*EXPECT LOTS OF TEETH TALK AND SHOW* If you don't want to see it do not watch it please :) Hello guys, I've always had problem with my teeth and recently started my journey with Invisalign. Here are my experiences with it so far ♥ 00:00 Intro, before my first visit 00:35 Showing teeth closer *BEWARE* 00:38 Trouble teeth, my reasons to have them adjusted 02:43 Costs and procedures before you get your trays 03:47 After first visit, first trays 05:03 Update 2,5 months in 05:35 Painful first weeks 08:39 Getting used to it, drinking, eating, brushing 10:58 I see the difference 12:38 Kissing is weird now, lol 13:35 Drinking coffee and alcohol 14:58 Speaking without the trays, difference in voice 15:06 Showing teeth closer *BEWARE*
Thank you for making this video! I'm looking to get some invisiline and wanted to know what it'd be like or what the cost would be like and this helped me alot thank you so much! Loved this❤😊
Thanks for this video! I’m in the process of removing all my wisdom teeth because they’re growing out completely sideways instead of straight up and they’ve caused all my other teeth to be pushed forward and inward against one another so after that is when I want to get something similar to these trays. Hope everything gets smoother from here for you. 😌
I had Invisalign in my 20s and can relate to the sores. My issues weren't as complex as yours and I hope your treatment journey ends smoothly! P.S. you did a GREAT job of explaining all the details someone would need to know
I had traditional bracket & wire braces put on in my 40s. My treatment was 2 years, and I am now wearing Hawley retainers 22hrs every day for 3 months. I am a big fan of Dr. Greg Asatrian's RUclips channel Braces Explained.
The pain of your teeth shifting is a pain that can't be described unless you've felt it yourself. You just can't put it into words to people who have never experienced it lol
@@Littlenik Yeah rubber bands are a special kind of pain. When I first got them, I'd clench my teeth together to relieve the pain but then when I had to unclench my mouth to talk it hurt a million times worse.
Yes teeth shifting and rubber bands are horrible, but try adding a PALATE SPLITTER on to the experience and have that turned every few weeks for YEARS and you'll feel your bones split apart on the roof of your mouth. It makes braces and bands feel like a walk in the park. Ugh dental/orthodontic procedures are torture!
Am I only one watching this video just for the comfort of Maria’s voice even though my teeth are straight and I don’t need any type of braces or invisalign 😩😂
Dear Maria, thank you for discussing this honestly and frankly. It is important for people to realize that braces are NOT always just for looks -- for perfect "looking" teeth. My steppie is 17 and has had his Invisilign for a little over a year now. He is a gifted trombone player (not bragging, he is literally invited to play in competing colleges once graduated) and he cannot wear traditional braces because he would be unable to play while having them installed. His bite is also off, and the dentists we have visited said he would eventually loose teeth if he did not have them repaired. Teeth are literally bones and we rely on our mouths for life itself. Of course eating, but also expression -- you with ASMR and him with music. We express love -- kissing as you said. We communicate with our mouths and our smiles. We nourish our bodies. So if anyone reading this is having thoughts that braces might be too expensive because it is only for vanity's sake, that is simply not true. Thanks for always being open and honest. I appreciate your kindness and truthfulness.
Braces are hell no matter what form it seems. I still have a scar on the inside of my cheek from my braces as a teen. I ditched my retainer and my teeth didnt shift too badly and I will just live with it.
Yea I had my braces done too tight where I had about four teeth end up with cracking. Followed by having a few concussions between then and now, plus Lupron for Endo. My dentist told me as I had a filling put in for 2/4 was that my orthodontist had made my braces way too tight.
Yeah my bottom teeth shifted slightly since I stopped wearing my retainers, but it's not really noticeable. I tried to wear them overnight once after awhile of not wearing them and it hurt like hell and woke me up, so I gave up.
“My S sound not my ass” 😂 I can’t explain to you how much I laughed!! 🤣🤣 Good luck with your Invisalign journey. I’m halfway there and I still have another year and a half 😅
I’ve had Invisalign for about 2 years now and at the beginning it is ROUGH. Like I had all the same pains and problems as you. I also had those elastic hooks literally hooking into my gums every time I opened and closed my mouth they would rip through my gums and my Invisalign would fill up with blood. Disgusting. But within a couple months, everything got figured out and it was so easy and SO worth it. I had absolutely horrendous teeth, like so crooked, some teeth were almost growing from the roof of my mouth, because other teeth were covering blocking the area where it should be. I used to be so embarrassed to smile and laugh and even talk, and now I don’t deal with that at all. I would do it all over again a dozen times to gain the confidence I’ve got from having Invisalign. The pain is nothing compared to that!
FYI for anyone who is still considering invisalign, Maria's experience is quite an extreme one I think! I've had invisalign for a while and you get used to it. Some weeks hurt but usually it's just discomfort if anything. Kissing, drinking all, Ss all feel fine. I got so used to it that I feel naked without them. Really nothing beats having healthy, aligned teeth and being able to smile proudly. Aligned life aligned teeth amirite?
God, this sounds just like my experience with braces. Sores = wax over the brackets. Eat the wrong thing? Brackets pop off! Pain was awful. I had to have a jaw widener across the top of the roof of my mouth. Ugh. But man, my teeth are still great 25 years later. I hope you can get through the yuckiness of this beginning and I hope it works out!!! Best of luck to you :)
Thankfully my kids didn't have too many issues with popping brackets. I think my daughter had 2 pop and my son (who I thought would be constantly popping brackets) didn't have any. (I'm glad because our orthodontist allowed 3 bracket replacements before they started charging you.) There was one time where my son's wire got bent into a V shape on one of his teeth while still in the bracket. He still swears he doesn't know how it happened, but our orthodontist was just as amazed because he said, the way the wire was, it should have knocked his tooth out. He never saw anything like that before. Of course, only my son 🤣😂
I had the jaw widener too! Felt like my nose was gunna rip in half 😂 also eating bread was awful cause it always got stuck up in there and was hard to push out without your fingers. I once got a Tylenol stuck up there too for a few minutes 🙊
Wow Maria I had no idea you had so many procedures done to your teeth. I had braces when I was in high school and I feel so fortunate because I really think my teeth are so beautiful. But I understand that they can be awkward, painful, and make you talk funny. I remember my teeth/jaw hurt so bad sometimes and I was on a strict soup and bread diet because of the pain. Your teeth are going to be soo beautiful and I bet it will be well worth the money. The 18 months will pass by quickly!
I got braces in high school as well, for about 1.5 years. I was so happy to have them and enjoyed the experience because I knew the result would be so beautiful. I have always gotten compliments on my teeth ever since and I am so so happy and thankful my parents were able to provide me with braces. It’s life changing!
I cannot believe how good your english is sometimes. You so perfectly describe what you're feeling. I mean, is there even a Russian translation for 'heebie-jeebies'? Amazing.
Wah thank you for this! I'm 26 so not far off my 30's and have been considering this so this will be so informative. Thank you so much as always Maria. So much love from England 💖
I have been thinking about getting braces or invisalign as an adult and THANK YOU for sharing a real experience! Hearing about the tongue cuts and slurping out your drink is so much better than "oh yeah a new tray is uncomfortable." I appreciate your willingness to be real with us and hopefully you like the result
I had braces for 7 years plus operation on my upper jaw and those rubber bands hurt the most. I actually missed school few times due to pain, and other times I was on multiple doses of pain killers. My mouth and tongue was filled with sores. I have sympathy for anyone who is going thru this ❤️ P. S. Tupperware has amazing bottles, so maybe check those out 😊
@@murasaki9 It really does work. It seems like it may not be strong enough, but it sure is. First of all sorry for what you had to go through!! I researched invisalign because my steppie is using this system now. For what it's worth and what it cost us, I know there are good results even with more complex types of dental issues. Hope you are well and happy now!!
