The truth about Invisalign...... Is it worth it?

[@KathleenLights]

Hey guys!! Just wanted to give you my final Invisalign update! Unfortunately I didn’t take any after photos but I threw in some before ones!!!! So you can see what they used to look like lololol anyway I more so wanted to tell you my experience and give some advice! Hope this helps! Xoxo

[@sarahmcalpine2058]

You ARE NOT CRAZY...about your teeth being "suffocated"!! Teeth and mouths have an ENTIRE microbiome! Killing the "bad bacteria guys" but KEEPING the "good bacteria guys" alive and communicating in our mouths is more important than most people know!!! That is very intuitive of you!! I loved this video. Helped me a lot! I have wanted straight teeth for FOREVER! Great information Kathleen!! (Look up Nadine Artemis...I heard her first on Dave Asprey's Bulletproof podcast in 2015).

[@tater82]

KathleenLights did I miss the price?

[@vickytime3855]

@@tater82 she mentioned it cost about $3,000

[@Bananad00ts]

KathleenLights does it affect teeth whitening? I’m just in awe of your super bright whites and I have no clue how to get mine that white! What’s your secret? Also just got to finally play with the Jaded palette! Amazing! I have all of your others and lippies!

[@paytoncope]

KathleenLights video request?! Top 3 or top 5 video!! Top 3/5 concealers, foundations, primers, mascaras, etc. THAT WOULD BE AWESOME

[@jocelynsloan7801]

To all the kids out there: When your parents pay for your braces-WEAR. YOUR RETAINERS!!! Because you could go on vacation with the amount of money you’ll spend on Invisalign as an adult trying to fix your teeth again.

[@shinakoyuki81]

I regret i didnt keep up w my retainers

[@kelseylul1799]

I keep getting fillings so my retainers won’t fit😩 my parents even spent 150$ on a new retainer after my first filling

[@dianajanna7228]

I have not used my retainers in 6 years and I only wore it for like 4 months when I originally got it (I also was not following the directions) and my teeth are perfectly fine!

[@stephanielynn101]

Im so mad I didn't wear my retainers once I needed to only wear them at night. It was so damn painful. I wanted the metal ones but I had the clear ones and they just damn hurt

[@mikalafor01]

THIS!! I couldn’t imagine my parents spending that much money and then just letting it go to waste.

[@carolinec5010]

"You already paid for it, you're gonna do it." MOOD, I'm so cheap.

[@butterfly4001]

Caroline C i literally laughed out loud 😂

[@missmatch9058]

Using something you paid for doesn't make you "cheap."

[@kristadrewes6545]

Anyone else still watching this even though they have no interest in Invisalign, but just wanted more of Kathleen? 😂😂

[@Smosherx3]

Lol me I have braces and watched the whole thing

[@Rachel-jg7sv]

I've had braces, but I didn't wear my retainer after I got them off so I want to do invisalign or smile direct

[@CamilaSaurus]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@lisadgingersnaps9843]

🤚

[@sarahwoodward4453]

Meee! I had braces 2x. But I ❤️ my ♒️ Sis

[@sydneyoldroyd5777]

DON’T DO SMILE DIRECT PLEASE Look into all the lawsuits. They make your teeth look straight but mess up your bite!!! From a dental hygienist

[@jessicabrown8158]

What do you think of invisalign

[@samanthakay8392]

Mine are fine

[@Dr_Nutrition]

My bite is fine & I’m very happy with my results!

[@sydneyoldroyd5777]

I wouldn’t trust a company that blatantly lies. They claim they get in contact with your dentist but they don’t, I have patients that have used them and I have never been contacted by SDC. For proper orthodontics you need to have xrays and a full examination by a Dentist. If you have untreated gum disease, moving the teeth can cause serious issues. Moving the teeth too fast causes bone loss around your teeth. I just don’t believe that it’s worth the gamble you only have one set of teeth you should do it the proper way.

[@NishutiP]

So you don’t recommend invisialign or smile direct?

[@annnaam]

Its refreshing seeing someone that doesn't just go to veneers

[@hannahbuchanan3751]

“I’m orange!” Okay, RawBeautyKristi 😂

[@christywoods9180]

Lol,Right!Our Real Dad!Love Her and Lathleen so much

[@hannahbuchanan3751]

Me too! My two favorite beauty KZbinrs!

[@xeshacinds]

Omg my two faves 😂

[@AneeqaHussain]

Christy Woods hahaha

[@addiroessler2997]

Right after she said this my blue light filter came on 😂😂

[@jessicaherrera316]

I had Invisalign’s and I low key loved when I would get new trays I actually liked the pain it was very satisfying I’m weird I admit it 😂😂😂😂

[@SarahLee095]

Omg girl sameee! I thought I was the only one lol obviously with my first tray I cried the first three days but after that I hated having them off 😂

[@JS-tl8dv]

I’m with you on this 😂 I just wanted to bite everything but in like a good way?!

