Invisalign

The product didn't work for me. It took them only 3 months to send them. Then, the 3.5 month treatment (they sent 14 retainers which should've lasted 1 week each and also I was initially quoted as 2 months by my dentist) turned into 8 months without any result at all and with my superior teeth crooked (they weren't before, sadly). They are not invisible as they look grey and dirty all the time and also the dentist has to adjust your treatment to pull the teeth down and place rubber bands which involves cutting through the plastic which produces significant injuries to your mouth aside from the rubber bands jumping off and hurting your lips because the retainer is not meant for rubber bands as braces are. From the 50 people that spoke to, 100% said they had to reprint the retainers. Also, they smell bad as the plastic is low quality.

I wanted to share my personal experience with Invisalign aligners to raise awareness on the importance of certifying that the dentist in charge of your treatment is indeed an Invisalign doctor. Back in early 2021, I was referred to Dr. FINN ANDREAS ** (licensed as a dentist in Brazil under n. 19992/SP) who at the time of my treatment was not an Invisalign doctor but presented himself as such. Given that the abovementioned doctor was NOT an Invisalign doctor, but failed to disclose this information, he used someone else’s ID to plan my treatment (Dr. Desiree Saddi ** from Harmonia Facial OdontologiaHarmonia Facial Odontologia).

I had traditional braces about 10 years ago. After my treatment (24 months) my teeth were absolutely perfect. I had many compliments and I was confident and happy with the outcome. Fast forward to ten years later I noticed my top teeth had slightly shifted. I went in to my dentist for a cleaning and noticed he started offering braces and Invisalign. I asked him which one he would recommend because my top teeth were shifting and were not as straight as they use to be. I was going for traditional braces, however my dentist recommended Invisalign. My dentist told me Invisalign would do just as good of a job as braces. I went ahead with the treatment. I was told I would only need about 6 months of treatment.

My provider downgraded my Invisalign package from Comprehensive to Moderate AFTER I made my deposit. This means I was no longer eligible for unlimited rescans and refinements - but most importantly, it means I cannot switch to a competent provider. Invisalign allowed this request - I was never informed of this action. Invisalign's response is that I work with my provider - the problem IS my provider. But they continue to recommend this provider on THEIR site. My initial treatment was estimated to conclude within 8 months (15 aligners) - it has now been a total of 15 months and my bite is ruined and my smile is crooked. I paid nearly $5,000 to ruin my teeth with Invisalign. Traditional braces would have been more affordable and performed quickly - which I will likely need now anyway to fix my mouth. Thanks Invisalign!

After much research and inquiries doctor and people said Invisalign is good for 10 year old. As soon as second day we have problems with Invisalign and doctor/staff offering adjustments. Didn't inform about switching to braces, no use at all with Invisalign and broken every pair. Later when we decided to change to actual braces realized about waste of all money. Waste of time and effort. Most importantly pain for my kid. Total waste of all my money. Don't use Invisalign for kids.

I’m only on week 1, which I started 7 weeks ago. I broke the lower plate the day after I got them as I was trying to make it more comfortable. So I moved on to week 2 early. This was not good but I lost them a few days later. Went to week 3 but couldn’t do it as they didn’t fit right. Went to the dentist and asked for replacement for week 1 lower jaw only (I’d found the lost week 2 by then). The replacement took 6 weeks and cost $300!!! Not happy!!

Invisalign is a total waste of money. My daughter didn't need much, just a slight straighten of the front teeth and this did absolutely nothing. She wore them as directed for a year. Please don't waste your money. I think the positive reviews are paid ads. I am a real nurse in Boston, get braces because this will waste your time and money!

I am very disappointed with my results from Invisalign treatment and the provider of their services Diamond Braces in New York. Did not archive the results that are achievable by the traditional braces, they cannot really move your teeth like those braces from the root and most of them will suggest composite bonding after the Invisalign as they are not able to close the gaps in most cases. Do not use it if you wish to save your time and money. I made a huge mistake, that is am now wearing traditional braces after my treatment with Invisalign. It's not even convenient as you have to put them on and off all the time, and if you forget to put them back for one night you are back to square one. Overall disappointed with customer service and the lack of taking responsibility when things do not go as planned. Avoid it if you are smart.

Had a terrible experience with Dr. **, who was doing an Invisalign treatment on me. My teeth were beautiful just not aligned to perfection. Dr. ** then took me as a patient on board, I have relied on her experience. Not only that she has neglected my case throughout the treatment which was pointed out several times, and at the completion of the course which was approximately two years, she then didn’t place or offered to place a retainer as she should’ve.

Unfortunately, my experience with Invisalign has not been good. My dental needs are minor - a couple of gaps I wish to be closed. I opted for Invisalign due to it being less noticeable than braces. After a mold was taken of my teeth, they recommended 24 trays and showed a computer rendering of what my teeth should look like after. I follow the regiment religiously - 22 out of 24 hours in the day, I have the trays on. By the 20th tray, I was concerned as the gaps had barely moved and I was coming close to the end of treatment. My dentist reassured me they would correct. But by end of treatment, my teeth looked nothing like the rendering.