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Opinions on braces/invisalign, etc.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 8/25/22 at 1:38 pm
Anyeone have thoughts on best or most cost-effective option for teenager's teeth straightening?
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Posted on 8/25/22 at 1:55 pm to Cajun75
In September 2019 I paid $5,000 on Invisalign treatment. Today, my bite is all fricked up and my ortho switched me to traditional braces earlier this year, at his cost. If I could do it over again, I’d have gotten the traditional ones to begin with because these have been doing wayyyy more straightening and repairing than the Invisalign did.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 1:56 pm to Cajun75
It depends on the severity of the crowding and bite. If it’s just minor crowding or closing spaces, Invisalign is more affordable and better for teenagers because it allows them to better clean their teeth and prevent cavities.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:02 pm to Cajun75
Braces 10000000xxx
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:05 pm to Cajun75
My wife is an orthodontist.
She would say traditional braces because Invisalign or any clear aligner therapy only works if the trays are worn 22+ hours every day. What ends up happening is they get invisalign, wear the trays about half the time and then get pissed that they aren't getting any results.
She does say that patients who are very compliant (meaning they wear the trays the way they are supposed to) get really good results and many times more quickly than traditional braces.
She would say traditional braces because Invisalign or any clear aligner therapy only works if the trays are worn 22+ hours every day. What ends up happening is they get invisalign, wear the trays about half the time and then get pissed that they aren't getting any results.
She does say that patients who are very compliant (meaning they wear the trays the way they are supposed to) get really good results and many times more quickly than traditional braces.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:10 pm to Cajun75
Just went through this with our 12 y/o daughter.
Not a snoballs chance in hell was I going to let her get Invisalign. No way she was going to keep up with all of the things that go into it, and we did not want to have to constantly have to remind her and fight that battle.
In the end, even she came around and said she thought braces were for the best.
For us, it was how do we keep some kind of harmony in the house for the next 18-months over her teeth.
She's had the braces now for a couple of weeks and no issues. I will also say, that as you go around her school, almost every other girl has them, so there's really no stigma attached.
Not a snoballs chance in hell was I going to let her get Invisalign. No way she was going to keep up with all of the things that go into it, and we did not want to have to constantly have to remind her and fight that battle.
In the end, even she came around and said she thought braces were for the best.
For us, it was how do we keep some kind of harmony in the house for the next 18-months over her teeth.
She's had the braces now for a couple of weeks and no issues. I will also say, that as you go around her school, almost every other girl has them, so there's really no stigma attached.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:14 pm to Cajun75
For a teenager, I would just go with traditional braces. Invisalign is only successful with near perfect use.
Teenagers tend to forget, and they're generally big snackers. If they don't brush their teeth immediately after eating, the trays become gross very quickly. Plus, most teens aren't going to want to brush their teeth at school.
Of all the kids I know who started out with Invisalign, nearly all switched to braces mid-treatment. It was just a pain to deal with.
Teenagers tend to forget, and they're generally big snackers. If they don't brush their teeth immediately after eating, the trays become gross very quickly. Plus, most teens aren't going to want to brush their teeth at school.
Of all the kids I know who started out with Invisalign, nearly all switched to braces mid-treatment. It was just a pain to deal with.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:15 pm to Cajun75
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most cost-effective option for teenager's teeth straightening
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:15 pm to TDsngumbo
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Today, my bite is all fricked up
Baw, I don't mean to laugh but Wut?
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:37 pm to Cajun75
My oldest daughter has braces and she goes to Smile Doctors.
She has had them for about a year and has another 6-9 months to go.
I will say the docs and the technicians (I'm not sure what they are called... the people that do the actual braces work) are great and have been very easy to work with... at the appointment.
They are clearly very busy and it's almost impossible to change an appointment without it taking many weeks, which is tough when it's already 10 weeks between appointments.
In addition... if you ever have a question between appointments... good freaking luck. You can't call the office directly... all calls get routed to a call center and they take messages for a technician to call you back but 9 times out of 10 they never do.
We went because the location is close to us and a lot of people like them. But we will probably find another provider for my youngest if she needs them.
We paid $5,500 and you pay it over 24 months with no interest.
She has had them for about a year and has another 6-9 months to go.
I will say the docs and the technicians (I'm not sure what they are called... the people that do the actual braces work) are great and have been very easy to work with... at the appointment.
They are clearly very busy and it's almost impossible to change an appointment without it taking many weeks, which is tough when it's already 10 weeks between appointments.
In addition... if you ever have a question between appointments... good freaking luck. You can't call the office directly... all calls get routed to a call center and they take messages for a technician to call you back but 9 times out of 10 they never do.
We went because the location is close to us and a lot of people like them. But we will probably find another provider for my youngest if she needs them.