[@OfficialEbaby]

I love it it too 😂

[@KathleenLights]

Are you a Scorpio

[@grace444xo]

Girl same!!! It’s like being sore after the gym! You know it’s working! ^and to kathleen’s comment, how’d she know I’m a Scorpio😩

[@elinaakhmedova8994]

I live in Moscow so every time I’m going to sleep there’s a Kathleen‘s video up, this feels like before bed routine (and I absolutely loooove it)

[@whitneyj00]

Her impression of Danny at 5:55 is hilarious 😂

[@wowjennawow]

i had invisalign for two years and it kinda changed my life. i had a gap in my front teeth (and not a cute one) and could never bring myself to smile with my teeth. a lot happier now

[@wowjennawow]

was it worth how many times i cut my tongue? debatable

[@ashanonymous2034]

How long did it take you

[@jossedeconinck1483]

Why was it 2 years?

[@amyseagraves5272]

Hi, orthodontist here 👋🏻 so glad to hear you've completed your treatment and you're happy with your smile! You look gorgeous! Just a couple things I wanted to clarify about clear aligner treatment - - the trays are usually changed every week (7days), not every month. Maybe that is why it ended up taking so long? - you're right about the bumps (aka attachments)! They do make the movements more efficient which is why we often use them - there are many aligner systems out there. Invisalign is like the Coke of clear aligners - it's a name everyone recognizes but it's not the only one - I would be very wary of companies that sell direct to consumer (like smile direct club, candid, etc) because they do not have a doctor (orthodontist or dentist) setting up your treatment! Like you said, you've got to be cavity free and have healthy gums and bones for teeth to move safely during treatment. These other companies don't take the necessary x-rays or do an exam to evaluate that. Please be cautious and take your health seriously! It may be cheaper now, but it will be way more expensive if you're teeth are moved out of the bone and you have to get implants to replace them Now go show off that new smile!

[@amyseagraves5272]

Oh! And using a (clean) nail file to soften the edges of the trays is what I recommend to all my patients - nice work!

[@grace444xo]

I’m on tray 4 of 19😩😩 but so far I think it’s sooo worth it and I can’t wait to see the final result!!

[@tonimercado3108]

@Di M I've had mine for a year and I usually have a lisp for only the first 3-4 days. You'll eventually learn to speak with them on.

[@apriltiller3437]

I'm on tray 9. I try to wear them all the time but I'm a snacker, soooooooo lol! But I've liked the results so far!

[@grace444xo]

Di M personally I can’t ever talk “normally” with them on lol I always have a slight lisp but I think it’s cute haha and the people I talk to tell me they can’t even hear it

[@grace444xo]

April Tiller I lowkey cheat sooo bad (probs only wear them like 15 hrs a day🙊) but my ortho says I’m on track 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

[@melainabrooke5842]

I’m on tray 25 out of 39 and it’s so so worth it, i’m in love with my smile already!

[@victoriastep2165]

I love how Porter just looks at her the whole time she's taking lol, such a cutie

[@nancyavelar2249]

Are you talking about the penguin??? Yeah it’s so cuteee ❤️

[@victoriastep2165]

Nancy Avelar no about the doggie💕

[@melissacordner6485]

Kathleen: OMG I was on Invisalign for so long. I had 11 trays. Me: homegirl 11 trays is nothing. I have 46 trays!

[@ziannapena1069]

RIGHT when I heard her say that I’m like girl I’m going to have mine for a year and a half!

[@mjre748]

I think she was instructed to wear each tray for a month. That's why it took her so long. I had 27 trays myself and was told to wear each tray for a week.

[@racheltandoh1085]

^ Correct, I have 35 trays but I change to a new one every 7 days too. 6-10 months, is my predicted time.

[@StephSquared]

Let's go then.. I had 38 trays.. Then 17 trays of refinement, then today I got impressions for my second set of refinements. Now you might think my teeth were a crazy case.. Nope.. Towards the end of the original trays one tooth moved up real high .. Then another tooth got messed up while doing the refinement .. And here I am.. Waiting for another set 😩 I don't understand.. I wear my trays always, idk what is going on.

[@raynorm5521]

73 trays here 😭

[@jessicastrong6781]

This makes me very excited as a dental hygienist to hear you speaking your thoughts on Invisalign. We offer it at our office and it’s amazing to see the transitions to perfectly straight teeth. So many reasons to have straight teeth other than aesthetic. So happy for you Kathleen. 💕

[@courtstapleton]

if you have a good orthodontist & are a disciplined, Invisalign is amazing!!! did it 5 years ago and my teeth are still perfect!

[@rachelroscoe5618]

I had invisalign for 2 years and 90 something trays! The inside of my mouth got cut up too but I used wax for braces to cover the jagged edges. Target sells it next to the floss.. hope someone finds that helpful!

[@OfficialEbaby]

rachel roscoe Thankyou!!!! Some of my trays don’t tear at my upper lip but SOME...holy cow. 😣😂

[@meganmarshall4972]

I tried this but the wax basically melted onto my gums and tongue made made me gag 🤢

[@klm0504]

You can use a nail file to smooth to rough edges that touch your gums. I work for an orthodontist!

