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Candace’s Invisalign Journey In the Last Stages
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
This update is long overdue, I am so sorry I have not posted sooner. My last appointment was at the end of June and by this appointment, I had completed wearing trays 1-26. Tray 26 was supposed to be my final tray; however, Dr. Fender had already warned me that I may need refinement trays to get my teeth to their ideal placement. I knew that I definitely had a few stubborn teeth that needed to move a little more. Dr. Goggans examined my teeth and said that he was very happy with my progress, but he did see some areas that need more correction. In order to get my refinement trays, we basically had to start from the beginning…impressions and all!
Michelle sanded off my attachments….yes I said sanded! She told me the sander may hurt a little because your teeth can be sensitive to the cool air and vibrations it gives off. Honestly, this part didn’t bother me at all. After she was done, I looked a little like I had been hit with a powder puff around my mouth. She was nice enough to let me rinse out my mouth and wipe my face before she continued. I must say that although I had become used to the feeling of the attachments on my teeth, I did not miss them when they were gone.
Next, she filed down the ridges a little on my front teeth. They will probably do this again a little when I am completely done with treatment. We then moved on to my absolute least favorite part, IMPRESSIONS!! I don’t know what exactly makes that part so bad, but I’m not a fan of the process. However, they are now using some new kind of “goop” to do the impressions, and I found that it really was not quite as bad as I remembered it being the first time.
So where am I now? The picture on the right gives you some idea of how much my teeth have moved! Now, I’m waiting for my refinement trays to come in, which could be up to six weeks. In the mean time, I am to wear tray 26 until my new aligners arrive. It is definitely different wearing the trays without the attachments, sometimes I feel like I have to hold them down for a minute before they are on my teeth really well. I cannot believe how fast the treatment process has gone by and how much my teeth have already moved. I am not sure how many trays will make up the refinement set, but I think that will fly by too and I can’t wait for that perfect smile.
This is a center shot of my teeth before I started Invisalign.
This is what they look like now!
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Candace’s Invisalign Journey Tray 23
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Ok it’s been a while, I just started tray 23 this morning. Surprisingly, it has not been too tight today; it really only hurt a little when I took them out for lunch. I have three more trays to go, which I am so excited about. The time has flown by!
At my last appointment, Dr. Fender told me he was very happy with my progress, and he thought we would definitely reach the desired look. However, we may have to do what Dr. Fender referred to as a refinement period. Basically, this just means they may make new impressions of my teeth and order some more trays. I’m not sure exactly how many it will be. I am getting ready to be finished, not because it’s been a bad process, but I’m just ready to see the end result. I was looking back over my first pictures and I can’t get over how much my teeth have moved.
I was looking at some other people’s blogs as well to see what they had experienced. Most everyone has said they were very happy they chose Invisalign, and said their teeth were moving so well. I really haven’t read anything negative about the treatment.
There have been a few times that I have gone to sleep with my trays out, and putting them in the next morning was no fun! Oh, and one day I decided that I would chew a piece of gum and I just didn’t think about taking my trays out! That was a major mess to have to clean.  As long as you wear them like you are supposed to, you don’t really have much trouble. Okay well that’s all for now I’ll write more soon………Candace
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Invisalign Questions Answered
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
More than half a million patients can boast experience with Invisalign treatment. While this invisible method of moving teeth is proven to be effective, many would-be candidates for Invisalign treatment have confusion about whether it’s right for them. Here are some common questions and concerns about Invisalign, with straight answers.
Have you been told that Invisalign won’t fix your bite?
There are certain movements that are more successful with Invisalign than with braces – it just depends on the type of bite that you have. Invisalign statistics show that over 80% of bad bites (malocclusions) can be corrected by Invisalign. The other 20% can be corrected in conjunction with Invisalign by using braces that are hidden behind the teeth.
Are you worried that Invisalign is expensive?
The cost of Invisalign in most cases is comparable to traditional orthodontics. We do offer affordable financing options with low monthly payments. If it’s important to you to have straight teeth and a more confident smile, we will help make Invisalign affordable for you.
Have you heard that Invisalign doesn’t work?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that requires special technique and product knowledge. Our office is well trained in this system and we have successfully treated a broad range of patient types.
Are you concerned about your speech being affected?
Most patients will not notice a significant change in their speech. Certain patients may take a couple of days to a couple of weeks to become accustomed to their aligners. The tongue typically adapts more quickly in patients who speak two languages.
Have you heard that you can’t drink liquids with Invisalign?
You can certainly drink liquids while you’re in treatment. However, we recommend that when you do, you take the time to brush your teeth and clean your aligners afterward. If you’re away from home and don’t have access to your toothbrush, it’s best to rinse your aligners with water when your drink is finished. You can drink coffee and tea, but stay away from drinks that are too hot and drinks heavy in sugar.
Have you been told in the past you are not a candidate for Invisalign treatment?
