Hello from CT

[TONTAGE]

hi-
just found this site.yes,im new and 43 yrs of age going through the invisalign treatment since the beginning of 2010.so far so good.i look forward to spending time in these forums.
chow for now
Tontage

[Phantom Muse]

Welcome, Tontage!

Sounds like we are on the same time frame. I just turned 43 last week, and I started my Invisalign at the beginning of January - 12U/7L. I am in the sunny Midwest, however...

Here's hoping we both can be in retainers by early or mid-summer!

[TONTAGE]

thanks phantom muse.glad to meet ya.this invisalign thing has been great so far,im not drinking as much coffee,nor am i eating as much as i did pre invisalign.no snacks.my original plan was to go for lumineers but of course with the advice taken from my ortho which i have to have straight teeth 1st,i might not even need lumineers afterall.looking forward to the retainer!
Tontage

[Phantom Muse]

No coffee for me, no snacks, but BIG meals! It has been more of a lifestyle change for me than anything, but I am grateful to finally be taking care of this.

Sounds like Invisalign might take care of everything for you! Good luck, and I'll be interested to continue to hear how everything is going.

[TONTAGE]

i have 4 attachments on top and 3 on the bottom.those were put on the same day i recieved my 1st set of trays.because my lower teeth are crowded,they did the IPR thingy,i had no idea my ortho was doing this,i rememebr seeing all kinds of crud flying (sorry to be gross) but i had quite a few teeth altered on the bottom to make room.my experience with the trays has been very good.only thing i have noticed is that when i switch to a new set of trays,my teeth are very tender for a few days and after that they are fine.on my last set of trays i remmebr when i removed the top tray on the 1st day to eat lunch it felt as though one of my front teeth wanted to pull out.must have been the way that particular tray was made.

[TONTAGE]

forgot to mention that prior to january '10 i havent been to a dentist in over 10 years,when i finally went,i had a few cracked teeth (molars) nothing major.no cavities also did the zoom teeth whitening just before the start of my invisalign treatment.

[lauralea]

Why is IPR frequently only done with invisalign???

[Sunny]

Hi and welcome Tontage!

Great that invisalign is working so well for you and will hopefully mean you don't need any lumineers in the future.

This is a great forum and I hope you find it a friendly and helpful place to visit!

[Sunny]

Why is IPR frequently only done with invisalign???

IPR is done with all types of orthodontic treatment, where the person needs space, but doesn't need the space that would be made if a tooth or teeth were removed.

This has been a brilliant 'step forward', and the main reason that extractions aren't needed so often now.

The invisalign system finds it more challenging to close gaps, so it's great for the use with invisalign. Experienced invisalign ortho's can close gaps, but many don't have this experience.

I've had IPR done a few times on the bottom and also between my front upper incisors. It's quick, pain free and the gap closes with speed.

[mommamorin]

welcome Tontage!
Im from CT too, Tolland County. 52 :-( lol.
Glad to hear all is going well with your treatment, you'll be loving your new smile before you know it!
Good luck

[casey2002]

Wow, I'm 44 and just starting with invisalign, I will get my aligners on April 8th, I can't wait to get them.

[Phantom Muse]

Welcome to the club! Good luck on April 8th... it will be here before you know it!

Do keep us posted on your progress. Do you know how many trays you will have?