I agree these rubber bands are a force to be reckoned with! I remember when I first had to wear them it wasn’t anything crazy just 2 triangle shapes on the opposite sides of my mouth and that pain/tugging..it was was so intense painkillers didn’t even help all I could do was sleep the entire day even taking the rubber bands off to eat was painful!
I'm almost 6 months into my Invisalign treatment, so I can totally relate to everything! I also recommend doing a daily soak in retainer cleaner. I usually do it in the mornings when I take my aligners out for breakfast. It gives them a thorough cleaning and helps with stains. Good luck with your teeth journey and I look forward to seeing the next update!
Girl, thank you so much for posting this and sharing your experience! I am almost 35, I've had my 3D scan done, I've paid and now I'm waiting for my Invisalign trays! I had no idea what to expect and while honestly, some of what you had to say makes me nervous 😄 I'm so grateful for your honesty ❤️ I feel like I have a more realistic idea of what to expect when I finally get mine 🤗 p.s. - glasses, no makeup, rubber bands - girl, you are always gorgeous!! 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing, Masha. So many people think the choice to get orthodontia is cosmetic, but it's really not. I had similar problems to you- overbite, impacted teeth, my palate had to be stretched, and weird gaps. This leads to uneven wearing of teeth, headaches, and all KINDS of issues in addition to gum and cavity issues. Thank you for being so open!!!!! It's not just a cosmetic!
I had Invisalign in 2014-2015 and I was also concerned about whether the teeth would stay in the right place after the treatment. But the dentist put fixed retainers on me that are the shape of my teeth line (like personalized retainers) and they have worked perfectly for me. No night retainers at all, and my teeth look exactly the same as the first day. (Sorry for my English). Good luck, Maria!
When I had braces I experienced ALL of those things! mouth sores (from the wire not being cut back far enough), constant headaches, and cuts on my tongue. Initially, it can all be so painful!!! After consulting with my orthodontist and making sure they cut those wires super close I can say that all that pain (AND MONEY) was definitely worth it :)
My dentist said no warm drinks and no carbonated drinks .. It will break down the material it is made of . Only water while on teeth . Remove them if you want to have hot drinks and , or anything other then water .
My favorite RUclipsr discussing a topic that is very personal for me-2 bouts of orthodontia, 5 jaw surgeries, 3 more in my near future and maybe Invisalign needed (not my fault! I wear my retainers)-this is great for anyone who wants to learn more about going through this. Maria knows her stuff! Dental issues really suck, much love to anyone going through it.
As someone who's had corrective surgery on my jaw for teeth problems, it's such a relief to have the problem fixed. I used to get wicked muscle and head aches starting around my jawline. You will feel a lot better once the problem gets sorted out. I can't wait to see your progress. Also American medicare is completely fucked. Here in Canada that shit would be heavily covered or outright free because of our socialized healthcare.
I just finished my Invisalign! I remember the first day, how painful it was and how weird the attachments (stones) felt. I had one on every front bottom tooth, and TWO on one of my front top teeth. It’s so worth it though! Also, look out for angular cheilitis, which is a small skin infection at the corners of the mouth. Having braces/Invisalign increases risk for it. It’s minor, but a nuisance nonetheless, so make sure to be extra diligent with mouth hygiene!
It will be feel tight every time you get your new retainer. Buccal fillings on the gum line have no affect on biting surface, even if you bite on the edge of the occlusal . Fillings falling out In my opinion is that the fillings you had failed. It can be several reasons, if dentist doesn't keep area very dry , the material they used and or bad placement. I have never seen any trays sharp or create sore hummm. If the sores rub on the edges you might try some ortho wax, You can place it on e edges that feel sharp. If cheeks are getting sore you can place thin layer on the OUTSIDE of tray to smooth rough areas. You can place ortho wax anywhere outside or edges the tray. Ortho wax is at most Walmart's and pharmacy's & grocery stores . They may lower the attachments when they re evaluate your case. This may require re-impression. Your teeth will go back to original state if you stop wearing them. With Orthodontic braces as well. They give retainer for both . Teeth have a memory. You will have a certain amount of tightness each new retainer you get. 18 months is a long time for treatment. The attachment's have to fit perfectly in the raised areas of retainer. If they are placed on teeth in the slightly wrong spot they will be tighter and or when you bite down they may pop them off. They also use strips to open up very small amounts of space according to your specific treatment. The dentist is sent instruction's on the exact areas open up with each new tray. .
they are not terrible! i wish people would stop being so focused on having perfect teeth, whoever decided to make teeth a matter of perfection were incorrect. I love crooked, buck and unique teeth, to me its beautiful!
I have Invisalign and I'm almost done with treatment. The first few days were awful! I'm a year and half in and everything is so normal now. My teeth were horrible, everything that could have been wrong was wrong. For whitening get the On the Go whitening foam. I buy it at CVS in the dental section. My ortho recommended it and it really whitens your teeth. I cant wait to see your results when you are done.
Maria, I used to buy bees wax at the pharmacy when I wore braces. You stick it to the brackets and it prevents any sores or discomfort, plus it's completely natural, so no worries if you swallow it. I always had a little box with wax, so that I it never hurt. Then with time your mouth works around it and you stop needing it. Hope everything works out perfectly in the end, it look great so far. Xoxo
I’m doing Invisalign at the moment too!!! It’s so interesting how different the way your dentist is doing the treatment but also my experience is very different. I was having the treatment because I clench my teeth so hard because of anxiety - that it was putting so much pressure on my teeth, that I actually had to have a root canal in one of my top front teeth because of the trauma of constant clenching. So I had to do Invisalign to save the other front teeth and change the front contact points. I had some of the stones pop off on my first night too. My dentist put them back on 2 days later. Then one on my front tooth popped off again and my dentist replaced it at 4 weeks in. Then finally they all stayed stuck on. I had a lot of pressure and pain in those first 2 weeks, but no cuts or mouth sores. The dentist didn’t give me a file to shave down the edges of the aligners or anything and I actually didn’t feel like I needed to. They all fit nicely and didn’t have any uncomfortable rubbing or stabbing. I’m at week 15 now and my treatment has been extended for sure, as my bottom teeth haven’t moved as much as we had hoped. So they will order some extra aligners for me and I will continue treatment longer than expected at no extra cost. I think my came in £1000 cheaper than yours. They do 2 prices in the Uk - if it’s under 14 aligners it’s £2500 and it it’s above 18 aligners it’s £3500. And that’s 18 and above - no limit at all. So you could need 45 aligners and it would still be £3500. I hope its all settled down Maria! It will work out I’m sure. Sending you lots of love xx
I had braces for years, because I was told I wasn't a good candidate for Invisalign. I can't tell you how glad I am that I got it done. If Invisalign doesn't work for you, I would recommend regular braces with a water flosser and a sonic toothbrush. My teeth are in good shape now, and I have worn retainers nightly for almost a decade.
Poor girl I work at an ortho office unfortunately the older you are instead of just moving teeth your moving the bone that’s why it hurts so much it’s so exciting when you get done I’m routing for you!
This was a helpful video, Miss Maria! I live down in Southern California, and I have an overbite where my top teeth completely cover my bottom teeth when I bite. I can feel my bottom teeth touching the gums behind my top teeth. The Dentist I went to quoted me closer to $7,000 to correct with the Invisalign and I’d probably have to have them for about 2 years. Of course it’s all out of pocket, so I’m just not sure if I’ll proceed. I wasn’t sure if the amount they quoted me was legit, but after watching your video and hearing how much you’ve paid, I suppose it is! Thank you for sharing!
I got metal braces just this Monday and they anticipate 18 months, so I'll get them off right before my 30th birthday, haha. Glad to know I'm not alone in this.
