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38 Year Old Starting the Invisalign Journey.... - Tulsa, OK
UPDATED FROM InvisalignForThisGuy
1 month post
Tray 4 and Attachments
InvisalignForThisGuyMay 14, 2014
$4,500
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.
UPDATED FROM InvisalignForThisGuy
15 days post
Tray 2...
InvisalignForThisGuyApril 17, 2014
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.
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April 18, 2014
Have you gotten your attachments yet? Or will that be with tray 3? Glad to hear tray 2 was breezy for you :D. I hope you have the attachments already, since that tends to be more uncomfortable when you first get them!
UPDATED FROM InvisalignForThisGuy
9 days post
10 days in...
InvisalignForThisGuyApril 12, 2014
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....
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April 12, 2014
I especially loved your number 7 point. It's so true! I'm always surprised by how people seem ashamed, but there is nothing wrong with this! Thank you for the update, and I look forward to hearing how it went in MX. We've had some questions about travel in the past :)
April 14, 2014
Well I did attend The Masters last week....That was a bit interesting as I spent the first 3-4 hours popping the trays in and out every time I wanted something to eat. I finally just took the trays out and put them in the case and in my pocket from mid afternoon until we left for the day around 7:30pm. I popped the trays in once we got in the car for the drive back to Atlanta. The trays were a little tight but nothing that I could not handle. I will probably deploy a similar approach to my time in Mexico, trays in for the morning and through early afternoon and then trays out when the fun begins until dinner time. I made a decision early in this journey that the trays would not run my life or the activities I want to participate in or attend.
April 14, 2014
And you know, if you don't wear them enough hours, some of the doctors on here say you just wear the tray an extra week. I'd confirm with your doctor, but that seems a pretty common stance on here. And if having fun means adding two weeks to your time? That seems a fair trade to me :D.
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