[@siimmy14]

They have fixed that issue by now! My husband does it and he did it first it had sharp edges. But they don’t now. And if there’s some issue, you can just file it away with a regular nail file. Most importantly!!!!! Wear your retainer after!!!

[@9melissal]

Your orthodontist didn't give it to you for free? They should have.

[@CutiePieAndSoOn]

I’m on tray 22/23, and it’s so freaking worth it! It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself! I change every 7 days, which is what Invisalign are recommending now. I started June 6th, and I’m done in 2 weeks 😱

[@MarziaMarzia]

Cam Pam No refinements for you? I am starting soon and I was told I’d have 20 trays and it seems like not a lot of trays 🤔

[@CutiePieAndSoOn]

Marzia No refinements for me! I think I’m just one of the lucky ones tbh 😅 It seems like most people need them

[@mahtabrezaei5029]

Cam Pam How do you keep them clean ? I do brush every time after I eat, but still it smells 😭🤦🏻‍♀️

[@CutiePieAndSoOn]

Mahtab Rezaei my teeth or my trays?

[@mahtabrezaei5029]

Cam Pam I meant your trays

[@Allysia622]

“Omg, I’m orange.” Kristi, is that you??😂

[@taylorjoy1615]

Allysia Shakofsky 🤣

[@komorebiari]

I was gonna say this haha

[@FallingForeverx]

Love this video! I’m an orthodontic assistant so I work with braces and Invisalign. I’m glad you’re happy with the result! DO NOT do smile direct club. They are facing lawsuits right now. Go to an orthodontist or your dentist. They spend time on each individual case and work with a lab technician customizing everything to make sure that each patient will have the best result. Also you want to wear your Invisalign for 22 hours a day. Basically all the time except for when you’re eating or brushing your teeth. Also I was shocked to hear that the trays were cutting your mouth! A little irritation is normal, but it shouldn’t be like that. I’m glad you were able to file them down. Make sure you wear your retainer so your teeth don’t shift 😘

[@haliamariex5712]

She calls her canines her “fangs” lol so cute

[@maryangeliebanks3795]

Porter is so cute when he looks up at you, I cannottt 😩😭❤️

[@maca1ronnie]

am i the only one who said “is it worth it?” in missy elliots voice? lmao

[@christywoods9180]

Lmao😂🤣😂🎵🎶Is it worth it,let me work it🎶🎵😂🤣

[@dianaebers5740]

Me lol

[@sarahwoodward4453]

Omg I ❤️ u

[@betulbo96]

Omg no way, I was actually listening to the song this moment. That was so cringe 😝

[@christywoods9180]

@@sarahwoodward4453 I Love you to Babe!

[@hannaqureshi7474]

Invisalign is just like periods hurts 3 days and then can’t feel a thing 😂😂

[@ballerman22345]

even though they are a pain, I opted for "regular" braces and was able to get great results in a lot less time then the invisalign would do

[@chickenthotpie765]

Wait usually people have braces for longer than Invisalign 😂

[@allybraun4842]

invisalign is sometimes quicker

[@ballerman22345]

@@allybraun4842 Not a candidate for it. Ortho recommended braces only, because there is no space for my teeth to move.

[@madasusual498]

Things to consider when deciding between the two : Invisalign requires alot of self control and discipline. You cant take out braces but you can take out Invisalign . You must wear it for 22 hrs a day for best results and stick to the schedule. That means if you are a snacker you got to take them out , clean them and your teeth, and put them back in. Also, they fucking hurt so youll be tempted to take them out. Cost: they are about the same , for me my invisalign cost 5k and braces were around the same. Time: Depending on your bite , braces might be a better option. Get a second opinion. If you need surgery down the line get braces, I wish I did that instead .

[@maysjiang]

I got braces. The Invisalign I would have taken out. Also I had buck teeth and Invisalign only straightens and bridges gaps maybe as far as I know. My dentist had to shave my horse teeth and tighten the braces. It also only took me less than 18 months. Invisalign seems to drag out

[@Yummi_913]

Wish I went with braces too because I moved a lot, lost a lot of trays, had to wait for them to get replaced, couldn't wear them when I had swollen gums (I have large gaps so shit gets in my gums easily) because the pain was so bad, and just have an unstable life. I also had my wisdom teeth on the right come in and need removal. I started in 2015 and didn't get to tray 7 before needing I refinement due to my inability to stay consistent. I would have been done in 2017 already. This year I did SO GOOD and disciplined myself... Only to get pregnant and suffer from chronic pregnancy gingivitis. It took me getting a special tooth paste to control that shit. During that gap in my tray use, my dog ate the tray I was using AND the one prior, so now I'm literally stuck with no safe tray to use for my stage and my dentist is 3 hours away and I'm not allowed to drive in my condition... So I have to wait for my fiance's schedule to align with their few openings and hope they don't charge me up the ass for the replacements (because I can't work currently and prenatal care is wrecking my debt) and... I don't want the dentist voicing her disappointment in me even though she's 100% right 😭😭 All this could have been avoided if I just went with braces! I don't care if I couldn't eat everything I wanted. Hindsight is 20/20 😩

[@madasusual498]

@@Nicole-ux6tr Some surgery patients can get them too, depending in the orthos level of expierence and how well they work with the oral surgeon. I had invisalign and then a leforte 1 . It would have been a much smoother ride had I done braces though.