I'm just finishing up my last week of invisalign at 31. I had braces in middle school and my retainer got old and worn down that I couldn't wear it anymore, so my teeth started to shift. It wasn't too extreme but I'm happy to get my teeth fixed again. I think the only thing that bothered me was a massive headache I got during the fourth week that last about four days.
Sometimes the song “blinded by the light” comes on the radio or pops into my head and I think about how in that one video Maria was embarrassed that she thought the lyrics were “revved up like a douche”. 😂😂😂 Maria is a queen. Forever adorable.
I had braces about 10 years ago when I started college, wore them for 18 months. The first few months were painful, it was just sore all the time. Afterwards it started getting better. I had clear braces on top and regular metal ones on the bottom and changed up the colors on the bottom every visit. I had bad crowding because of a small jaw and a slight overbite as well. I now wear an Essix retainer every night while I sleep. Getting braces was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life since I feel more confident with straight teeth and the overall health of my teeth has improved. You got this, Maria! Keep going and good luck! :D
This is such an honest review ! My dentist has been asking me if I wanted to fix my overbite and have been considering invisiline but hear so many different things about it !
I love these informative videos you give on products which are normally sponsored!! It makes me trust your experiences a lot more :) (no hate to sponsored videos, I just love seeing informative non-sponsored videos too!)
I’m currently undergoing thousands of pounds worth of dental treatment. I know it will all be worth it in the end but, my days, it’s painful. My teeth were wrecked after decades of malnutrition. Plus I have severe asthma requiring daily steroids. I can’t wait to have a nice bright smile again. Keep up the good work Maria but make sure your dentist is looking after you properly. 😘
Your whistling "S" is one of the main sounds I love in your ASMR videos. I really hope it does not permanently get rid of it for you. A sharp "S" is the key to my tingles. I'll bet I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Maria I did Invisalign! I cannot stress enough to get to permanent retainer on top and bottom and get a water pik! It will keep your teeth perfect and I worries of ever shifting!
Thankful that you posted this! Have been deciding between Invisalign and veneers. Past few weeks, I was sold on veneers because practically no down time and less pain. But your teeth look amazing already...so now I am questioning myself again!
As an orthodontic assistant I have been waiting for this video!!! Also, don't worry about your teeth going back crooked, the last couple trays are going to stabilize your teeth.
I keep on hearing that the teeth would shift back and that terrifies me specially because two of my teeth had to be extracted before I could get the aligners . I worry what if they shift and my gap is prominent
Invisalign worked out well for my brother but it was a nightmare for me personally 😔 It took me 5 years (!) of treatment to fix a minor crowding issue that could have been fixed in a year tops with regular braces. Each time I reached the last tray it was discovered I needed a “refinement” because oh look, no more crowding but now you have dark triangle gaps. Then, uh oh, the gaps are now closed but it seems to have pushed one of your molars down so now you need rubber bands to bring it back up. And last but not least, the 2 front teeth still have a slight gap that may never close, so let’s just tighten everything up one last time. Holy moly... if I had just gone with regular braces, these adjustments could’ve been made at any point without worrying about completing the full course or waiting on the next round from the Invisalign lab. And the whole ordeal of taking teeth moulds each time, and filing the buttons down, and reapplying different buttons... Sorry to be such a negative Nancy but maybe this info can help someone make a more informed decision 😔
Very informative video! I am 30 and am getting tmj treatment (jaw pain issues) i am wearing a mouth guard to get my jaw back in place. The tightness the first few days were awful. I do have to eat with the bottom mouth guard, it is gross to feel food get in there or certain drinks, but kinda used to it (i rinse immediately after lol) i have crooked teeth and a crossbite, I may do braces after...not looking forward to all the discomfort but i would like a good bite and nice teeth. PS you still had a beautiful smile!
I had Invisalign for a year & so glad I did it! I did get the mouth sores like you in the beginning but it only happened in the first couple weeks when my mouth was getting use to it. Sounds like they didn’t do a great job when they printed them out. Best of luck! You’re gonna be amazed at the end!! :)
man. i do not miss having braces. and i also have a ton of fillings, so it makes me feel less insecure about it hearing that others that i find admirable and beautiful have a lot too. i hope Invisalign is exactly what you’ve been looking for 💜
Hey Maria! ❤️ I love your videos and I am a huge fan, just thought I’d give some in sight about refilling the plastic water bottle, although it is more efficient and saves money, refilling the same bottle especially for 2-3 can cause the plastic to eventually break down and get into your water and at that point you would be taking that into your body which can cause health problems.
Hi Maria!! I did Invisalign for a few years! The attachments are used as pressure points and are placed in trouble spots so your teeth can move! The pain might get worse some weeks due to the changing of trays as well as you progressing through the treatment plan. Also the plastic might be getting stained, it happened to me too! Hope the process goes well for you, and I love your content!
I got my braces off when I was 13. I’m 32 now and STILL wear my retainer overnight from time to time. If I go too long between wears, I can tell my teeth have shifted just a little. Thank you for sharing this! My son has Invisalign.
Sorry you had such a rough first experience! I also had mouth sores and detached attachments during the early period of my invisalign treatment. Also had other issues from time to time. But overall it was definitely worth it. I finished a year ago and I'm SO happy with my smile now. I used to be shy about smiling but now I'm proud and never hesitate to let my smile beam. Good luck!
Маша, поздравляю с началом пути к красивым зубам! Я носила "пластинку", как тогда называли, когда мне было 10. Тогда еще даже не было брекетов в России. Сравниваю свои ощущения с вашими. В детстве это проходит проще. Да, челюсть побаливала, но не настолько. Я ее носила только дома, в школу стеснялась одевать. Зато сколько комплексов по поводу улыбки ушло через год, когда зубы исправились! Желаю чтобы ваши 18 месяцев пролетели быстро и легко и чтобы результат в конце радовал!
Listening to this brings back all the pains my daughter had with her braces... With braces they give you a wax, but she still had so many sores. I did learn that anytime we had adjustments to make sure we had soft foods available for a few days after them because of the pain she was in afterward.
When you said your "S" was not as sharp it almost sounded like "my *ss is not as sharp." 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for the info. in this video because I have some similar lower teeth issues and I am in my 40's...
(Invisalign user from UK) Maria! I am so sad you’ve had such a rubbish start to Invisalign. I’m a week in and i’m hopefully about to go onto my second tray and i’m getting on really well with them, however i only have a couple teeth that need moving. I agree, taking them out and putting them back in is the worst pain. To clean your retainer once a week, my orthodontist gave me these tablets to clean them, you can just use denture cleaner, or milton and it only needs 15 mins - this takes off the yellowish stains. You shouldnt be putting anything in your mouth other than water with your retainer in! So definitely stop this completely. I’m glad you feel a lot better now. I get free teeth whitening and a fixed permanent brace at the end of my treatment, with what you paid i would hope you get that too! Cant wait for the next update. Here for any questions for anyone?
At the end they’ll give you tray retainers to wear at night. I went through Invisalign recently. They didn’t turn out as straight as I would have liked. I sort of wish I would have done braces, but I’m in my 30’s as well and didn’t want to have braces. Good luck!
i had invisalign when i was in 7th grade for 18 months, and i gotta say i did not have to do all of the stuff that you did. i had the little “bumpers” on my teeth, but i didn’t have to put bands in or anything like that. i would say for me, it hurt for the first couple of days after the very first tray, and then after that it really didn’t hurt that much anymore, so i’m sorry you’re having so much trouble with everything:( it sounds like a more laborious process for you. if anyone wants tips, the best thing i would say is to BRUSH THE TRAYS! i know they tell you to brush the trays so they’re not dirty (obviously) but seriously brush them as often as you can. for me, the more i brushed the trays, the less yellow my actual teeth were. and yeah, dont eat/drink anything besides water with them in. also, don’t accidentally throw away a pair of trays like i did🥲 maria, if you see this, i love you and your videos!
