Went to the dentist on Tuesday and he showed me how my teeth had changed since the beginning of January. It's always a slight shock when I see how bad my teeth were before the invisalign treatment! Probably because I have been checking out my teeth EVERYDAY and the movement has been in a slow progression so I don't realise how much they have changed.
He's pleased with the result and showed me how my teeth are now perfectly aligned. He asked me whether I was happy with the result and whether I had any concerns. To be honest, I wasn't 100% happy... coz i thought my teeth were not like PERFECTLY aligned. The dentist then removed the attachments for my upper teeth for me to have a better look in the mirror. It took probably 30 seconds to 1 minute to remove each attachment so it was quite an easy + quick job. Anyway, after the attachments were removed, my teeth did look slightly better, but I still expressed my concerns. The dentist said that I should take my time to look at my teeth and see how I feel in the next 1.5 months and then decide what I'd like to have my tooth/teeth to move then he'll make the adjustments until I'm 100% satisfied. :D
A lot of people express their opinions about how the dentist rushes them through the appointment, but he has always explained everything in details and if there were certain things that I didn't understand, he would try his best to make me understand! I think perhaps you just need to prepare questions- the more you ask, the more you understand!
Anyway, so here is my before and after photos. I thought I'd use some 'real life' photos to demonstrate how my teeth have transformed instead of looking just the teeth photos. You can click on the photos to see larger versions. Just put them up in medium size so they won't put people off from reading this blog too much. :)
BEFORE
AFTER
Probably a bit difficult to see? I tried my best to select the photos with similar angles...
Well, if you can't see the difference, here are the teeth photos!!
BEFORE
Well, if you can't see the difference, here are the teeth photos!!
BEFORE
AFTER
I know there are some stains at the back of my teeth... I'm getting my teeth whitened in December when my bottom teeth finish with the invisalign treatment!! :D Oh, and I'd like to thank everyone for the support over the past months.. and because of the number of people that I have managed to refer to the clinic that I go to, I am getting the whitening for free!
At the moment, I am wearing my 15th set of bottom tray for 22+ hours a day and my 14th set (last tray) for my upper teeth only when I go to sleep! The dentist told me NOT to wear my 14th set tray for my upper teeth any other time as he would like to analyse my teeth's 'natural movement' in order to decide what retainers would suit me the best. Additionally, the trays are not made for wearing more than 4/5 weeks, so I guess I have to be extra careful when I clean them.
And leave a message to let me know how you think about my teeth!! :D
At the moment, I am wearing my 15th set of bottom tray for 22+ hours a day and my 14th set (last tray) for my upper teeth only when I go to sleep! The dentist told me NOT to wear my 14th set tray for my upper teeth any other time as he would like to analyse my teeth's 'natural movement' in order to decide what retainers would suit me the best. Additionally, the trays are not made for wearing more than 4/5 weeks, so I guess I have to be extra careful when I clean them.
And leave a message to let me know how you think about my teeth!! :D
Hi, it's me again ^^
ReplyDeleteI guess you got the before & after photos from your dentist, right? Because it is difficult for us to take such angle photos on our own.
Your dentist is so nice to you, free for retainer & whitening.
Hello! The before photo is from the dentist but I took the after photo myself as the treatment is not completely finished yet! The dentist put a mirror under my upper teeth and took a photo of the reflection on the mirror- but I couldn't do that myself. If you look at the photos carefully (just look at the fillings), you'll notice one is the other way round! :)
ReplyDeleteYes my dentist is really nice and patient. Really easy to talk to.
Wow, I can certainly see the difference! You must be very happy.
ReplyDeletewow your teeth look great. you had pretty good top teeth to begin with but i can definitely see the difference! gluck with the rest of your treatment!
ReplyDeleteim so envious not only that you have finished you upper treatment,which looks great if i do say so myself but also cos u get ur retainers free..i kinda forgot i have to pay that..hufffff..nehu..i have JUST put in my 11th trays upper and lower..and i cnt w8 to have gorgeous teeth like urs...x
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ReplyDeleteYour teeth are looking great. Can I ask, did your dentist offer you the freebies, or did you ask? I only ask because I have also referred loads of people to my orthodontist and my husband keeps telling me to ask for some freebies! At $6k a pop my ortho is certainly benefiting from my recommendations!
Can I ask what it is that you think needs refining on your teeth as they look pretty perfect to me although it is always hard to tell from photos.
Anyway, they are looking great- you must be thrilled!
Thank you everyone!
ReplyDeleteMy upper teeth weren't aligned and I had quite a bit of an overbite. My bottom teeth were pretty bad- pretty overcrowded, but when I smile, normally no one can see my bottom teeth unless I go overboard.
The clinic that I'm going to is offering all their patients introduction bonus; that if you introduce a new person to the clinic, both of you and the new patient get free whitening. As I have been introducing quite a few people there, I spoke to the practice manager and she told me that I could get free retainer as it wasn't included in the package of £1895. I think you should ask- if you don't ask, you don't get, right?! Plus it'd make the effort of writing a blog more rewarding. :D
It looks good! I wonder if you have a regular blog or any other blogs to follow?
ReplyDeleteThanks Gary! No, I don't have a regular blog (only got another one in Chinese!) Unless I am experiencing an interesting journey, I'll start another blog.. but this blog is purely just for my invisalign. :D
ReplyDeletelooks great - the difference is subtle but the end result is lovely. congrats - best of luck with your refinements. i'll have to make those decisions soon too!
ReplyDeleteHi, I think I went to the same clinic as you and wanted to tell them that you referred me to them (you did as I decided to go after I read your blog - great one byw).
ReplyDeleteCan you send me an email at hlecon2@yahoo.com? I will try to let them know that you referred me :-)
Thanks :-)
wow - nice!!! i'm just starting my invisalign journey...bit scary!! i'm going to take some time and read through your older entries...i can't wait for it to be a year from now!! :o)
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ReplyDeleteHi, just stumbled onto your blog, lots of useful info. Can you pls let me know the name of your dentist in london? Would be great to have a recommendation as i don't know anyone else who has had this treatment. my email is melissatan777@yahoo.co.uk. Thanks!
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