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Tray 4 and Attachments
I had 7 attachments place on my 4 canine teeth this morning at 8am. It took my dentist 12 minutes (yes I was timing her) to put the 7 attachments on. Total time in the chair was 18 minutes, don't know why I timed it but I did.
I went to lunch with my wife and 2 of my 3 kids. None of them could see the attachments unless I pointed them out. I popped a few Aleve when I got to the office and have not experienced any discomfort from Tray 4. My only issue so far is the top tray is quite a bit more difficult to remove with the attachments.
I went to lunch with my wife and 2 of my 3 kids. None of them could see the attachments unless I pointed them out. I popped a few Aleve when I got to the office and have not experienced any discomfort from Tray 4. My only issue so far is the top tray is quite a bit more difficult to remove with the attachments.
Tray 2...
My second full day of tray #2 and can say it has been easier than I anticipated. I put it in on Tuesday night and took some Aleve and did some work around the house. I was uncomfortable for the first hour or so and since then tray #2 has been a breeze. I have had to spend some time filing down the sharp edges. It amazes how small some of the imperfections can be that drive me nuts throughout the day. My wife says she can already see some subtle movement, I have been taking pictures and will get around to posting them when I have some time.
10 days in...
10 days in and I am finally getting adjusted to the process/schedule of this Invisalign journey. A few things I have learned and thoughts for those looking to start the journey as well.
1. It gets better after the first 2 days.
2. It's okay to rest your jaw/teeth throughout the day. My dentist told me to average 20-22 hours a day of wear. I would say over 10 days I am averaging 21-22 hours. Take a break for 30 minutes, reward yourself for consecutive hours of wear. I look forward to that 30 minute break and a snack.
3. Your lisp is not as noticeable as you think and the trays are not noticeable. Unless I told people I was doing it they would not have noticed.
4. Put a tooth brush in your car. I can still go to dinner, take out my trays in the car and when I get back in the car brush real quick and pop the trays in.
5. You brush ALOT, get a tooth paste that will help whiten at the same time.
6. Advil/Aleve/Ibuprofen is your friend those first few days.
7. Enjoy the process and don't be a shamed of the trays. You are making a change for a reason so accept it and enjoy it.
I am sure there is a lot more I will think of later.
Tray #2 starts on Wednesday and my wife and I head to Mexico in 10 days with some friends. It will be interesting to see how that trip goes lounging on the beach with an adult cocktail constantly in reach.
Until the next tray....
1. It gets better after the first 2 days.
2. It's okay to rest your jaw/teeth throughout the day. My dentist told me to average 20-22 hours a day of wear. I would say over 10 days I am averaging 21-22 hours. Take a break for 30 minutes, reward yourself for consecutive hours of wear. I look forward to that 30 minute break and a snack.
3. Your lisp is not as noticeable as you think and the trays are not noticeable. Unless I told people I was doing it they would not have noticed.
4. Put a tooth brush in your car. I can still go to dinner, take out my trays in the car and when I get back in the car brush real quick and pop the trays in.
5. You brush ALOT, get a tooth paste that will help whiten at the same time.
6. Advil/Aleve/Ibuprofen is your friend those first few days.
7. Enjoy the process and don't be a shamed of the trays. You are making a change for a reason so accept it and enjoy it.
I am sure there is a lot more I will think of later.
Tray #2 starts on Wednesday and my wife and I head to Mexico in 10 days with some friends. It will be interesting to see how that trip goes lounging on the beach with an adult cocktail constantly in reach.
Until the next tray....