Never Too Old!!

[NanaChris]

Hi Everyone,
I am into my first week with Invisiline and am living proof that you're not too old for braces! I've always wanted them, but didn't feel like we could afford it when we were newly weds. Then the kids came along, and you know....they came first of course! Anyhow, now it's my turn! I still can't believe that it's as easy as it is. It took a little bit of work to get the trays on/off the first couple of times, but now it's no big deal. There were a couple of edges that kind of rubbed my tongue sore, but the dentist adjusted them and it's fine now. I really expected more discomfort, but after the first couple of days I barely remembered I had them in.
Anyway, I'm anxious to see the end result and proud of myself for taking the jump to do something for me for a change!
I would be interested in hearing from someone else of my generation who has had or is currently in Invisiline treatement and what your impressions are; good, bad, or indifferent.
Happy smiling!!

[Sunny]

Congratulations Chris and it's great to 'feel' your delight with yourself for beginning your treatment.

It's amazing how refreshing it is, when some of us finally realise it's time for us to do something for ourselves. My treatment decision has nothing to do with straight teeth, but about the jaw pain I'd been living with for over four decades.

Here's to your treatment going well and you being delighted with your progress.

[Oki07]

Hi! My name is Femke and I am 31 years old. I am going to start with invisilign. I have to pay first and then my set of aligners will be made in America and sent to my ortho (in Holland). I don't know how long it will take to make them. I am excited as wel as worried. About the pain, the lisp and how may people will see that I am wearing invisilign. But I also think it is time to work on my teeth. I am unhappy with them for years and the feeling isn't getting better. When I was 15 I had braces. The one that is not only in your mouth, but also out of it (I do'n't know the word in english). I was not at all happy with that and didn't wear them 22 hours a day. My mother found out and told my ortho. He told me to make a decision 1) take them out or 2) wear them 22 hours a day. I decided to stop with it. I had boyfriends and liked to go out and I didn't see myself doing that with mij "outboard-motor". It's too bad I choose to do so, cause my ortho always told me everything was going as planned (before my mother told him). I shouln't have been honest about it. Well there's no use in thinking about the past. It's time for the future.

Maybe you could tell me more about the visibilty, pain and lisp that you are experiencing? Thanx!

[mariahfromchicago]

You can never be too old.
Glad you are used to it!

[18daystobrace]

You are never too old to have braces. Do not worry what others think. In the end it is you who determine your happiness not others. The present actions creates end product.

[Zoso]

You are both to be commended for taking this step.

Chris - you're never too long in the tooth to deserve to improve your teeth if you choose, and it's always great to hear about people like you who've realised this and are going after what they want.

Femke - hindsight has such a sharp focus, but you're right this is no time for regrets about past decisions, but rather a time to look forward to the future. Don't worry about people seeing your aligners - I've heard from numerous aligner wearers who have been surprised to find that neither family, friends, nor colleagues noticed their Invisalign until they explicitly pointed them out to these people. If people do notice, more often than not they will be unconcerned. The main reason people usually pay attention and care is if they have had braces themselves, if they are considering braces themselves, or if they have a close family member who might benefit from them. You may lisp a little at first, but you will find that after wearing the trays for a few days, that will quickly pass. The pain should be manageable - perhaps enough that you may decide to take a pain reliever occasionally, but nothing too severe. One useful tip is to start wearing a new tray right before bed time, so that the worst few hours are spent asleep.

[Pace]

old!!! I just got my invisaligns today at the whopping age of 51. I am missing 10 teeth and this is the first step before I get implants. The pain is not that much but I do have a very dry mouth and lips. The idea is to straighten my remaining teeth before the implants. I will keep all posted how it is going If I live long enough to finish all the treatment.

[Sunny]

Fantastic Pace! Congratulations on taking this first step and good luck with getting your bite sorted!

It's important to keep well hydrated during ortho treatment, and your lips will thank you for some lip balm.