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Originally Posted by MelonBoy
Thanks!
I'm pretty firm on the invisalign. Mainly cause of my age and lifestyle/habits.. but cleaning and maintenance work for braces don't sound very appealing to me.
If you don't mind me asking, why do you ask that?
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Ahh I see. I only asked because I was curious. If I had the choice back then I probably would have chosen it too but of course...it was really up to my parents since they were paying for it. However, I understand the price and convenience of braces was more appealing.
Having a younger kid using invisalign wouldn't be ideal because they would probably take it out and forget about it if a parent isn't around to remind them to keep it in. Having braces guarantee it'll be working 24/7 for the next 2 years whereas INVIS might take a longer process if you're not diligent enough with it.
Anyhow, I think if INVIS appeals to you, you should definitely give it a go. Having a better smile may not seem super important..but I can honestly say that it was a confidence booster. I use to close with my mouth closed when I was a kid cause I was so embarassed of my teeth...but after the process was complete I always smile with teeth. It may seem like something so little but a little goes a long way.
BUT, like someone said. Braces and INVIS isn't going to make your teeth straight/fixed forever. Although my process was 100% complete and successful, my front tooth naturally shifted outwards over the years. It's not noticeable at all, but if you inspect it (like...super up in my face kinda thing) you will see a little shift. It will never twist or shift to the point where I'll need braces again or anything though!