NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK — One New York man is going viral after sharing his shocking Invisalign experience — and his regret. After spending thousands of dollars and months wearing aligners, his teeth moved back to their original positions in just three weeks. Now, the internet is calling it the ultimate “deinfluencing moment.”
TikTok creator Grant Paulsen (@grantpaulsen) posted a clip that’s racked up over 171,000 views, showing him sitting in an orthodontist’s chair looking completely defeated. The text overlay reads: “My teeth moved right back 3 weeks after finishing my Invisalign, they just told me.”
The short slideshow captures his disappointment, disbelief, and frustration — and quickly struck a nerve with anyone who’s spent money on cosmetic dental work.
“My Teeth Shouldn’t Have Moved at All”
Paulsen later explained in an Instagram message that he had a permanent retainer installed and was following his orthodontist’s advice by wearing his final tray every night…