Nailing Jell-O to a Tree.

So I just returned from a very disheartening encounter with some resident orthodontists located 3 buildings to my East who informed me that trying to fix my oral problems with invisalign would be "like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree."

Oral Problems:
1) Tooth grinding due to a lack of "Guidance," a result of my uncaring left incisor.
2) Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Click on both sides.
3) Right front snagle-tooth.
4) Over-jet (commonly confused as over-bite).

Why should I fix problems stated above?
1) prevent cavities
2) prevent waking up after just grinding off a piece of tooth which I can feel floating around my mouth.
3) prevent waking up at 80 with my brand new teeth in a glass next to my bed.
4) prevent headaches, migraines, facial pain, neck and shoulder pain, sensitive or loose teeth, ringing ears, jaw pain, numb fingers/arms, worn or cracked teeth, & depression. (All which can be attributed to suboptimal jaw alignment, aka TMJ)
5) Get first rate care from doctors rather than assistants at less than half the price of private practice, a univeristy discount, and a payment plan with no interest.

Why not to fix problems stated above?
1) Two years of ugly braces.


Quiz: Should Melanie get braces?