[@madasusual498]

@@Yummi_913 my sentiments exactly. Hindsight is 20/20 . Always share your story with people that arent sure , had I known what I know now my decision would have been different.

[@nicole87913]

For me braces would have been more expensive. Like $2000 more expensive.

[@allieroehm4278]

I’ve had invisalign for 2 months and my mouth only hurt on the first day. I haven’t felt any pain when switching trays yet (except for some pressure). I’ve really enjoyed my experience so far, just stay consistent!

[@denisek.2537]

That sounds comforting... I get my invisaligns in a week and I heard so many people talking about so much pain, so glad to hear that it doesn't have to be like that...😂 so I hope I belong to the group that doesn't have that much pain.

[@reemalmulla1775]

I am in the end of the second day & i can not bear the pain😭😭 going tomorrow to my doctor to remove it... 😔😔😔

[@cinnamonbunprincess]

About to start my Invisalign journey in a couple of weeks.

[@kristandavis9232]

That's awesome! Words of advice (you may already know, but I wish I would've known!): 1. use an emory board to soften the edges (like Kathleen suggested) but don't go to town. don't want to shave off too much. 2. if the ortho or whoever does not provide it, ask if they have some type of wax to rub on the tray to make it less abrasive on your gums. 3. baby oragel along with acetaminophen or ibuprofen will be your best friend cause the first few trays are the worst! your gums will adapt to the constant rubbing I hope it all goes well for you Nicole!

[@TBeatles67]

Kristan Davis Agree 100%!! But it was SOOO worth it!! My teeth look great now!!

[@MarziaMarzia]

Nicole Teeney Me too! Waiting for my trays to come in! Excited and nervous 🙃

[@firstube]

@@MarziaMarzia I'm on #5. I've never had pain. Never needed an emory board. Maybe sensitive to certain foods for like a day. People who say ohhh it hurts. Ohhh the first few are the worst is just nothing I've experienced.

[@MarziaMarzia]

@@firstube Same here! I started a month ago and no pain, no cuts, no dry mouth, and the brushing and flossing after eating is not a problem. We're lucky!! How many trays do you have? I have 20 with weekly changes.

[@leslie6485]

I've just finished my Invisalign and I agree it's totally worth it. Mine took 3 years to complete so you can guess I was really anxious getting them off!

[@madelinepitz2281]

As a Dentist, to anyone reading these comments - please DO NOT use Smile Direct club or any other DIY ortho treatment. They are not monitored closely. Your teeth can be moving too quickly, causing the roots to resorb, which can create an even bigger problem. Just Google the current lawsuits. See you local dentist or orthodontist to be evaluated for treatment! XO, Dr. Pitz

[@paulinenavarro9784]

Kathleen’s teeth are actually the reason why I subscribed to her. Years and years ago I discovered her and stuck around for her personality.

[@valeriaraposo1]

-I got braces but forgot to put the retainer in at night and they have shifted so much 😣 I'm going to get a new retainer and maybe in the future I'll get invisaline.

[@ashleythomas1425]

Same I had braces forever as a kid I was also the first person in my grade to get braces and had 2 different sets. So then I only wore my retainer at night when I should have worn it all day and they said my teeth looked great so 13 year old me thought well then I don’t need to wear the retainer at all

[@mocha1886]

valerie melo SAME girl same smh. My aunt is a dentist in Dominican Republic, I think I’m gonna get braces done with her while I’m there next month.

[@holly8445]

saaaame. My teeth are moving back now and I'm starting to get some dental issues from crowding...lesson learned. wear the retainer

[@myleychanel]

That is what happened to me and I’m about half way through my Invisalign now as an adult. I love the process and I haven’t had any issues so far, as long as you stay on top of them you get great results. I highly recommend it

[@dialishious93]

My teeth shifted so much when my wisdom teeth came in that it broke loose my permanent retainer. And apparently in the week it took me to then get in. They shifted to much ans wanted me to pay 600$ for a new one. I was like no. Not at all. I got 10years out of the permanent one.

[@jassox4]

❤️❤️ I love that you mentioned that not everyone is a candidate! So many people don’t mention that!

[@aubreyvis4552]

Porter watching you around the 11 minute mark is the most precious thing EVER. He is just shooting love beams out of his eyes at you and I love it so much. Dogs are the best.

[@armeenhedayat3497]

Can't take my eyes off the penguin pillows

[@elizabethcolonlopez3793]

Armeen Hedayat penguin pillow? is that not hugsie?

[@monicaspurpledoor]

That's Hugsy!

[@mandymechecc]

I’m on tray 6/14... i’m biting them too! It has cut my tongue! Aaaand during those 3 days of pain, I also had a lisp which I hated! I’m a lawyer and need to be speaking up on a regular basis! Los odio CON PASIÓN! Estoy loca de que me los quiten!