We paid $5,500 and you pay it over 24 months with no interest.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:38 pm to toofache
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toofache
Username is totally in alignment with wife's profession.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:43 pm to Cajun75
traditional are cheaper. plus your teenager wont have to worry about removing them and putting them back in on the daily.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:44 pm to Cajun75
Aligners are only good for minor anterior teeth. If the arch needs to be moved they are not the best avenue. The fastest way is a self ligating system. I’ve had the most success with the Damon system but I have been out of ortho for 8 years. Traditional brackets are slower and more uncomfortable but work in the end. The doctor saves $500 on brackets going this route and it takes longer. Hope this help. Best.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:51 pm to Cajun75
My daughter had Invisalign when she was 16. I went back and forth between the two. I suggest getting several different opinions before you make your decision. I probably had six different opinions and it was split. The ortho's pushing for braces did not do Invisalign and vice a versa.
I do agree that you need to know whether your child is motivated and will follow through with wearing them. Fortunately my daughter was on top of it and we had very few problems. I recently tried to get Invisalign for my 13yr old but he is not ready. I think you need to wait until they are around 16 before you do Invisalign.
I personally feel that braces are barbaric and antiquated. I do not understand how parents can put them on their pre-teen kids which is becoming more common. I had them for two years as a kid and would never subject my children to them if I can avoid. The cost range for Invisalign can range for a few thousand up to $7k. You really need to do your homework. I would go to the Invisalign website and see who they recommend in your area. Keep in mind that all the ortho's do is provide the map and Invisalign makes them. The actual cost for the mouth pieces is negligible to the ortho so finding the ortho that works in volume you more than likely get a better price. I ended up paying $1800 for my daughter and received $1K back from insurance. Keep in mind this was 4-5yrs ago. I would expect to pay around $3k today before my insurance kicked in. Look on Groupon for deals.
I do agree that you need to know whether your child is motivated and will follow through with wearing them. Fortunately my daughter was on top of it and we had very few problems. I recently tried to get Invisalign for my 13yr old but he is not ready. I think you need to wait until they are around 16 before you do Invisalign.
I personally feel that braces are barbaric and antiquated. I do not understand how parents can put them on their pre-teen kids which is becoming more common. I had them for two years as a kid and would never subject my children to them if I can avoid. The cost range for Invisalign can range for a few thousand up to $7k. You really need to do your homework. I would go to the Invisalign website and see who they recommend in your area. Keep in mind that all the ortho's do is provide the map and Invisalign makes them. The actual cost for the mouth pieces is negligible to the ortho so finding the ortho that works in volume you more than likely get a better price. I ended up paying $1800 for my daughter and received $1K back from insurance. Keep in mind this was 4-5yrs ago. I would expect to pay around $3k today before my insurance kicked in. Look on Groupon for deals.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 2:55 pm to LSUFanHouston
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My oldest daughter has braces and she goes to Smile Doctors.
She has had them for about a year and has another 6-9 months to go.
I will say the docs and the technicians (I'm not sure what they are called... the people that do the actual braces work) are great and have been very easy to work with... at the appointment.
They are clearly very busy and it's almost impossible to change an appointment without it taking many weeks, which is tough when it's already 10 weeks between appointments.
In addition... if you ever have a question between appointments... good freaking luck. You can't call the office directly... all calls get routed to a call center and they take messages for a technician to call you back but 9 times out of 10 they never do.
We went because the location is close to us and a lot of people like them. But we will probably find another provider for my youngest if she needs them.
We paid $5,500 and you pay it over 24 months with no interest.
would recommend a more "hometown" ortho for this reason. prices are usually competitive with the big brands and they're easy to get ahold of
Posted on 8/25/22 at 3:05 pm to VABuckeye
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toofache
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Username is totally in alignment with wife's profession.
I’m pretty sure he is a dentist himself.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 3:22 pm to HouseMom
quote:My teenage son has invisalign and they have worked great. He has neve had an issue with them.
For a teenager, I would just go with traditional braces. Invisalign is only successful with near perfect use.
Teenagers tend to forget, and they're generally big snackers. If they don't brush their teeth immediately after eating, the trays become gross very quickly. Plus, most teens aren't going to want to brush their teeth at school.
Of all the kids I know who started out with Invisalign, nearly all switched to braces mid-treatment. It was just a pain to deal with.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 3:31 pm to Cajun75
At 65 plus I just finished Invisalign on my lower teeth. Needed it to complete the job the orthodontist didn’t finish fifty years ago. Worked great.
Posted on 8/25/22 at 3:32 pm to Cajun75
Depends on compliance and planning. Even if you are compliant, but your orthodontist doesn't know what he's doing, you're gonna have a bad time. Planning the step on the computer is an art form, you have to make realistic movements that are predictable. Otherwise you just get what the computer algorithm spits out, which can be ridiculous
Posted on 8/25/22 at 3:33 pm to HouseMom
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Teenagers tend to forget, and they're generally big snackers. If they don't brush their teeth immediately after eating, the trays become gross very quickly. Plus, most teens aren't going to want to brush their teeth at school.
How gross is wearing traditional brackets and wires and not brushing and flossing after a meal (even at school)
When I learned invisilign, I was told to not use them on teenagers because they lose them and are not compliant. Adults were more compliant because they are paying for it.
In my experience, it works better on kids because, if you are not their parent, they will do what you ask of them. Adult, on the other hand, think they can scheme you and not wear the trays as prescribed.
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