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This may sound strange, but I didn\u2019t know \u201cclear braces<\/a>\u201d and \u201cInvisalign<\/a>\u201d were different things. I talked to my dentist about doing Invisalign and he sent me for a consultation with the orthodontist, who then began talking about clear braces. We went through the whole process of treatment plans, impressions, x-rays, insurance, and they even took my down payment. I don\u2019t know if I ever should have caught on, but I know they never explained it to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, the big day comes where I think I\u2019m getting my aligners and they start messing around with my teeth, so I finally ask if all that is necessary since I\u2019m just there to get my aligners. That\u2019s when they tell me they\u2019re putting real braces on my teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m 34. I work in a professional setting. I didn\u2019t want regular braces. So, then the orthodontist comes back over and explains how I really have to use regular braces to correct my smile and how he\u2019s certain he explained that to me. He didn\u2019t. I know he didn\u2019t. But, he makes his case and I go along with it. Disappointed, but I figure, at least they\u2019re clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re a month in and they\u2019re a hideous shade of yellow. I look ridiculous. My teeth look gross, like I don\u2019t brush them. And no amount of brushing them is helping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Would this have happened if I did Invisalign? Should I have insisted on it? And, if I should have done that, is it too late to switch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eric<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dear Eric,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Invisalign: The adult solutions to braces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I’m sorry you are having such a frustrating experience. Theoretically, any kind of plastic can yellow like that, but you don\u2019t see it as much with aligners because people aren\u2019t supposed to be eating or drinking with them in and you replace them every couple weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You May Still Be a Candidate for Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is, you still may be a candidate for Invisalign. While it used to be only the most ideal cases were candidates for Invisalign, these days they can take on all but the most challenging cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sounds like this orthodontist\u2019s communication skills are lacking. You can ask him about switching over, but it doesn\u2019t address the underlying issue\u2014they didn\u2019t give you all the information you needed. It\u2019s worthwhile to have a consultation with another dentist or two to see if you\u2019re a candidate for the aligners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Might Also Be Able to Fix Your Yellow Braces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Usually, the bands get changed out once per month, so you\u2019re either due for a change or coming due for one. That will give you a chance to start fresh. Unfortunately, if you have habits like smoking, it\u2019ll be an uphill battle to keep them clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, the choice is yours\u2014only you know whether it\u2019s worth the trouble of trying to switch at this point. However, if you\u2019re a candidate, you can switch at any point. If you decide to switch dentists, which I would not blame you for, he is ethically obligated to send all the diagnostic x-rays, etc. to your new dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog is sponsored by Lafayette, LA Dentist Dr. Mike Malone<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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