My favorite whitener strips are Oral Essentials Lumineux!!! They are non toxic and don’t make your teeth sensitive!! Finally can be bought at stores like Walgreens (store locator on their website if you don’t want to order from them)
Maria - you could definitely consider getting permanent retainers if you’re worried about your teeth shifting after you finish Invisalign! I had braces years ago but wasn’t consistent with my retainers afterwards, so now I’m thinking about doing Invisalign and getting permanent retainers to both avoid the hassle of a nighttime retainer while preventing my teeth from shifting again. Might be worth looking into!
I've been considering Invisalign, but I'm such a tea addict, I'm worried about my ability to confine my tea drinking to brief periods where I can take out my aligners. Thanks for this video, Maria. It hasn't allayed my concerns at all, but it IS informative!
Maria... this is CRAZY!!! I work at an orthodontist and have never heard these stories with people with Invisalign. I live close if you need a second opinion let me know, I’m in auburn, ca.
This is great! I am actually considering Invisalign and I was worried about almost everything you mentioned (pain, rubber bands, drinking coffee, etc.) so this was super helpful! I hope your experience improves and you are happy with the results :)
My Invisalign experience has been very good so far. I have crowded teeth, 18 months program, over 4k euro. I wearr my aligners 21 - 22 hours as recommended. If you skip on wearing them for too long the next aligner my not fit as well as it should hence the pain. I have zero problems with my teeth getting yellow or discoloured. I clean and floss them after each meal. If I am outland about I floss them and flush them with water or mouthwash and put them on as soon as possible.
For anyone getting braces or thinking about it. These are my recommendations. Take a pain reliever before every new tray or tightening. Its easier to prevent pain than to treat it. To prevent mouth sores pick up wax. It'll keep your mouth from getting torn up. Pick up a water pick for regular braces. carry a travel toothbrush for eating on the go. Its important to keep them babies clean. Its all worth it in the end. You will have to wear a retainer for about 6 months nearly all day. Then a retainer nightly for probably the rest of your life. Even one day without my retainer causes discomfort for me and its been 6+ years since my braces came off. 🙃 But straight teeth takes work.
I’m in my 6th month and I am really seeing a big difference. Our experiences are very similar. I was in pain the first 4 days. Then I remembered that my son had some dental wax left from his braces -why doesn’t the orthodontist tell us about wax???!! I also cut off the hooks on the top front since I don’t have rubberbands. Much better! I hate having plastic in my mouth, but It will be worth it. Hope all goes well for you.
maria i got my train tracks off in november and first with the retainers they recommend you wear it 16 hours a day for me personally and then move to nights only, my friend had invisalign and a similar situation so don't worry about them shifting when you finish the programme, as long as you have the discipline to wear the retainer there should me no issue :))
Hi Maria! Hope you are well. I know how you feel-I had braces in my teens, but I had to wear a permanent retainer for a few years after that was almost exactly like Invisalign. I was skeptical at first that my teeth would stay put because at first they would shift so quickly just like yours. But it did work!! I’m in my 20s now and they haven’t budged an inch! Good luck on your journey and I hope things get easier for you! Best to you, Daryl, and Mila ❤️
Fillings popping out is more likely to be a sign of good general health and consequent good dental health because it's usually caused by natural teeth remineralisation, making the fillings redundant. You probably didn't need them; they were just a way for the dentist to make more money. You should check out holistic +/or naturopathic dental care. Most dentistry is medieval in its conception of how teeth function; for instance very few seem to know, or perhaps more pertinently admit, that teeth in a healthy body, or given a few days grace of low-acid-forming food and/or fasting periods, will remineralise naturally, ie regrow pulp and dentine, even enamel if caught early enough. Teeth are living things, and demineralise during meals and in contact with sweetened drinks, which can lead to decay, but recover rapidly with sleep, fasting, raw veg/salad+fruit, nuts, etc. Fillings popping out is what many natural health practitioners actively work towards! :)
I remember going through invisalign when I was 16, it was definitely painful every new tray. I got the mouth sores and tongue cuts too! My trays always got beat up too because I grind my teeth at night lol. I'm 33 now and lost my retainer ages ago. While I'm sure my teeth have shifted some, I'm still really happy with the way they look, and I think they're pretty straight. It seems like once they got into that better alignment they aren't shifting so bad. I hope it gets easier for you and congrats on the journey to better dental health!
I had Invisalign for a year and finished it last March 30th and it was a lot of work and felt like forever , but in the end my teeth are perfect finally ...And I am 55 so never to old for perfect teeth . I love how they look now . The only part I am not a fan of is having to wear a retainer at night , but if it keeps them looking good then I do it .
This is giving me PTSD from my teenage years with braces... I had them for THREE years, bottom and top with the elastics on each side! Then after those three years I still had to wear a retainer for my teeth not to shift, and also sleep with it in to fix the placement of my jaw (which is still messed up) for more than a year. Oh, and I had to remove 4 teeth initially because I didn't even have room for them in my mouth >< I still have lots of scars inside my cheeks from the braces, and the pain was real...I will never forget. So sorry you have to go through this, it really sucks
Omg Maria I’m so sorry you’ve had such a poor experience! I’m glad it’s improving! I’m 24 and I got Invisalign a month ago! I had braces as a teen and didn’t wear my retainer...lesson learned!
I have been thinking about starting one of these kinds of teeth straightening systems and your video was so honest and open. It really helped me prepare for what to expect. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for showing this! I've been thinking about getting Invisalign myself but have always been scared of braces. I would love update videos when you get the chance!!
Sorry you had a tough first few months! I recently finished the 14 sets of clear retainers and had my fixed retainer put on the back of my teeth last Monday...didn't realise they glue it on so now I am getting used to the hard glue at the back of my teeth and eating feels weird...but you soon get used to it don't you!
*EXPECT LOTS OF TEETH TALK AND SHOW* If you don't want to see it do not watch it please :)
Hello guys, I've always had problem with my teeth and recently started my journey with Invisalign. Here are my experiences with it so far ♥
00:00 Intro, before my first visit
00:35 Showing teeth closer *BEWARE*
00:38 Trouble teeth, my reasons to have them adjusted
02:43 Costs and procedures before you get your trays
03:47 After first visit, first trays
05:03 Update 2,5 months in
05:35 Painful first weeks
08:39 Getting used to it, drinking, eating, brushing
10:58 I see the difference
12:38 Kissing is weird now, lol
13:35 Drinking coffee and alcohol
14:58 Speaking without the trays, difference in voice
15:06 Showing teeth closer *BEWARE*
Thank you for making this video! I'm looking to get some invisiline and wanted to know what it'd be like or what the cost would be like and this helped me alot thank you so much! Loved this❤😊
Thanks for this video! I’m in the process of removing all my wisdom teeth because they’re growing out completely sideways instead of straight up and they’ve caused all my other teeth to be pushed forward and inward against one another so after that is when I want to get something similar to these trays. Hope everything gets smoother from here for you. 😌
I had Invisalign in my 20s and can relate to the sores. My issues weren't as complex as yours and I hope your treatment journey ends smoothly! P.S. you did a GREAT job of explaining all the details someone would need to know
I had traditional bracket & wire braces put on in my 40s. My treatment was 2 years, and I am now wearing Hawley retainers 22hrs every day for 3 months. I am a big fan of Dr. Greg Asatrian's RUclips channel Braces Explained.
This was very informative, thank you!
At 4:28 I heard “My S is not as sharp” as “My ASS is not as sharp” and I was like “WAIT A SECOND WHAT?!” 😂
SAME I died 🤣😭
@@courtneylong3358 same it confused me for a second 😂😂
Lol the substitutes said “ass” too! 😂
Hahahahha same 🤣
@@courtneylong3358 IKR I had to do a double take for a minute 😂
The fact that this channel makes me sleepy and has me experience ASMR just further proves that you are the queen of tingles.