[@britneyemmick1933]

Amanda M Castillo Casiano i feel this so much!! I’m an engineer and when i talk to clients on the first few days I’m so self conscious

[@Ewa_]

Omg the WORST thing for me was that I couldn’t just sip coffee and snack whenever I wanted to. Having to eat quickly very few times a day and brush/floss right after was a NIGHTMARE

[@siimmy14]

BeautyByEwa I didn’t brush and floss every time. Had cool/ barely warm coffee with a straw and it was fine.

[@tiffanyboga574]

I’ve heard you’re supposed to wear your trays for 22hrs of the day, I think that’s what Katy said.

[@joanngonzalez5375]

Tiffany Boga I just started 2 weeks ago and it is 22 hours It’s very hard at first but you’ll get used to it

[@nicole87913]

My orthodontist said 20-22, but I usually shoot for 22.

[@reynamorales5225]

It’s so weird hearing the way you actually talk because I usually only watch your videos with Jessi when you’re plastered af and your Cuban comes out😂😂😂

[@KathleenLights]

Reyna Morales lmao well shit hahaha

[@loisthompson5625]

Your teeth look beautiful! Wear your retainers everybody! I wore mine at night for ten yrs. with no problems. I lost them, my orthodontist died, 20 yrs passed and I've noticed my teeth don't look so nice anymore. I'm noticing my bottom teeth are crooked and my top teeth have weird gaps that weren't there before.

[@courtneya383]

after 2 years, I finally finished my trays and got my retainer last week! 😭 I could not be happier w the results I’m singing 🎶 shiny teeth and me 🎶 everyday

[@courtneya383]

Di M thank you!! every case is different, so the time you spend on it depends. not really! I brushed my teeth 3 times a day. it’s an adjustment, but to keep my trays clean I always made sure to have clean teeth before I put them back in

[@shanarific96]

It's so interesting how people's experience can be different! I've had mine since February 6th. I get a new tray every week and only have an actual appointment every 4 months ish... Every week i do a scan on an app with a cheek expander they give you! And then the orthodontist would tell you to move onto your next tray or not! I am in the refinement period and will hopefully be done the beginning of January. I looooove Invisalign so much! And am so happy with the confidence it's given me !

[@trishamsutton]

"Hahahaha, YOU ALREADY PAID. YOU'RE GONNA DO IT. Hahahaha!!!!". Omg, hysterical!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@aliapaige]

I manage an orthodontic office and I talk about Invisalign alllll day long. I might start using this video in my consultations 😂

[@kaitlingately3785]

Getting flash backs from when I had braces... tightening.... picking out your 2 colors, *obviously* coordinating to whatever holiday it was...no gum.... and the callouses on the inside of your cheeks.... Ohhh the memories 😂 Can’t wait for Lights Lacquer!!!!!

[@jessicamcqueen7143]

Had total RawBeautyKristi vibes with the Am I Orange?? At the beginning!!!😍😍😍

[@simplycatx]

reminds me I should wear my retainers tonight after months lmfaoo

[@justina8143]

Technically we are supposed to brush and floss after every meal tho. So yeah my invisalign experience formed great habits that I still practice even two years after!

[@deslovep]

i literally got invisalign a week ago so the pain and scratching you’re talking about is SO accurate! thank you so much for the tips! tray 1 out of 30 down 🥵

[@falynsamoda4024]

I had braces twice, lost my retainer at a restaurant and my tooth shifted so ALWAYS wear your retainers!!!!

[@pattygapate]

Invisalign changed my life! I decided to get them and the journey took 2 yrs! I was very diligent with brushing and flossing. The pain wasn't so bad for me. I hated having a lisp! On top of the invisalign, I had hooks and elastics in! I got them removed finally in Feb and my teeth look AMAZING! I have retainers now, and they haven't shifted. I don't regret it,I wish I would've done it soon!

[@leahmounce7468]

I’m so glad you didn’t go through Smile Direct...it’s so important to go to a legitimate dental professional!

[@DebsDemurrer]

I considered them.. why what’s up?

[@dboudrea69]

These things can mess up your bite or jaw structure so very important to use a professional dentist

[@NadiaExama]

@Leah Mounce Smile Direct gives you a licensed dentist or orthodontist who monitors your progress and checks in with you every 3 months. They also check the impression you send them to get started. Are you saying they're not licensed or legitimate?

