Going from Invisalign to Sapphire Braces
Today I had my consultation about my progress, and how to proceed. Both orthodontists spent all the time I needed with me, answered all my questions, listened to what I had to say about my situation, what was important to me and what I was and wasn't willing to do. Basically 1) my bite is still not corrected, 2) the three bottom teeth that have the clear braces on them still need to come forward and up, and 3) the three top teeth on my right side still need to come down and one must rotate. For the bottom teeth, invisalign cannot do it. For the top teeth, if I get new impressions, large attachments on my lateral incisor, and wear trays for 6 months, there is about a 50% chance Invisalign can correct successfully. So, we agreed that the best option is to go with Sapphire braces on top as well. He foresees 3-4 months. I'm not thrilled at the idea of walking around like that for 4 months, but I have come too far to not end up with the teeth I wanted. So, on Monday I get hooked up!
Here are some pics of the sapphire braces I have on my bottom teeth now, how my smile looks now, and an angle that shows a bit better how my top teeth are still out of alignment.
posted by Dawna B | 5:41 PM
12 Comments:
Hi Dawna,
You're so right that it's worth the time it takes to get your smile and (more importantly) you bite correct since you've come this far. You're worth it!
In a few months when this is over, you'll be so glad you stuck with it. Really!
Mighty hugs! Barbara :D
Not everyone is a candidate for Invisalign. It looks like your case was too complicated to finish with Invisalign.
It really requires some time to achieve the smile that you desire. I agree that you should stick with your braces since there are some cases that invisalign cannot fully correct.
I came across dental website, marketing last year while searching for affordable dental care. Fortunately, the braces that the doctor recommended was able to resolve my alignment problems.
Hope you'd soon have your desired smile. Good luck!
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I remember the time when I still had my braces. Like yours, my St. Petersburg dentist also put sapphire braces on me. Now, my teeth look awesome! Since then, I've been bringing my kids to that same dentist. They were saying that he is the best dentist St. Petersburg ever had. He's been friendly with the kids, and he even tells them stories about tooth tales and all that.
I'm surprised to hear that invisalign wouldn't work, my dentist in Ealing seemed to think they would solve most problematic teeth .. certainly worked for me anyway.
That was amazing.The way you tell the thing is awesome.It really requires some time to achieve the smile that you desire.
like your case was too complicated to finish with Invisalign.
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we all want to have a beautiful smile..when we achieve it we will have the smile we've always dreamed of and we would have the confidence to show it off..
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