The pain of your teeth shifting is a pain that can't be described unless you've felt it yourself. You just can't put it into words to people who have never experienced it lol
man i do not miss it. it blows
Oh yes. Tooth pain is no joke and those damn rubber bands are brutal 😖
@@Littlenik Yeah rubber bands are a special kind of pain. When I first got them, I'd clench my teeth together to relieve the pain but then when I had to unclench my mouth to talk it hurt a million times worse.
Yes teeth shifting and rubber bands are horrible, but try adding a PALATE SPLITTER on to the experience and have that turned every few weeks for YEARS and you'll feel your bones split apart on the roof of your mouth. It makes braces and bands feel like a walk in the park. Ugh dental/orthodontic procedures are torture!
Am I only one watching this video just for the comfort of Maria’s voice even though my teeth are straight and I don’t need any type of braces or invisalign 😩😂
Same!!🤣
I will literally watch anything she uploads lol
Dear Maria, thank you for discussing this honestly and frankly. It is important for people to realize that braces are NOT always just for looks -- for perfect "looking" teeth. My steppie is 17 and has had his Invisilign for a little over a year now. He is a gifted trombone player (not bragging, he is literally invited to play in competing colleges once graduated) and he cannot wear traditional braces because he would be unable to play while having them installed. His bite is also off, and the dentists we have visited said he would eventually loose teeth if he did not have them repaired. Teeth are literally bones and we rely on our mouths for life itself. Of course eating, but also expression -- you with ASMR and him with music. We express love -- kissing as you said. We communicate with our mouths and our smiles. We nourish our bodies. So if anyone reading this is having thoughts that braces might be too expensive because it is only for vanity's sake, that is simply not true. Thanks for always being open and honest. I appreciate your kindness and truthfulness.
Braces are hell no matter what form it seems. I still have a scar on the inside of my cheek from my braces as a teen. I ditched my retainer and my teeth didnt shift too badly and I will just live with it.
Same. It truly was absolute hell
Yea I had my braces done too tight where I had about four teeth end up with cracking. Followed by having a few concussions between then and now, plus Lupron for Endo. My dentist told me as I had a filling put in for 2/4 was that my orthodontist had made my braces way too tight.
@@aylazelanagrebiel3210 That's awful! Did they manage to save your cracked teeth or did you have to have them removed?
Yeah my bottom teeth shifted slightly since I stopped wearing my retainers, but it's not really noticeable. I tried to wear them overnight once after awhile of not wearing them and it hurt like hell and woke me up, so I gave up.
Same
“My S sound not my ass” 😂 I can’t explain to you how much I laughed!! 🤣🤣 Good luck with your Invisalign journey. I’m halfway there and I still have another year and a half 😅
I’ve had Invisalign for about 2 years now and at the beginning it is ROUGH. Like I had all the same pains and problems as you. I also had those elastic hooks literally hooking into my gums every time I opened and closed my mouth they would rip through my gums and my Invisalign would fill up with blood. Disgusting. But within a couple months, everything got figured out and it was so easy and SO worth it. I had absolutely horrendous teeth, like so crooked, some teeth were almost growing from the roof of my mouth, because other teeth were covering blocking the area where it should be. I used to be so embarrassed to smile and laugh and even talk, and now I don’t deal with that at all. I would do it all over again a dozen times to gain the confidence I’ve got from having Invisalign. The pain is nothing compared to that!
FYI for anyone who is still considering invisalign, Maria's experience is quite an extreme one I think! I've had invisalign for a while and you get used to it. Some weeks hurt but usually it's just discomfort if anything. Kissing, drinking all, Ss all feel fine. I got so used to it that I feel naked without them. Really nothing beats having healthy, aligned teeth and being able to smile proudly. Aligned life aligned teeth amirite?
You're so adorable, Maria! Your laughs OMG 🥺❤️ I hope your treatment goes well!! 😁❤️
Thank you SO much for this video! I am in the process of getting Invisalign. This was so helpful. Best of luck in your treatment Maria!
God, this sounds just like my experience with braces. Sores = wax over the brackets. Eat the wrong thing? Brackets pop off! Pain was awful. I had to have a jaw widener across the top of the roof of my mouth. Ugh. But man, my teeth are still great 25 years later. I hope you can get through the yuckiness of this beginning and I hope it works out!!! Best of luck to you :)
Thankfully my kids didn't have too many issues with popping brackets. I think my daughter had 2 pop and my son (who I thought would be constantly popping brackets) didn't have any. (I'm glad because our orthodontist allowed 3 bracket replacements before they started charging you.) There was one time where my son's wire got bent into a V shape on one of his teeth while still in the bracket. He still swears he doesn't know how it happened, but our orthodontist was just as amazed because he said, the way the wire was, it should have knocked his tooth out. He never saw anything like that before. Of course, only my son 🤣😂
I had the jaw widener too! Felt like my nose was gunna rip in half 😂 also eating bread was awful cause it always got stuck up in there and was hard to push out without your fingers. I once got a Tylenol stuck up there too for a few minutes 🙊
Omg the wax over the brackets 😂 I remember I broke a bracket when I was chewing pizza crust. Not fun.
Wow Maria I had no idea you had so many procedures done to your teeth. I had braces when I was in high school and I feel so fortunate because I really think my teeth are so beautiful. But I understand that they can be awkward, painful, and make you talk funny. I remember my teeth/jaw hurt so bad sometimes and I was on a strict soup and bread diet because of the pain. Your teeth are going to be soo beautiful and I bet it will be well worth the money. The 18 months will pass by quickly!
I got braces in high school as well, for about 1.5 years. I was so happy to have them and enjoyed the experience because I knew the result would be so beautiful. I have always gotten compliments on my teeth ever since and I am so so happy and thankful my parents were able to provide me with braces. It’s life changing!
I cannot believe how good your english is sometimes. You so perfectly describe what you're feeling. I mean, is there even a Russian translation for 'heebie-jeebies'? Amazing.
I got so excited when she said heebie jeebies bc I LOVE using that phrase😂
Wah thank you for this! I'm 26 so not far off my 30's and have been considering this so this will be so informative. Thank you so much as always Maria. So much love from England 💖
Your immediate reaction to this was hilarious - I love how funny you are and how funny you find life 😂
I have been thinking about getting braces or invisalign as an adult and THANK YOU for sharing a real experience! Hearing about the tongue cuts and slurping out your drink is so much better than "oh yeah a new tray is uncomfortable." I appreciate your willingness to be real with us and hopefully you like the result
I had braces for 7 years plus operation on my upper jaw and those rubber bands hurt the most. I actually missed school few times due to pain, and other times I was on multiple doses of pain killers. My mouth and tongue was filled with sores. I have sympathy for anyone who is going thru this ❤️
P. S. Tupperware has amazing bottles, so maybe check those out 😊
Le Fort 1? Not an easy surgery! No jaw surgery is easy. Hope you’re doing well now. ❤️
@@murasaki9 It really does work. It seems like it may not be strong enough, but it sure is. First of all sorry for what you had to go through!! I researched invisalign because my steppie is using this system now. For what it's worth and what it cost us, I know there are good results even with more complex types of dental issues. Hope you are well and happy now!!
I agree these rubber bands are a force to be reckoned with! I remember when I first had to wear them it wasn’t anything crazy just 2 triangle shapes on the opposite sides of my mouth and that pain/tugging..it was was so intense painkillers didn’t even help all I could do was sleep the entire day even taking the rubber bands off to eat was painful!
I'm almost 6 months into my Invisalign treatment, so I can totally relate to everything! I also recommend doing a daily soak in retainer cleaner. I usually do it in the mornings when I take my aligners out for breakfast. It gives them a thorough cleaning and helps with stains. Good luck with your teeth journey and I look forward to seeing the next update!
