Braces in Adulthood

[Janie]

Invisalign (or systems like it) are mostly a crock, and waaaay overpriced. There are very few people who can actually have successful treatment using this system. If you are really, really keen to look into it, then I would suggest that you see an orthodontist who does it as a small part of his/her practice. If you see someone who ONLY does Invisalign they will of course tell you that they can do it, even if it's not the best option for you.

It can only be successful for people with mild crowding, and very mild (or none) bite issues. And even then, using full appliances (braces) will likely be faster.

[~Jayne~]

JANIE _ Thanks Petal, I get goosebumps every time I think about the braces. Not sure if I'm excited to get my teeth fixed or silently crapping myself over getting them....... LOL

I just have to wait for my Ortho appointment before I get all jumpy over it though, but my dentist has already told me what he will say, but still, there could be some miracle procedure he can do that doesn't involve braces. Hahahah I wish!!!

[Janie]

Jayne, if you really want to fix your teeth I'd be getting used to the idea of braces my dear

[AliB]

Invisalign (or systems like it) are mostly a crock, and waaaay overpriced..

Thanks Janie, good advice from an expert.

[~Jayne~]

I DO want to get them fixed, I DON'T like the idea of braces. However, I have already been told your face aches so much in the first couple of days that you don't want to eat, so that means a few kg's down the drain I can handle that!

PLUS, the $$$ factor as well. Alan is busting his chops working overseas without his family for us & here I am putting thousands of dollars onto my teeth........