New and getting frustrated!!

[kim26]

Hi,

I live in Yorkshire, UK and started the invislign process back in March and i am still waiting to have my first trays in! My dentist doesn't seem to give me any information and i have had to do much of my own research on the net. I have had my moulds done and i have waited another 9 weeks for my first trays just to be told today that they has been another delay! I wondered if anyone could give me an idea of how long it took them from initial consultation to getting your first aligner as it has been nearly 5 months! I have a lot of movement required and i fear its going to take a while however that doesn't worry me. What does bother me is that I have not been told about teeth filing, pain or attachments which i have discovered from reading forums. I have not seen any image of what i should expect ie clincheck? As you can probably tell i'm a little frustrated and i little in the dark about what to expect. To top it of i'm paying 3 and a half thousand!! HELP!

Thank you!
Kim

[nycinvisalign]

Hi Kim,

I had my impressions done on May 30th, clincheck on June 18th and the aligners arrived on june 27. 5 months is way too long. You should express your concerns with your ortho. I'm on my first tray and you shouldn't worry about attachments and IPR. The process was painless for me. I hope you get your aligners soon!

[kim26]

Thank you for your response it has encouraged me to say something. I'm really looking forward to getting started with it all. I will post as soon as i finally get it on! Good luck with your treatment! thanks again.

[Punkin]

If I recall correctly, I think people have mentioned that it takes longer to get the trays in the UK than it does in the states.

The basic delivery is, I believe, 6 to 8 weeks.

Speak to your ortho again, express your concerns, and hopefully he'll be able to give you a better answer.

[kezzakattami]

Hi Kim26, I am also in the UK and didnt have to wait that long for my trays

I had my initial consultation and impressions done in December, clin check came back about the 2nd week of January and I had my first trays fitted on 17th Feb.

I'd recommend you speak to your dentist/ortho about seeing your clincheck though and to talk through your concerns like Punkin says, even if just to keep you motivated during the wait. You are paying a lot of money and although its Invisalign providing the trays, you should still receive a certai level of service from your Ortho. Good luck with your treatment anyways

[Adam]

It does seem strange you're having to wait so long. For the cost (which is the same as what I paid) you should be receiving much better service. My ortho was in constant dialog with me over the process informing me of everything and answering all questions. And the trays arrived quickly too - you should call them to see just what is holding them up.

Good luck.

[kim26]

Thanks everyone! i'll get on to it! hopefully i will get a positive result! x

[havingitdoneintheuk]

Mine took 3 weeks to come through. Good luck!

[kal4col]

hi,
I waited about 8 wks from first consulation to having tray fitted, it would have been quicker but i had to have a fraenectomy during that time so i was a bit reluctant to have the tray in too soon after that.

[Lucy1986]

Hey
Think I also waited around 8 to 9 weeks from impressions to receiving first aligner. Best of luck with your treatment!

[lemon tree]

1 week from getting my impressions done to see my clincheck. another 2 weeks to get my trays. i live in canada.

[anijh]

A little over 5 weeks. I completed my impressions last month on June 20 and will pick them up today.

[havingitdoneintheuk]

Good luck anijh

[lemon tree]

Kim - sorry I didn't read your initially post carefully. You may want to take a look at the blog section as you will find that a lot of people had some the same issues you are having now. Everyone deals with it a bit differently.

As for me, i got my attachments after tray 2 and a bit filing done then as well as a few weeks later. That was a pretty tough appointment but it's been pretty smooth sailing since. Some pictures in my blog link below if you're interested.

Best of luck to you.

[anijh]

Good luck anijh

Thanks Havingitdoneintheuk.

[kim26]

Hi eveyone, thought i would update on my situation. I have seen my clincheck today whoop whoop, however still got to wait for my trays, my dentist said today that it should be about a week but i'm noth holding my breath!! thanks again xx

[Lucy1986]

Thats great! I did get mine six days after ortho accepting clincheck, so hope its the same for you! How many trays will you need?

[kim26]

Thanks. Thats the thing, still not getting a great service. I went today i was in for all of 2 mins, i was showed my clincheck ask if it was ok and then went. I had to count the attachments that were on the clincheck (6 iln all) and i wasn't told anything else! RUBBISH! I am thinking of writing to invislign after all this is finally over!! xx

[Punkin]

A dialog works both ways. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Make a list before going in if you're prone to forgetting them (like I am). If your ortho isn't willing to answer the questions, then there is a problem, but if they just aren't forthcoming with the information YOU want to know, YOU need to ask.

[katiekatie23]

hi kim!!!
thats really strange mine only took 6 days after my clin check!! i had to wait around 2 months from my very 1st app but had to have 2 sessions of cleaning done first!!!
hope all goes well i really would complain about that though!!!
kate xx

[Rosieee]

Hi Kim,

I live in NZ and it took about 8 weeks form my 1st appt to get my trays - I don't think you should write to Invisalign about your concerns...you should really talk to your dentist. Often the clincheck is changed many times which is a lengthy process.

Please keep up posted!
Rosie

[kim26]

Thanks all.......I have my first trays in!!!! Whoop Whoop!! Feel great up to now, strange feeling and a really dry mouth but all good so! I can take them out relativley ok, but having attachements on in two weeks so i expect that will get alot harder! my teeth actually look nicer with them in! thanks again for all your help! xxx

[katiekatie23]

ooh thats great news kim!!!!!!
yea your mouth does get really dry i had mine in for 5 weeks andi still get a dry mouth!
another good this is my skin has gotten a lot clearer since i am drinking bucket loads of water instead of juice i normally drink!!!!!

dont forget to start a blog so you (and us here) can see your progress!!! take a look at mine if you like!!!!
kate xx