Did I get knock-off Invisalign aligners?
Is it possible that I was given knock-off Invisalign aligners? I ask, because my cousin has Invisalign and her trays are clear and virtually invisible. Mine on the other hand, are stained in the first week. I do everything I was told to take care of them. I use a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean […]
I washed and dried my Invisalign? It melted!
I have been talking with my dentist about having Invisalign done for awhile now. One of the biggest things he (and my mom) lectured me on is that it takes patient participation for success. I finally convinced them both I was totally on board, especially since my mom chipped in to help me straighten my […]
Are there any other options to fix the gap in my teeth?
I have been living with this annoying gap in my teeth my whole life. No that I’m an adult, I’d like to have it fixed. When the dentist told me I needed braces, my heart sank. A 40 year old woman with braces just isn’t what I had in mind. Do I have any other […]
Is Invisalign a holistic approach?
My teenager needs braces and our dentist is recommending a local orthodontist. But my daughter has a severe nickel allergy so I am really more interested in Invisalign. The orthodontist didn’t even seem like he considered Invisalign as an option and said he needs ceramic braces. But I don’t want her to have braces. I […]