BonjourMika1990 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi everyone! WEll, I have a slight problem with my teeth:thumbdown: My smile is straight, but I've got a crossbite so I'm told...If I don't fix it, it could eventually lead to some problems... I didn't want metal braces because there's nothing wrong with my smile...I love it, and I don't want to hide it...So I'm considering invisalign... Does anyone use this???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foalbaby14 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 i had metal braces they arent that bad, but anyways my friend has invisalign and it seems to work ok:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*carrie* Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I use invisalign as my retainer. I don't really know how well it works to straighten though because I had braces before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 what's a crossbite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourMika1990 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 what's a crossbite? It's like what tom cruise has I believe lol...just like when the top and bottom don't meet...weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk448 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I use invisalign as my retainer. I don't really know how well it works to straighten though because I had braces before. Me too...actually I used to. I don't wear them anymore, I've had my braces off for 5 years so my teeth don't move anymore. Does Invisalign work on cross bites? When I had mine corrected I had to use this device that went on the roof my mouth and they had to turn it with a key every night. Then I got braces to fix the gap the device created and to straighten the rest of my teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 i was thinking of making an ortho thread:roftl: to answer your question, no i don't. But i will be getting Damon braces on the 13th. they'll be on for 1.5 years. I'm so ridiculously excited, (even though i know it's not as fun as i think:lmfao:). Braces are cool, and a nicer smile is great too:naughty: Invisalign, i heard they get pretty smelly --even if you take great care of them and you get them changed pretty often but that's just hearsay-- good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 It's like what tom cruise has I believe lol...just like when the top and bottom don't meet...weird Oh...that is weird ahaha. Whatever you do, do NOT let them make you wear headgear - trust me....*shudders* Oh god, I have to go to the ortho tomorrow and I haven't been in like 3 years They hate me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk448 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Invisalign, i heard they get pretty smelly --even if you take great care of them and you get them changed pretty often but that's just hearsay-- good luck! Yeah, they do. I had to clean them every day. I think metal braces are fine when you're younger, but once you get older, I'd say just go with the Invisalign. I had metal braces, but I was only 11 when I got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yeah, they do. I had to clean them every day. I think metal braces are fine when you're younger, but once you get older, I'd say just go with the Invisalign. I had metal braces, but I was only 11 when I got them. i'm 15:lmfao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm getting metal braces soon (I guess) and I'm sixteen I had them when I was 8 too, but only on the top. My bottom teeth are screwed up though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk448 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 i'm 15:lmfao: I know, but Melanie's almost 18 and will be going to college next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I know, but Melanie's almost 18 and will be going to college next year. ohh. Ok I'm getting metal braces soon (I guess) and I'm sixteen I had them when I was 8 too, but only on the top. My bottom teeth are screwed up though i have an overbite (everyone does:naughty: ) but mine is bigger than most. i also have a slight gap between my 2 front teeth. like...1cm. so i'll have to wear the bands, (they align your jaw) what kind of braces are you getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xBillyBrownx Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I haven't used it but i hear it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 i have an overbite (everyone does:naughty: ) but mine is bigger than most. Me too. I can fit the width of my index finger in it:blush-anim-cl: I had to wear head gear at night and it was sooooo annoying! I would cry while putting in on because it would take like 15 minutes and I got frustrated, which is why I never wore it. Luckily I got an infection in the appliance in the top of my mouth so I got it taken off and now I don't have to wear head gear anymore, but that was a while ago. I like my overbite though:biggrin2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon-to-bemrs.penniman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Me too. I can fit the width of my index finger in it:blush-anim-cl: I had to wear head gear at night and it was sooooo annoying! I would cry while putting in on because it would take like 15 minutes and I got frustrated, which is why I never wore it. Luckily I got an infection in the appliance in the top of my mouth so I got it taken off and now I don't have to wear head gear anymore, but that was a while ago. I like my overbite though:biggrin2: owwww:shocked: that sounds painful:no: i can fit the top of my pinky finger in mine (i just tried:naughty: ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbm Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 owwww:shocked: that sounds painful:no: i can fit the top of my pinky finger in mine (i just tried:naughty: ) Yeah it was. I'd wake up and my jaw would be sore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourMika1990 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 I guess I saw what my sisters went through with braces...I'm sure many people could deal with it...but not me... It seems more painful and irritating... emotionally as well... and it makes me mad because no one can tell that I even have a cross bite...I just need it corrected you know Invisalign's website says it works on crossbites... my dentist also said it would...but still, I need a consultation with an ortho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*carrie* Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 i was thinking of making an ortho thread:roftl: to answer your question, no i don't. But i will be getting Damon braces on the 13th. they'll be on for 1.5 years. I'm so ridiculously excited, (even though i know it's not as fun as i think:lmfao:). Braces are cool, and a nicer smile is great too:naughty: Invisalign, i heard they get pretty smelly --even if you take great care of them and you get them changed pretty often but that's just hearsay-- good luck! I was so excited when I first got braces! But I'm soo glad they're off now I think spacers were the worst pain I've ever been in. And yeah, invisalign do smell bad. I brush them every night and they still stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourMika1990 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yeah, I don't wanna stink lol But maybe if you soak em' in mouth wash or something *shrug* I'm surrounded by good hygien...my sisters are both dental assistants:roftl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kates Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I have a crossbite too, but mines really bad! My hole front tooth goes right over and down infront of my bettem teeth(which are perfect) and then my ither front tooth goes all the way back behind it I hate it it's so embarassing, becuase when I talk to people I know it's the first thing they notice. I was suposed to get braces like a week ago, but we don't have the money right now. I also need headgear with my braces, which sucks big time gotta wear it 8 hours a day. Is invisalign like the clear thing that goes right over top of the teeth? I think you should get it, it would look good not to have the metal, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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