Girl, thank you so much for posting this and sharing your experience! I am almost 35, I've had my 3D scan done, I've paid and now I'm waiting for my Invisalign trays! I had no idea what to expect and while honestly, some of what you had to say makes me nervous 😄 I'm so grateful for your honesty ❤️ I feel like I have a more realistic idea of what to expect when I finally get mine 🤗 p.s. - glasses, no makeup, rubber bands - girl, you are always gorgeous!! 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing, Masha. So many people think the choice to get orthodontia is cosmetic, but it's really not. I had similar problems to you- overbite, impacted teeth, my palate had to be stretched, and weird gaps. This leads to uneven wearing of teeth, headaches, and all KINDS of issues in addition to gum and cavity issues. Thank you for being so open!!!!! It's not just a cosmetic!
I had Invisalign in 2014-2015 and I was also concerned about whether the teeth would stay in the right place after the treatment. But the dentist put fixed retainers on me that are the shape of my teeth line (like personalized retainers) and they have worked perfectly for me. No night retainers at all, and my teeth look exactly the same as the first day. (Sorry for my English). Good luck, Maria!
This is the quality content I subbed for.
When I had braces I experienced ALL of those things! mouth sores (from the wire not being cut back far enough), constant headaches, and cuts on my tongue. Initially, it can all be so painful!!! After consulting with my orthodontist and making sure they cut those wires super close I can say that all that pain (AND MONEY) was definitely worth it :)
My dentist said no warm drinks and no carbonated drinks .. It will break down the material it is made of . Only water while on teeth . Remove them if you want to have hot drinks and , or anything other then water .
My favorite RUclipsr discussing a topic that is very personal for me-2 bouts of orthodontia, 5 jaw surgeries, 3 more in my near future and maybe Invisalign needed (not my fault! I wear my retainers)-this is great for anyone who wants to learn more about going through this. Maria knows her stuff! Dental issues really suck, much love to anyone going through it.
Your giggles had me cracking up! So cute!
As someone who's had corrective surgery on my jaw for teeth problems, it's such a relief to have the problem fixed. I used to get wicked muscle and head aches starting around my jawline.
You will feel a lot better once the problem gets sorted out. I can't wait to see your progress.
Also American medicare is completely fucked. Here in Canada that shit would be heavily covered or outright free because of our socialized healthcare.
I do wear a retainer every single night to keep everything in order. It's a lifelong commitment.
I just finished my Invisalign! I remember the first day, how painful it was and how weird the attachments (stones) felt. I had one on every front bottom tooth, and TWO on one of my front top teeth. It’s so worth it though!
Also, look out for angular cheilitis, which is a small skin infection at the corners of the mouth. Having braces/Invisalign increases risk for it. It’s minor, but a nuisance nonetheless, so make sure to be extra diligent with mouth hygiene!
It will be feel tight every time you get your new retainer. Buccal fillings on the gum line have no affect on biting surface, even if you bite on the edge of the occlusal . Fillings falling out In my opinion is that the fillings you had failed. It can be several reasons, if dentist doesn't keep area very dry , the material they used and or bad placement. I have never seen any trays sharp or create sore hummm. If the sores rub on the edges you might try some ortho wax, You can place it on e edges that feel sharp. If cheeks are getting sore you can place thin layer on the OUTSIDE of tray to smooth rough areas. You can place ortho wax anywhere outside or edges the tray. Ortho wax is at most Walmart's and pharmacy's & grocery stores . They may lower the attachments when they re evaluate your case. This may require re-impression. Your teeth will go back to original state if you stop wearing them. With Orthodontic braces as well. They give retainer for both . Teeth have a memory. You will have a certain amount of tightness each new retainer you get. 18 months is a long time for treatment. The attachment's have to fit perfectly in the raised areas of retainer. If they are placed on teeth in the slightly wrong spot they will be tighter and or when you bite down they may pop them off. They also use strips to open up very small amounts of space according to your specific treatment. The dentist is sent instruction's on the exact areas open up with each new tray. .
they are not terrible! i wish people would stop being so focused on having perfect teeth, whoever decided to make teeth a matter of perfection were incorrect. I love crooked, buck and unique teeth, to me its beautiful!
I have Invisalign and I'm almost done with treatment. The first few days were awful! I'm a year and half in and everything is so normal now. My teeth were horrible, everything that could have been wrong was wrong. For whitening get the On the Go whitening foam. I buy it at CVS in the dental section. My ortho recommended it and it really whitens your teeth. I cant wait to see your results when you are done.
Maria, I used to buy bees wax at the pharmacy when I wore braces.
You stick it to the brackets and it prevents any sores or discomfort, plus it's completely natural, so no worries if you swallow it.
I always had a little box with wax, so that I it never hurt. Then with time your mouth works around it and you stop needing it.
Hope everything works out perfectly in the end, it look great so far. Xoxo
I’m doing Invisalign at the moment too!!! It’s so interesting how different the way your dentist is doing the treatment but also my experience is very different. I was having the treatment because I clench my teeth so hard because of anxiety - that it was putting so much pressure on my teeth, that I actually had to have a root canal in one of my top front teeth because of the trauma of constant clenching. So I had to do Invisalign to save the other front teeth and change the front contact points.
I had some of the stones pop off on my first night too. My dentist put them back on 2 days later. Then one on my front tooth popped off again and my dentist replaced it at 4 weeks in. Then finally they all stayed stuck on. I had a lot of pressure and pain in those first 2 weeks, but no cuts or mouth sores. The dentist didn’t give me a file to shave down the edges of the aligners or anything and I actually didn’t feel like I needed to. They all fit nicely and didn’t have any uncomfortable rubbing or stabbing.
I’m at week 15 now and my treatment has been extended for sure, as my bottom teeth haven’t moved as much as we had hoped. So they will order some extra aligners for me and I will continue treatment longer than expected at no extra cost.
I think my came in £1000 cheaper than yours. They do 2 prices in the Uk - if it’s under 14 aligners it’s £2500 and it it’s above 18 aligners it’s £3500. And that’s 18 and above - no limit at all. So you could need 45 aligners and it would still be £3500.
I hope its all settled down Maria! It will work out I’m sure. Sending you lots of love xx
I had braces for years, because I was told I wasn't a good candidate for Invisalign. I can't tell you how glad I am that I got it done. If Invisalign doesn't work for you, I would recommend regular braces with a water flosser and a sonic toothbrush. My teeth are in good shape now, and I have worn retainers nightly for almost a decade.
Poor girl I work at an ortho office unfortunately the older you are instead of just moving teeth your moving the bone that’s why it hurts so much it’s so exciting when you get done I’m routing for you!
This was a helpful video, Miss Maria! I live down in Southern California, and I have an overbite where my top teeth completely cover my bottom teeth when I bite. I can feel my bottom teeth touching the gums behind my top teeth. The Dentist I went to quoted me closer to $7,000 to correct with the Invisalign and I’d probably have to have them for about 2 years. Of course it’s all out of pocket, so I’m just not sure if I’ll proceed. I wasn’t sure if the amount they quoted me was legit, but after watching your video and hearing how much you’ve paid, I suppose it is! Thank you for sharing!
I got metal braces just this Monday and they anticipate 18 months, so I'll get them off right before my 30th birthday, haha. Glad to know I'm not alone in this.
I'm just finishing up my last week of invisalign at 31. I had braces in middle school and my retainer got old and worn down that I couldn't wear it anymore, so my teeth started to shift. It wasn't too extreme but I'm happy to get my teeth fixed again. I think the only thing that bothered me was a massive headache I got during the fourth week that last about four days.