[@theblondecrew]

Nadia Exama they are not legitimate- it’s all a scam. Trust me, I’m a dental hygienist. I have seen so many terrible, terrible cases with my patients. There are so many lawsuits against them right now it’s ridiculous. I just find it crazy that people are giving into the idea that they can move their teeth safely at home... if you break a bone, you go to a doctor to have it fixed. So why are people thinking it’s legit to literally move teeth (bones in your skull) around safely without there being any consequences? I would ALWAYS consult with your dentist/hygienist before considering any “at home” procedure like that. It’s SO DANGEROUS

[@rustyleann7257]

Nadia Exama my mother in law works at the dentist/ orthodontist. They get ppl in all the time with loose teeth, teeth that have fallen out or about too, nerve damage , dead teeth from smile direct and other online places. Because through the process your teeth are moving, if you move too quickly it can cause bone lost. They send you to a ortho like once. Like she said all the trays are sent at one time. You never see another one again, so if something is going on during the process and you don’t know, and you move on to the next tray... it can cause irreversible damage. That’s why with braces and invisible line you have to go every single month to check for all the signs. No mother in law says most the time it younger adults and she cry’s because there’s times there is nothing they can do for you. And you have to have implants which are about $1000 a tooth.

[@nicastraea]

I was expecting pictures 😭😭😭

[@calliemelvin9382]

I’ve had Invisalign since July of this year and I love it! It was really painful the first couple days but now I barely ever feel discomfort from it. I’m glad you said it was 100% worth it, that makes me feel hopeful for when I finally get done with mine!

[@dayna3510]

Tbh I think your teeth before were so nice and had some character! I was always jealous of them lol

[@melissazamudio1042]

I just started Invisalign!! So it’s perfect that you just uploaded this !!

[@marcuscx9643]

I start my treatment later this month. Are you happy with your results?

[@melissazamudio1042]

Yes, I still have 3 months left but so far it’s a huuuge difference!

[@_honeybihalmademiel8983]

Having an ad for seeing an orthodontist prior to this video seems v fitting lmao. Get them coins Kat & teeth gods! 😂😂😂

[@damariusingram6205]

I have Invisalign and I love it! I only have 2 trays left and I can’t wait. It honestly worked magic on my teeth.

[@fatimagarcia8130]

Invisalign is 100 percent worth it i had 63 trays in for about 6-7 months it’s hurts but the results are amazing

[@kellye.5678]

I honestly wish I got regular braces. My dentist said i didn’t need more trays but I wanted more. I feel like my front two teeth still stick out too much. And it doesn’t help that they’re big either.

[@maysjiang]

My dentist said buck teeth aren't candidates for Invisalign. That was for straightening teeth. He shaved my horse like teeth and tightened it with the braces. I don't know how Invisalign would have made my teeth smaller.

[@kellye.5678]

May Jiang I know Invisalign can’t make your teeth smaller. What I was saying was my front two teeth aren’t flushed with my top incisors so they do stick out a little more. Not length wise, that doesn’t bother me.

[@maysjiang]

@@kellye.5678 No I mean my front teeth were too wide so he shaved the sides and then got the wires of the braces to bring them closer thus pushing back the buck teeth. I was reading up about it and extreme cases of buck teeth can't be fixed with Invisalign.

[@maysjiang]

@@kellye.5678 I thought buck teeth means the teeth are protruding. So to get it back you need to shave the teeth and then tighten them so the gaps go away. If your front teeth are with the top incisors that sounds like what Kathleen had and Invisalign can be used. The thing is braces are faster. I mean I got them when I was a teenager so I didn't really care about looks so much when I was 14-15. LOLOL

[@jassox4]

Braces would help straighten those teeth so fast! Also they can reduce the teeth a tiny bit but that can cause sensitivity.

[@user-fd8ct8uq3b]

"twenty seven" me, clearly knowing how old kathleen is: isn't she,,,, like 21 sHE LOOKS YOUNG throwbacks to when Kathleen got a kids menu placed in front of her 😩

[@KathleenLights]

Z wong lmaoooo

[@kirstenarabie3786]

🤣🤣🤣

[@taylorinvancouver2017]

I honestly could watch you talk about air or nothing at all and I would still watch you. You are the most entertaining talker I have ever had the pleasure of seeing!🥰🥰🥰

[@adrileyva08]

I had braces on my bottom teeth in 2006-2007 for 6 months and my mom and I decided that it would be best if I did the permanent retainer. Best decision I ever made, I don’t ever have to worry about remembering to put them on at night or worry if they get destroyed or lost.

[@kelliemcintire8955]

Notification squad love you kathleen ! Can’t wait for lights laquer 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@aj32769]

My dentist said that smile direct moves too fast and that it can make your teeth fall out. She said she wouldn’t recommend it at all

[@rustyleann7257]

Smile direct has caused a lot of ppls teeth to fall out. My mother in-law works at the dentist. And she has tons of younger adults coming in with issues loose teeth, nerve damage, irreversible damage from these on line braces. DO NOT DO THEM

[@turtlesrock123100]

Invisalign was so worth it for me! My corrections were pretty minor, so it was such a great experience! Sure, the trays hurt when you put in a new one, but it was so worth it! It really was pretty invisible, and I loved it!

[@brittanymarr8530]

I work for a dental office and just know...smile direct is not a good idea!

[@ClaudiaLopez-or1cf]

Im broke with bad teeth but I’m still gonna watch it even though I can’t afford it lol

[@yulingyong1682]

Lmaooooooo!!! "I'm broke with bad breath" ahah ahaha. This is so accurate sometimes

[@ClaudiaLopez-or1cf]

teeth not breath LOL

[@erinjennings9947]

If you have dental insurance they might cover part, depending on your plan!

