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by SOJO2016
Fri May 20, 2016 12:59 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: How often are your checkups?
Replies: 7
Views: 1854

Re: How often are your checkups?

It probably depends on your treatment. My visit was scheduled for 6 weeks after I picked up my second set of trays.
by SOJO2016
Wed May 11, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign Tray Removal Tips
Replies: 7
Views: 4947

Re: Invisalign Tray Removal Tips

Hi all,

I've found the perfect solution (that works for me). I was on Amazon.com searching for an outtie (removal tool) and one of the reviewers suggested that people try the Reach Flosser instead. I picked one up and it is a Godsend! :D

Good luck to everyone on their journey...
by SOJO2016
Thu May 05, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Newb with snacking concerns
Replies: 1
Views: 1076

Re: Newb with snacking concerns

I totally feel your pain! I am also a grazer. I'm only on tray 2 and as I type this response, I am sitting at work starving. The optimal amount of time that the trays should stay in is 22 hours. That doesn't allow a lot of time for snacking. I started sucking on sugarless mints and stepped up my wat...
by SOJO2016
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:20 am
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign Tray Removal Tips
Replies: 7
Views: 4947

Re: Invisalign Tray Removal Tips

[quote="Ohhnoregrets"]Hey there. I am on day 2 of my first tray so I won't be much help. However, I've already learned to unsnap from the back.. mine pop right out![/quote] Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, mine do not pop out at all. LOL. I have to pry them off once I lift one side ...
by SOJO2016
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Invisalign Tray Removal Tips
Replies: 7
Views: 4947

Invisalign Tray Removal Tips

Hi everyone, I'm on day 2 of my first set of trays, and I have a very long way to go - about 3 years. I am seriously struggling with removing my trays. The lower tray is much harder to remove than the upper tray. I have six buttons so far - two wouldn't stay on so I'm going back to have them attache...
by SOJO2016
Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: What did you pay for your treatment?
Replies: 43
Views: 16571

Re: What did you pay for your treatment?

1) Approximately 3 years
2) $6,200
3) Invisalign
4) Severe malocclusion - severe overbite, with top teeth caving in, uneven bottom teeth