Im just like you i had my braces when i was a teen. Now my teeth moved a little i want to straighten them again.. How long did it took you this time
@@sch9100 my dentist only put me on a three month plan, so not too long. I have my next appointment to get the brackets off next week.
@@FinalFantasyFairy great thats reassuring.. Thank you
Sometimes the song “blinded by the light” comes on the radio or pops into my head and I think about how in that one video Maria was embarrassed that she thought the lyrics were “revved up like a douche”. 😂😂😂 Maria is a queen. Forever adorable.
Thank you for showing this! I didn't know anyone who could tell me about their own experience with tooth straightening.
I had braces about 10 years ago when I started college, wore them for 18 months. The first few months were painful, it was just sore all the time. Afterwards it started getting better. I had clear braces on top and regular metal ones on the bottom and changed up the colors on the bottom every visit. I had bad crowding because of a small jaw and a slight overbite as well. I now wear an Essix retainer every night while I sleep. Getting braces was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life since I feel more confident with straight teeth and the overall health of my teeth has improved. You got this, Maria! Keep going and good luck! :D
This is such an honest review ! My dentist has been asking me if I wanted to fix my overbite and have been considering invisiline but hear so many different things about it !
I love these informative videos you give on products which are normally sponsored!! It makes me trust your experiences a lot more :) (no hate to sponsored videos, I just love seeing informative non-sponsored videos too!)
I’m currently undergoing thousands of pounds worth of dental treatment. I know it will all be worth it in the end but, my days, it’s painful. My teeth were wrecked after decades of malnutrition. Plus I have severe asthma requiring daily steroids. I can’t wait to have a nice bright smile again. Keep up the good work Maria but make sure your dentist is looking after you properly. 😘
Your whistling "S" is one of the main sounds I love in your ASMR videos. I really hope it does not permanently get rid of it for you. A sharp "S" is the key to my tingles. I'll bet I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Maria I did Invisalign! I cannot stress enough to get to permanent retainer on top and bottom and get a water pik! It will keep your teeth perfect and I worries of ever shifting!
Thankful that you posted this! Have been deciding between Invisalign and veneers. Past few weeks, I was sold on veneers because practically no down time and less pain. But your teeth look amazing already...so now I am questioning myself again!
As an orthodontic assistant I have been waiting for this video!!! Also, don't worry about your teeth going back crooked, the last couple trays are going to stabilize your teeth.
I keep on hearing that the teeth would shift back and that terrifies me specially because two of my teeth had to be extracted before I could get the aligners . I worry what if they shift and my gap is prominent
Invisalign worked out well for my brother but it was a nightmare for me personally 😔 It took me 5 years (!) of treatment to fix a minor crowding issue that could have been fixed in a year tops with regular braces. Each time I reached the last tray it was discovered I needed a “refinement” because oh look, no more crowding but now you have dark triangle gaps. Then, uh oh, the gaps are now closed but it seems to have pushed one of your molars down so now you need rubber bands to bring it back up. And last but not least, the 2 front teeth still have a slight gap that may never close, so let’s just tighten everything up one last time. Holy moly... if I had just gone with regular braces, these adjustments could’ve been made at any point without worrying about completing the full course or waiting on the next round from the Invisalign lab. And the whole ordeal of taking teeth moulds each time, and filing the buttons down, and reapplying different buttons... Sorry to be such a negative Nancy but maybe this info can help someone make a more informed decision 😔
Very informative video! I am 30 and am getting tmj treatment (jaw pain issues) i am wearing a mouth guard to get my jaw back in place. The tightness the first few days were awful. I do have to eat with the bottom mouth guard, it is gross to feel food get in there or certain drinks, but kinda used to it (i rinse immediately after lol) i have crooked teeth and a crossbite, I may do braces after...not looking forward to all the discomfort but i would like a good bite and nice teeth. PS you still had a beautiful smile!
I had Invisalign for a year & so glad I did it! I did get the mouth sores like you in the beginning but it only happened in the first couple weeks when my mouth was getting use to it. Sounds like they didn’t do a great job when they printed them out. Best of luck! You’re gonna be amazed at the end!! :)
man. i do not miss having braces. and i also have a ton of fillings, so it makes me feel less insecure about it hearing that others that i find admirable and beautiful have a lot too. i hope Invisalign is exactly what you’ve been looking for 💜
Hey Maria! ❤️ I love your videos and I am a huge fan, just thought I’d give some in sight about refilling the plastic water bottle, although it is more efficient and saves money, refilling the same bottle especially for 2-3 can cause the plastic to eventually break down and get into your water and at that point you would be taking that into your body which can cause health problems.
Hi Maria!! I did Invisalign for a few years! The attachments are used as pressure points and are placed in trouble spots so your teeth can move! The pain might get worse some weeks due to the changing of trays as well as you progressing through the treatment plan. Also the plastic might be getting stained, it happened to me too! Hope the process goes well for you, and I love your content!
I got my braces off when I was 13. I’m 32 now and STILL wear my retainer overnight from time to time. If I go too long between wears, I can tell my teeth have shifted just a little. Thank you for sharing this! My son has Invisalign.
Sorry you had such a rough first experience! I also had mouth sores and detached attachments during the early period of my invisalign treatment. Also had other issues from time to time. But overall it was definitely worth it. I finished a year ago and I'm SO happy with my smile now. I used to be shy about smiling but now I'm proud and never hesitate to let my smile beam. Good luck!
Маша, поздравляю с началом пути к красивым зубам! Я носила "пластинку", как тогда называли, когда мне было 10. Тогда еще даже не было брекетов в России. Сравниваю свои ощущения с вашими. В детстве это проходит проще. Да, челюсть побаливала, но не настолько. Я ее носила только дома, в школу стеснялась одевать. Зато сколько комплексов по поводу улыбки ушло через год, когда зубы исправились! Желаю чтобы ваши 18 месяцев пролетели быстро и легко и чтобы результат в конце радовал!
Listening to this brings back all the pains my daughter had with her braces... With braces they give you a wax, but she still had so many sores. I did learn that anytime we had adjustments to make sure we had soft foods available for a few days after them because of the pain she was in afterward.
Unfortunately, getting braces is always is a terrible experience. But it’s soooooooo worth it!!
I had Invisalign in my mid 30’s and I regret nothing. 7 month process total and I wear my retainer every night. Highly recommended!
When you said your "S" was not as sharp it almost sounded like "my *ss is not as sharp." 😂😂😂 Thank you so much for the info. in this video because I have some similar lower teeth issues and I am in my 40's...
(Invisalign user from UK) Maria! I am so sad you’ve had such a rubbish start to Invisalign. I’m a week in and i’m hopefully about to go onto my second tray and i’m getting on really well with them, however i only have a couple teeth that need moving. I agree, taking them out and putting them back in is the worst pain. To clean your retainer once a week, my orthodontist gave me these tablets to clean them, you can just use denture cleaner, or milton and it only needs 15 mins - this takes off the yellowish stains. You shouldnt be putting anything in your mouth other than water with your retainer in! So definitely stop this completely. I’m glad you feel a lot better now. I get free teeth whitening and a fixed permanent brace at the end of my treatment, with what you paid i would hope you get that too! Cant wait for the next update. Here for any questions for anyone?
At the end they’ll give you tray retainers to wear at night. I went through Invisalign recently. They didn’t turn out as straight as I would have liked. I sort of wish I would have done braces, but I’m in my 30’s as well and didn’t want to have braces. Good luck!
i had invisalign when i was in 7th grade for 18 months, and i gotta say i did not have to do all of the stuff that you did. i had the little “bumpers” on my teeth, but i didn’t have to put bands in or anything like that. i would say for me, it hurt for the first couple of days after the very first tray, and then after that it really didn’t hurt that much anymore, so i’m sorry you’re having so much trouble with everything:( it sounds like a more laborious process for you.
if anyone wants tips, the best thing i would say is to BRUSH THE TRAYS! i know they tell you to brush the trays so they’re not dirty (obviously) but seriously brush them as often as you can. for me, the more i brushed the trays, the less yellow my actual teeth were.
and yeah, dont eat/drink anything besides water with them in.
also, don’t accidentally throw away a pair of trays like i did🥲
maria, if you see this, i love you and your videos!