[@vivihan5021]

You should check out dental schools near you. They can provide treatment for a portion of the fee and at some schools you’ll have top dentists who are there as faculty supervising your case!

[@ClaudiaLopez-or1cf]

Thanks Erin & Viviana!

[@gmapes4g]

I am a dental assistant at an office where we do Invisalign. Invisalign is different than Smile Direct in that you have a doctor's supervision with Invisalign and Smile Direct, you're doing it all alone. Also, Smile Direct has had a lot of lawsuits.

[@sarahadamowicz12]

I am currently going through Invisalign! I started a few months before you and I’ll be going for a few more months 😩 I was so good about keeping my trays in at the beginning and then you slowly but surely start slacking LOL. I had to get re-scanned because one tooth specifically wasn’t matching up/moving the way it should have and it’s probably because I wasn’t following the rules 🤷🏼‍♀️ I ended up paying $5,500 for mine. I totally agree with you though. It’s so easy to sit and complain about the annoyances of the Invisalign journey but at the end of the day, I would’ve paid double for it. 1000% worth it! I was insecure about my smile since elementary/middle school and being able to fix that is just priceless to me. Thanks for your update! Love you Kathleen 💕

[@sarahkhan3544]

I also felt like my teeth were getting suffocated girl!!! I feel youuuu lol. Keep being real Kathleen, love you!!!!

[@sandragolub2597]

Literally watching this on my way to the orthodontist to see if I need Invisalign 😂😂

[@xxlovelyoxanaxx]

And??

[@sandragolub2597]

@@xxlovelyoxanaxx I just thought that it was such a cool coincidence that she posted the video right as I was on my way to see an orthodontist....that's all hahaha

[@kats3969]

Sandra Golub i think they meant “and do you need invisalign?” haha

[@xxlovelyoxanaxx]

@@kats3969 yes that's what I meant LOL sorry

[@xxlovelyoxanaxx]

@@sandragolub2597 haha I meant did you need invisaline 🤣🤣

[@lisapenfield2758]

I’ve been a dental assistant for 34 yrs. Our office also does Invisalign and I must commend you on how accurately and HONESTLY you explained the whole process. As hard as we, the dental team, try and explain the process, unless you have been through it you really can’t understand it. You did a great job with you explanation! And btw.......your teeth look beautiful! Way to hang in there!🦷😁

[@IsabelJacqueline]

I had braces in middle school for 14 months, religiously wore my retainer for like 5 years until it snapped, went a year and a half without it, and when I asked my dentist for a new one, she recommended Invisalign!! My treatment was only 5 trays in the span of 10 weeks since my teeth had shifted forward, creating kind of an overbite but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! It did hurt a little in the first few days but thanks to KATHLEEN I tried to wear my trays for 20+ hrs everyday so as to not elongate the process lol. I didn’t know not everyone is eligible for Invisalign but if you’re able to I highly recommend it :)) P.S. Invisalign offers an app that you sync with your trays so you can keep track of your schedule and when you need to change them!

[@serenitybeauty]

Kat, I think I remember you getting your invisilign the same time I got my braces. I got mine in February of 2018 and my ortho removed them in February of 2019. I’m not 💯 sure but I remember commenting on your video where you told us you got invisilign that I also got my braces😊

[@Thejennmachine]

I know someone who had a bad experience with smile direct, she was left with a gap they didn’t fix

[@jennabenna6600]

Yeah I’ve heard dentists hate smile direct club

[@babytyty13]

Hi, I’m a licensed dental assistant. Smile direct is getting sued by so many people and in California, it’s getting shut down. There’s no doctor regulating and the “doctors” that are, don’t want to give their license numbers because they “don’t want to be accountable”. Smile Direct only moves the six anterior teeth in the front on the top and bottom, which means everyone ends up with either spaces or a messed up bite.

[@LP-vd3hn]

babytyty13 they are also being sued by both the US and Canadian board of dentists. It’s so not worth it!

[@Thejennmachine]

babytyty13 wow! Thanks for the Info, that makes a lot of sense. I’m glad I had braces when I was a teenager. If I had to do anything as an adult I’d go to a licensed professional.

[@kimberlysadberry6757]

I used invisalign. When I was done with my trays I still had a space between 2 teeth and they gave me a few more trays until I was fixed. They made sure I was happy with my teeth.

[@mariabatista291]

I just finished my Invisalign treatment 10 months. I loved my resultssss! Love you 😘❤️

[@Artista4u10z]

I went thru 2 years of ceramic braces as an adult.. it was a bit awkward, pricey and sometimes painful but in the end 100% worth it. To no longer have to deal with that insecurity is priceless!

