![]() I did not actually use the Invisalign brand, but instead, my orthodontist used 3M Clarity clear aligners. ![]() Because Invisalign were one of the first companies to use clear aligners and greatly popularized them, many people use the term “Invisalign” for “clear aligners.” Invisalign is a name brand of clear aligners. Invisalign / 3M Clarity Clear Aligner Before and After Pictures Let me give you the details of my orthodontic treatment, and give you a few tips if any of you ever go through this. My Clear Braces (Invisalign / 3M Clarity) Experience You should wear a retainer for as long as you’d like your teeth to remain straight. ![]() My first orthodontist really didn’t stress to me the necessity of long-term retainer wear to keep my teeth straight, but it is extremely important. Therefore, if you want your teeth to stay how they are right now, I’d highly recommend you wear a retainer, which runs about $200-300 – much cheaper than a second round of braces or clear aligners. Changes in your jawbone as you age, grinding or clenching your teeth as you sleep, pregnancy hormones, and all sorts of things can happen that can cause gradual movement to occur. Many things can cause your teeth to shift over time. ![]() However, I didn’t wear my Hawley-style retainer regularly, and eventually, it no longer fit at all.Īfter this, my teeth slowly began to shift, and after some 23 years of movement (ages 16-39), this is how they looked: What Causes Teeth to Shift, Crowd, and Become Crooked? I had the traditional metal braces in high school, so my teeth used to be straight. ![]()
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