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October 2007

I'd like to get recommendations from anyone who has had success with Invisalign braces as an adult. I'm looking for a compassionate dentist who offers Invisalign. I'll consider most places in the Bay Area for the right person! Dr Joshua Bernstein in Piedmont has a very slick website and sounds expensive but perhaps it's worth it. Any comments on him also appreciated or other recommendations. Thanks. Need straightening out

I would like to recommend Dr. Sepideh Razavi of Advanta Dental in Emeryville. She and her entire staff are wonderful. It's been a great experience, she walked me through the entire process, and has been there with me through all the steps. I'm almost done with my invisalign! 510-596-9000. Happy Invisalign Client

July 2007

I am considering Invisalign braces to correct shifting bottom teeth. Has anyone (adult) had recent experience with Invisalign? I especially want to hear about any negative sequelae (AFTER removal) to wearing Invisalign, before I make a decision to go ahead. (I am in my 60's.)

I had the invisalign for 2 years a few years ago and it was almost magical how they worked! What is VERY important is that you continue wearing them or rather whatever retainer or similar you are given at the end or else the teeth will go right back to where they were. Good luck! Rosie

May 2005

I've almost finished over a year and a half of Invisilign treatment and have been very happy with the results. My teeth were pretty crooked w/lots of crowding--I never had braces as a child--and they look great now. I've been very happy with the doctors at Berkeley Orthodontics (www.berkeleyorthodontics.com). They have an office off Solano and one on Colby near Alta Bates in Berkeley. I too do on camera work, and I've found it useful to be able to take off my braces for auditions or shoots, while straightening my teeth (I could leave them on, but they affect my speech a little bit so I usually take them off). Invisilign is great! Almost straight teeth

June 2004

Has anyone ever tried Invisalign, a series of clear removable aligners to straighten your teeth without braces? They cost about the same as braces ($2000-$5000) and are fitted by a dentist. Apparently, you need to take them off when eating, drinking or brushing, which seems like a hassle. And you need to get regular 6-week dental check-ups to ensure that they are working properly. But the advantage is they are virtually invisible. I don't know anyone who has used these and wanted to know: are they worth it? Considering Invisalign

hi, i'm currently about half way finished w/my invisalign treatment and have been very happy with it. most people can't tell i'm wearing them and i see a real difference in my teeth. i get new aligners every two weeks, and go to the orthodontist every 4 weeks to get my next two sets and get checked. while it's a little annoying to have to take them off and on, it's great to be able to eat normally and clean my teeth thoroughly. i've gotten a little sloppy about never eating in them and i've always left them in to drink (including coffee). the thing is, because you get new ones every two weeks, they never get that gross. it's really important to wear them as much as you can, like 20-22 hours a day, so i try to get them back in as soon as i can after eating.

i have a little bit of discomfort for the first day or so of each new set, and i'm definitely aware that they're in my mouth, but i think they're a lot less uncomfortable than normal braces. my treatment is pretty long (32 aligners on the top, 42 on the bottom) and cost about $6000 (regular braces would have been only $200-400 cheaper). i go to nelson, meyer, etc. in berkeley and highly recommend them--all the dentists and staff are really great. --almost straight teeth

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