My favorite whitener strips are Oral Essentials Lumineux!!! They are non toxic and don’t make your teeth sensitive!! Finally can be bought at stores like Walgreens (store locator on their website if you don’t want to order from them)
I'm so thankful that you filmed this. I really want Invisalign!
hi maria ♡ thank you so much for making this, i'm in my 20s considering invisalign, and i've been even moreso interested since you've gotten them!
Maria - you could definitely consider getting permanent retainers if you’re worried about your teeth shifting after you finish Invisalign! I had braces years ago but wasn’t consistent with my retainers afterwards, so now I’m thinking about doing Invisalign and getting permanent retainers to both avoid the hassle of a nighttime retainer while preventing my teeth from shifting again. Might be worth looking into!
I've been considering Invisalign, but I'm such a tea addict, I'm worried about my ability to confine my tea drinking to brief periods where I can take out my aligners.
Thanks for this video, Maria. It hasn't allayed my concerns at all, but it IS informative!
Maria... this is CRAZY!!! I work at an orthodontist and have never heard these stories with people with Invisalign. I live close if you need a second opinion let me know, I’m in auburn, ca.
This is great! I am actually considering Invisalign and I was worried about almost everything you mentioned (pain, rubber bands, drinking coffee, etc.) so this was super helpful! I hope your experience improves and you are happy with the results :)
So happy and so proud of you for sticking with this!! You definitely have a complex case but hopefully this will all be worth it!! 😭😭😭
Such good timing masha! I literally just made an appt for Invisalign in 2 wks! Wish me luck! Thank u for ur video and tips ❤️
Good LUCK! :D
So proud of you Maria for sticking to it through the pain!!! You’re so inspiring 🥰
I loved the pressure that the pallet expander created just before I had my braces installed
don't apologize for your giggles! they're my fav and contagious
My Invisalign experience has been very good so far. I have crowded teeth, 18 months program, over 4k euro. I wearr my aligners 21 - 22 hours as recommended. If you skip on wearing them for too long the next aligner my not fit as well as it should hence the pain. I have zero problems with my teeth getting yellow or discoloured. I clean and floss them after each meal. If I am outland about I floss them and flush them with water or mouthwash and put them on as soon as possible.
For anyone getting braces or thinking about it. These are my recommendations. Take a pain reliever before every new tray or tightening. Its easier to prevent pain than to treat it. To prevent mouth sores pick up wax. It'll keep your mouth from getting torn up. Pick up a water pick for regular braces. carry a travel toothbrush for eating on the go. Its important to keep them babies clean. Its all worth it in the end. You will have to wear a retainer for about 6 months nearly all day. Then a retainer nightly for probably the rest of your life. Even one day without my retainer causes discomfort for me and its been 6+ years since my braces came off. 🙃 But straight teeth takes work.
Hi Masha! I got Invisalign in 2017 and wrapped up last year (my teeth were bad). I'm so happy with the results and wish you the very best of luck! :)
I’m in my 6th month and I am really seeing a big difference. Our experiences are very similar. I was in pain the first 4 days. Then I remembered that my son had some dental wax left from his braces -why doesn’t the orthodontist tell us about wax???!! I also cut off the hooks on the top front since I don’t have rubberbands. Much better! I hate having plastic in my mouth, but It will be worth it. Hope all goes well for you.
I took Invisalign treatment too on january! I had excatly the same experience for the first weeks so you have all my sympathies
maria i got my train tracks off in november and first with the retainers they recommend you wear it 16 hours a day for me personally and then move to nights only, my friend had invisalign and a similar situation so don't worry about them shifting when you finish the programme, as long as you have the discipline to wear the retainer there should me no issue :))
Hi Maria! Hope you are well. I know how you feel-I had braces in my teens, but I had to wear a permanent retainer for a few years after that was almost exactly like Invisalign. I was skeptical at first that my teeth would stay put because at first they would shift so quickly just like yours. But it did work!! I’m in my 20s now and they haven’t budged an inch!
Good luck on your journey and I hope things get easier for you! Best to you, Daryl, and Mila ❤️
Fillings popping out is more likely to be a sign of good general health and consequent good dental health because it's usually caused by natural teeth remineralisation, making the fillings redundant. You probably didn't need them; they were just a way for the dentist to make more money. You should check out holistic +/or naturopathic dental care. Most dentistry is medieval in its conception of how teeth function; for instance very few seem to know, or perhaps more pertinently admit, that teeth in a healthy body, or given a few days grace of low-acid-forming food and/or fasting periods, will remineralise naturally, ie regrow pulp and dentine, even enamel if caught early enough. Teeth are living things, and demineralise during meals and in contact with sweetened drinks, which can lead to decay, but recover rapidly with sleep, fasting, raw veg/salad+fruit, nuts, etc. Fillings popping out is what many natural health practitioners actively work towards! :)
I remember going through invisalign when I was 16, it was definitely painful every new tray. I got the mouth sores and tongue cuts too! My trays always got beat up too because I grind my teeth at night lol. I'm 33 now and lost my retainer ages ago. While I'm sure my teeth have shifted some, I'm still really happy with the way they look, and I think they're pretty straight. It seems like once they got into that better alignment they aren't shifting so bad. I hope it gets easier for you and congrats on the journey to better dental health!
I had Invisalign for a year and finished it last March 30th and it was a lot of work and felt like forever , but in the end my teeth are perfect finally ...And I am 55 so never to old for perfect teeth . I love how they look now . The only part I am not a fan of is having to wear a retainer at night , but if it keeps them looking good then I do it .
This is giving me PTSD from my teenage years with braces... I had them for THREE years, bottom and top with the elastics on each side! Then after those three years I still had to wear a retainer for my teeth not to shift, and also sleep with it in to fix the placement of my jaw (which is still messed up) for more than a year. Oh, and I had to remove 4 teeth initially because I didn't even have room for them in my mouth >< I still have lots of scars inside my cheeks from the braces, and the pain was real...I will never forget. So sorry you have to go through this, it really sucks
Omg Maria I’m so sorry you’ve had such a poor experience! I’m glad it’s improving! I’m 24 and I got Invisalign a month ago! I had braces as a teen and didn’t wear my retainer...lesson learned!
I have been thinking about starting one of these kinds of teeth straightening systems and your video was so honest and open. It really helped me prepare for what to expect. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for this! I will be getting my Invisaligns in a couple of months, so this is helpful for me to prepare mentally. Best of luck!
I have been using Clear Correct which is a different brand, like Invisilign. It has been wonderful! So happy for you!
I love all the giggles in the beginning of the video! I'm so sorry it hasn't been all roses and daisies... hope the end is worth it though! ♥
Thanks for showing this! I've been thinking about getting Invisalign myself but have always been scared of braces. I would love update videos when you get the chance!!
Sorry you had a tough first few months!
I recently finished the 14 sets of clear retainers and had my fixed retainer put on the back of my teeth last Monday...didn't realise they glue it on so now I am getting used to the hard glue at the back of my teeth and eating feels weird...but you soon get used to it don't you!
I am so beyond appreciative of this. I am in my mid 20s and getting Invisalign in 2 weeks!!
I just got Invisalign 3 months ago (in my thirties) too! Everything you giggled about - yes girl!! Thanks for sharing with us!
Yes!!! Love seeing more vlog content!
I have a permanent lingual bar on my bottom teeth. I get cuts on my tongue ALL the time - especially after cleanings. 😭😩 you’re a trooper, Maria. 💕