Hello, I am 66 years young and started my Invisalign journey just 3 days ago. I am scheduled to change once a week. Thank you for this wonderful video/education. I am looking forward to your continued education and support!
I’m on week 14/19. No issues so far changing once per week and I’m already seeing great progress and an obvious change in my teeth. I’m so glad I did it, my oral hygiene has never been better, and being forced to eat 3 meals a day with no snacks is having a positive effect on my health. Im feeling hopeful that I won’t require any more trays after that, but if I do I’m ok with that, it’s been no real bother for me.
Exactly, there is an app for that so reminder is done. I have to normally change every ten days but I find it more comfortable to wear a pair for 11-12 days as then the next pair is not as painful in the first couple of days. And I wear it religiously for 21-22 hours per day.
I'm also prescribed to change my trays every 10 days and I can't imagine speeding this up. The first day is horrible, the second day gets slightly better, the third day is usually somewhat ok and from the fourth day on, I don't feel any pain or pressure at all. One could say my teeth are ready after a week, but they need some rest and so do I. And when there is an event like a party/vacation etc., I just extend the wearing time a bit. It seems to me there's no point in rushing the process.
I'm nearly 52 years old in the UK and have just started Invisalign last week. I'm on weekly tray changes and have a total of 51 trays. A quite peek at tray 51 shows my teeth looking fabulous! I maybe will need refinements after that so I'm sure it will take longer than a year. But I have severe overcrowding on the top and bottom of my teeth, so if 51 weeks is all it may possibly take, that would be great. I think initially I was told 18-24 months it may take, so was surprised at receiving the whole (only) 51 trays last week. Tray 1 is going pretty well so far...
I was on Invisalign for 14 months. Was great. However, I have now swapped to braces as I didn't get the exact final tooth movement I wanted.@@whatisthis1262
The hygiene is a good point. By velocity, do you mean that you would have a smaller movement distance for any given tooth? What is the maximum movement distance for any given tooth if I want to change the aligner every week?
Invisalign clear aligners parameters are 0.25mm and 2 degrees of rotation programmed in each aligner. Dentists can modify this movement velocity to adapt to more difficult or less predictable movements. It can be done for 1 tooth, multiple teeth or the whole arch.
That is an excellent question! Multiple articles have been published on root resorption and clear aligners. It is actually the subject of our upcoming online course: Root resorption and periodontal problems with clear aligners. Stay tuned, and you will have all the answers to your questions.
If you dilute it with lumewarm water (50/50), hydrogen peroxyde can be an effective way to clean aligners and help remove stains. Let them soak for about 15-20 minutes.Make sure you brush them well after and rinse them before putting them back.
Im using my aligners every two weeks but I feel that with one week is enough. righ now Im in my week 2 with my aligners but I dont feel any pressure in my teeth anymore. Should I ask to my dentist change my aligners each week?
Your dentist might have a good reason to do so. But asking your dentist about it will give you the answer :) We love it when patients are interested and engaged in their treatment.
Always enjoy your tips. Thanks Drs. Reinhardt and Sehnert. We appreciate you. I have studied at the Clear institue for some time now. It is a wonderful combination of academics and practical application. raphael nyc
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I had Invisalign a week ago,each ten days change a tray. Also i want to ask when wearing Invisalign is ok to do red and infrared therapy each day for 20 minutes?
Your treating dentist/orthodontist probably has a good reason for that. Sometimes we can play with the velocity of movement programmed in the aligners. You could ask him/her why it is 4 days in your case.
I’m very confused. Why is my orthodontist telling me to wear my aligners for 2wks? After 3 trays I see no difference. I don’t think they’re working but he tells me to stick with it. Why would he make me endure the treatment for twice as long as is necessary? It makes no sense.
It doesn’t mean it doesn’t make sense. Your orthodontist might have a good reason to make you wear them 2 weeks. We suggest you ask him/her directly. The other thing is it is possible that after 3 trays you don’t see any difference. Sometimes we start with movements in the posterior region and it doesn’t really show. Hang in there. Usually patients don’t regret it!
@@L20241 im in my 21week, it makes difference but not that obvious compared to the traditional braces. sometimes i advance my next set if i did not feel any pain anymore
Always depending on your case, it may be possible. But in similar cases, aligners can be used to either to create and open spaces for implants or to close spaces and for example bringing canines to substitute the missing laterals. Each case is unique and has to be evaluated by a knowledgeable dentist or orthodontist.