[@jerricapoetzman5680]

I had braces when i was 13 and at 17 my wisdom teeth came in and shifted my teeth around 🙄

[@itsSofiSalazar]

Never been this early to a video before. I love you kathleeeeeen, you're such an inspiration 💖 We need a new collab with Raw Beauty Kristi

[@valeriaurbina3942]

I’m on like my 62nd tray out of 72. I’ve been rescanned 3 times and had the worst cross bit. Now I’m 10 weeks out from finishing. FINGERS CROSSED. Also my orthodontist has me switching trays weekly. That pain you describe is 1000000% accurate. I’m still not used to them even though I’ve been on Invisalign since April 2018.

[@jackiec9893]

hey how are your teeth now? do you recommend invisalign?

[@valeriaurbina3942]

Jackie C doing good! 4 trays/ weeks left. I recommend Invisalign if you don’t want noticeable braces but you do have to be super disciplined to wash your mouth out after every meal and put your trays back on immediately. That’s the toughest part.

[@anascinema]

About to start my third week on Invisalign! I switch out my trays every week. The first week was rough but it’s so great! I’m looking forward to the end 😂❤️

[@sarahcarmellab2109]

Video literally came at the perfect time, I have an Invisalign appointment Thursday 🌚 Also please have a dedicated doggie video of all your pups hehehe

[@lenamgalvan]

I've replayed 5:56 several times now. 😂😂😂

[@jaik923]

Same but with 9:30 😂

[@lenamgalvan]

@@jaik923 I find it so funny and relatable. I'd react the same way and my boyfriend would totally tell me I'm going through with it. 😂😂

[@charitygoza5774]

They hurt a lot be prepared for that!! It makes your jaw and your teeth ache, you also do have to brush after you take them out. Mine took about 10 months of trays to finally get the retainers. I had one set for the first month to two months. Then I switched to every two weeks I got a new one. I no longer have a severe overbite and that tooth that angled in is straight! I have only not worn my retainers/trays for one night in a year span. It may be annoying to have but they work guys!!!

[@soullove3128]

Love how she be so committed to that coffee! ☕️ 😆

[@Erika-cw4lk]

I really like how you showed the trays actually xD

[@adri-qy6yb]

I feel like my teeth are suffocating when I wear my retainer 😫 I immediately take it off in the morning I hate that feeling

[@sarahwoodward4453]

I had braces when I was in 5th for like 3 years. Never wore my retainer. Convinced my parents again to buy me braces when I was a junior in high school. I was trying to correct 1 tooth. 1 🦷. Had then for 2 years cause, I didn’t wear my rubber bands 😳. I broke my retainer in college and GUESS WHAT?! That tooth has shifted. Wear your retainers kids!

[@MarielBourie]

im doing Invisalign right now and so happy i did!! there's definitely some things you have to get used to - the attachments, the slight lisp you get, and having to wear them all the time. on the plus side you see a huge change in your teeth and its really satisfying to put new trays in every week and see your teeth get better and better! plus - i've found since you have to take the trays out to eat - you're less likely to snack. ps - DO NOT DO SMILE DIRECT CLUB!! i went to them first before Invisalign since it was cheaper and it was such bullshit! you need a real dentist for something like this - definitely give Invisalign a go! i cant wait to be done :)

[@dyanarafigueroa9448]

IVE BEEN WAITING ALL DAY 😭❤️

[@madeforyou_bynallely]

I had that same feeling on my teeth. It felt like they were suffocated as well and it made a. It anxious. And my husband would tell me I was weird.

[@Kattt2021]

This is a gross question... but did you produce more saliva with the trays? I hated using the crest white strips because of the saliva.

[@Lauralonso]

Kayla YES.

[@intrepid8415]

My Invisalign journey was completely different. Instead of changing the trays every 4 weeks, I changed them every single week! I did 39 trays for the first set and then like 30 refinement trays (though I don’t remember the exact number). All in all my teeth were completely straight after only a year and a half. I am so thankful that I actually did it and paid the money for it and actually had the discipline for them, because it was 100% worth it in the end. My teeth were so bad before, and now they’re literally flawless. I recommend it to anyone who’s a candidate. Kathleen is so right about the 3 days, but after that it’s easy peasy!!

[@Xiomar1a]

Omg I weighted for this video fooooor evvvverrrr! I got braces in January 2019 and won’t have them off until July 2020

[@priscillatorrissi3673]

I really want Invisalign! But I can’t afford it right now 😩

[@kimberlysadberry6757]

I got invisalign. Chenin orthodontics allowed me to make monthly payments. I'm a waitress and can't afford much. My payments were 179 a month. No interest. Ask about a payment option

[@courtneymarlo8185]

Smile Direct is great if you only need straightening if you need correction for bite or anything else, it’s not for you. I’ve had classic braces and smile direct is great. Also Advil PM is the best when you’re doing a new tray and changing them at night. Filing the edges of the trays is recommended if needed if it’s really bad.

[@courtneyslawson6362]

Ah thank you for this video Kathleen! I’ve been wanting Invisalign for YEARS now, & has an appointment today to get info about it and all that. Long story short, going in next week for my molds and going to start my Invisalign journey!!!! This video assured me that i made the right choice! I Always listen to your recommendations, you’re the best!!!Love you girl!