the aligners on my teeth, its like they’re fixed while they’re getting fixed!! > > These last two months I’ve gone on a couple vacations and met a lot of new people, I have never loved my smile so much, I am absolutely thrilled with my decision. > > Congrats on try 6! I’m glad you’re as pleased with your results as I am with mine. I’m glad I made the decision too. Like I said in my previous post, it’s not cheap, but it’s a small drop in the bucket for the rest of my life. I love how unnoticable it is, no one knows I’m wearing it but my close friends/family. Way better than the braces I was rocking when I was younger. Before you know it you’ll be almost done. These last couple months have flown by and I can’t believe I started #6 already. I’ve found that when starting new trays, some hurt more than others. I guess it depends on how much that particular tray is shifting your teeth. It’s not unbearable, just a dull ache. My last visit to the orthodontist went well, he is pleased with how my teeth are progressing and bumped me from 3 weeks per tray to 2. I should be done by mid-end of January. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/30 "2012-11-06T15:51:52Z")
> [@ultradriver10000](#): > > 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**. The right girl will pay attention to your rolex and not 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:** [November 6, 2012, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/31 "2012-11-06T18:55:16Z")
Yes there is a slight pressure with new trays, lasts for the night for me, I pop an ibprofen ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/32 "2012-11-06T19:20:25Z")
I’ve been in a DIY mood lately. I’ll pick up some acrylic and a blowtorch. How hard can this be? PM me to set up your appointments. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/33 "2012-11-06T19:52:30Z")
My dentist says something about getting my teeth straightened every time I’m in there. Frankly I don’t give a fuck. I’ve got the overcrowding in the bottom and some chipped teeth from not wearing a cage in hockey in the past. My teeth chew food pretty decently. Good enough for me. ---
**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:** [November 7, 2012, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/34 "2012-11-07T04:23:47Z")
Sorry, I LOVE my new smile ---
**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:** [November 7, 2012, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/35 "2012-11-07T04:32:48Z")
any before/after pics? ---
**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:** [November 7, 2012, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/36 "2012-11-07T06:35:16Z")
I can take some but then again I’m only 4 weeks into the process so there hasn’t been any noticeable movement in my teeth, my bite is 100000% different, when i put a new tray in, the effects take place within hours, after a day of having the same tray, there isn’t any pressure of keeping them on, I’ll post some pics with my trays in =) ---
**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:** [November 7, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/37 "2012-11-07T08:58:22Z")
I have pictures from before I started, I’ll see what I can do about posting them up along with some current pics ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2013, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/38 "2013-01-22T13:08:02Z")
I know its only been two months but do you guys have any updates? Also I keep hearing Rob Ray in these radio commecials blabbing about 6 month braces and a few other alternatives. Anybody have experience with that? I had conventional braces when I was younger and they worked great but theyre starting to shift again and I want to get these chicklets under control before my mouth looks like that pit from Star Wars. ---
**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:** [January 24, 2013, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/39 "2013-01-24T08:14:13Z")
My last orthodontist appointment was the 16th. They removed the small nubs attached to my teeth that the invisalign used to move my teeth. I’m done now with the exception of wearing a retainer as often as possible for the next month, then I can switch to wearing it nightly. They molded it immediately after the nubs were removed and it ensures that my teeth don’t start to shift back. I’m extremely pleased with the results and my teeth are definitely 100% better than they were before. ---
**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:** [January 24, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762/40 "2013-01-24T20:57:28Z")
My bottoms and tops are moving in nicely =) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/invisalign/224762.md?page=3)