First Day...Danville, VA

So, a few years ago I set out for the journey to get my teeth fixed. I have spacing, an overbite and underbite. I found two awesome Doctors to help me, Dr. Jones and Dr. Deshon in Martinsville, Virginia.

So, shame on me for not wearing my liners for nearly a month. Some how or another, I took my liners out because I had gotten a massive infection and inflammation on my gums. I think the liners were irritating my gums while having allergy drainage. Has anyone had this happen? Tonight I picked back up and put in my sixth liner to continue my process. I guess I'm not going to push the process and just make sure I complete the process. I find it more difficult to wear them during the day so I've decided to wear them evenings and overnight. I know this isn't recommended but this is the luxury of having liners versus braces :)

I just started my 4th tray and pretty much have fallen behind on treatment for nearly one month. I had to go back to my 3rd tray because the 4th was way too tight. I guess my teeth began to shift while I had my trays out too long. It's my own fault but now I'm back on track! So for my last orthodontist appointment I saw Dr. Deshon and she was awesome. It was my first time meeting her and I was very pleased with the exam. I found out the reason why two of my front teeth caused so much pain was because they slightly overlapped and it was difficult for the liner go "glide" between the teeth. Since the beginning of the treatment, I have felt more pain from those two teeth than in any other area of my mouth. Dr. Deshon used what appeared to be a light sand paper but said it was diamond paper. She used it to slightly file my tooth down just enough to wear I could floss without much effort. When she put my fourth tray in, it was immediate relief of those two teeth. It was a perfect fit!  Although the trays suggest 2 weeks of wear, I've decided to go three weeks because I want to make sure I'm not rushing the process. Also this allows my bone structure to not be as stressed. The last two trays have really focused on closing my overbite and underbite. I can definitely see the difference in my bite. My spacing is still coming together so I'm excited. I may not have as long of a treatment if I continue to get this fast results.