Come in for a free consultation. We have treated a wide variety of Invisalign cases and are comfortable with the technique. Most likely we can show you an example of a case similar to yours that we have treated successfully.
Check out these real-life cases that Dr. Fender and Dr. Goggans have treated with Invisalign.
 
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Fifth appointment- Tray 15
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Hi everyone-
I had another appointment today and moved to tray 15. My visit went very well. None of my appointments have taken very long, so it’s not inconvenient. Today instead of filing between my teeth with the thin metal strip they usually use, Dr. Fender used a small “dental power tool”. Basically it files the teeth just a little more than the metal file to create more space so my teeth can move. Dr. Fender said that it does not damage my teeth at all to do this filing. It felt really weird but it didn’t really hurt. Dr. Fender also said he was very happy with my progress which is very encouraging to me. I like to know that everything is working like it is supposed to.
Next Day
Yesterday was the first day with tray fifteen. I definitely felt pressure from the trays. When I woke up this morning, my mouth was a little sore, but by the afternoon they didn’t really bother me much. I also noticed when I woke up that my teeth had shifted. I can mostly feel it in my bite, but it’s really becoming noticeable now which is very exciting to me. More later.
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Halfway through Invisalign Treatment
Monday, December 21st, 2009
I am now on tray 13…I’m not gonna lie the first day or so was not my favorite but its better now. I was looking in the mirror this morning, and I am definitely beginning to see some changes, mostly on my bottom teeth. At my last appointment, Dr. Goggans said everything was looking like it was supposed to. Invisalign has been so simple. It made my wedding day easier as well. I just popped them out for the wedding and pictures, and they went back in later!
I usually like to soak them in peroxide water for just a bit while I’m eating…that seems to keep them good and clear. If I don’t have that handy, I try to keep a toothbrush and toothpaste with me when I’m out so that my mouth will feel clean after I eat.
It still amazes me that people don’t even notice that I have them. Not that I’m complaining It’s great!! I just realized that tray 13 means I am halfway through my treatment!!! That’s so exciting…it has gone by pretty quickly. I am ready to see the end results!!
Check back later for more updates
~Candace~
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Fender-Goggans Orthodontics Named Invisalign Premier Provider
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Douglas, GA Jun. 15 Fender-Goggans Orthodontics is proud to announce that, effective May 25, 2009, Align Technology Inc., makers of Invisalign ® Teen, has awarded Fender-Goggans Orthodontics Premier Status in their Advantage Program. This is a highly coveted status earned by Fender-Goggans Orthodontics that, in the words of Align Technology Inc., demonstrates “an exceptional level of Invisalign case experience.” With only 900 Premier Status Invisalign doctors, Fender-Goggans Orthodontics ranks among the top 7% of Invisalign providers. Not only has Fender-Goggans Orthodontics reached Premier Status, but they were also among the first designated Invisalign Teen Providers for the Central/Southern Georgia area and the second in the entire state for having the necessary training and experience in being an Invisalign Teen Provider.
Invisalign is a cosmetically pleasing orthodontic option that straightens teeth by wearing a series of clear aligner trays. Each aligner tray is made using 3-D computer imaging technology to map the complete treatment from start to finish. Invisalign is able to treat a wide variety of orthodontic cases, and because they are removable, can be removed to eat, brush, floss or play sports. For more information on Invisalign, please visit www.orthoxcellence.com.
Fender-Goggans Orthodontics is one of the area’s leading orthodontic practices for adults and children. They are South Georgia’s premier provider of Damon Braces, premier provider of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, and iBraces with three convenient locations in Douglas, Tifton, and Baxley. For more information regarding orthodontic treatment, please visit www.orthoxcellence.com.
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Making the Phone Call
Monday, April 27th, 2009
Thanks for joining me on my Invisalign journey. I decided to blog about my treatment so that others would know what to except—and I wanted to give a firsthand account of the good and the bad of adult treatment.
First, I’ve always wanted to get my teeth straightened, but it was never an option for me as a child. I want to get braces because I’m not happy at all with my smile and I’m really self conscious of my teeth. That is especially frustrating to me considering I’m a pretty happy person and I smile all the time. So it’s really aggravating to feel like I need to hide my smile, the only thing I was worried about was how much they cost.
I decided to call my local orthodontic office, Fender-Goggans Orthodontics. I was surprised at how nice the person was that answered the phone. I really wanted to schedule an appointment but was worried how much the first appointment cost (I don’t have insurance). I was surprised to find out that the consultation was free and that included digital X-Rays. After they took all of my personal information the lady was able to answer my questions about different treatment options—I really wanted Invisalign and wasn’t sure if they would be right for me. She explained that I would have to wait until the doctor’s could look at my X-Rays to determine which treatment option would be the best one. I was also surprised at how quickly they were able to see me—I was expecting to have to wait a few weeks, but I made my appointment for the same week.
Stay tuned, I will blog again after my first appointment! Thanks for joining me on my journey.
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