For those of you with Invisalign, do you recommend it?

[TLHB70]

Invisalign is not an option if there is too much work to do. My DD11 just had her consult and was very interested in getting Invisalign. I only wanted it because I didn't want her to get cavities from not being able to remove the traditional braces for brushing. But she has an overbite, a crossbite, and some crowding, so she will be getting traditional braces. I hope she is able to keep her teeth clean! She has never had a cavity, so we will see! Also, I've seen kids with stained teeth after traditional braces. I guess if that happens, we will pay for her bleaching! Dr told her it would take 2 1/2 years, so hopefully she will be done before high school.

That is what my daughter is the most concerned about......the staining. The look of the wires does not appear to be the issue with her. She wants the Invisalign because they cause less staining and make a whitening tray later.

 

[golfgal]

That is what my daughter is the most concerned about......the staining. The look of the wires does not appear to be the issue with her. She wants the Invisalign because they cause less staining and make a whitening tray later.

As long as she takes proper care of her teeth while she has braces she won't have problems with staining. Heck, I think DS17 brushed his teeth twice when he had braces and had no problems with staining (ok, more then that but he doesn't do a good job with his teeth ever).