Would you do it? Get braces again, or Invisalign?
Do you like your teeth? Have you ever had braces? Would you want to have braces now?
I had braces for 8 years (not a typo) as a child, and then shortly after I finished, my wisdom teeth came in and moved everything around. They're not terrible, especially my top teeth, but I don't love my smile like I used to, and it's actually causing issues - my gums are sensitive and irritated because food gets stuck in there easier and it's harder to floss. I currently have gingivitis, and I brush twice a day religiously and floss several times a week! And for whatever reason, my bottom teeth hurt when I'm exercising hard, something about the blood flow to the area making the teeth push against each other because they're crooked.
So I priced out Invisalign and braces. Yep, was willing to put metal brackets back on for a few months at least to ease the troubles and give me straighter teeth! Braces were only $500 cheaper than Invisalign, so I didn't see the point. But Invisalign was too expensive.
Today I went to the dentist and they asked if I was going to go ahead with the Invisalign from our consultation a few months ago. I said no because of the price. They asked what I was willing to spend, and I told them, and they told me they could work with that budget! So I think I'm going to do it. But it's a big commitment - I have to wear those things constantly for the next 12 months. It'll hurt, there will be days when eating really sucks (about 2 days every 2 weeks, when I switch trays). Basically it's a clear plastic tray that snaps on your teeth, and you only take it off to eat and brush your teeth. But I won't have gum problems anymore, my bottom teeth won't hurt, and I'll have a stunning smile - in time for my wedding, no less! I have a second job teaching sailing that I took on for fun, but my salary from that would be able to pay for this over the course of a year.
Thoughts? Would you do it?
