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Retainer Day!!!
Received my retainers today...yeahhhhh!!!! I opted for the Hawley retainer on top and the permanent bar on the bottom. I'm so glad to be rid of the plastic trays, now I just have to get used to this Hawley retainer in my mouth and flossing with this bar.
This journey has been an experience and I've learned a lot about myself and my teeth. This is a process you have to be dedicated to - your results are only as good as you are dedicated. I have no regrets about this journey.
I'm told to wear my retainers for 22-23 hours a day (like the trays) for 30 days, then it's nighttime wear only.
Pictures of my retainers are attached and I'll post before and after pics soon.
This website is awesome!! It basically prepared me for everything about this journey and I thank everyone that posted about their journey.
This journey has been an experience and I've learned a lot about myself and my teeth. This is a process you have to be dedicated to - your results are only as good as you are dedicated. I have no regrets about this journey.
I'm told to wear my retainers for 22-23 hours a day (like the trays) for 30 days, then it's nighttime wear only.
Pictures of my retainers are attached and I'll post before and after pics soon.
This website is awesome!! It basically prepared me for everything about this journey and I thank everyone that posted about their journey.
Tray 16 - THE LAST TRAY!!!
I was excited to be starting tray 16 - the last tray so I put them in tonight instead of tomorrow. I'm so happy with my results. This has been such an amazing journey. I never thought I could/would have a straight, gap less smile - hell, I didn't think I would ever be able to have a full smile. I laugh more, and I am more vocal (Don't know if that's a good just yet :).
On December 28th I'll go back to get impressions for my retainer - I'm SOOOO EXCITED!!!!! I'll post pictures of the final results. I don't think I'm having any movement with these last 2 trays, I think they're just keeping my teeth in the position they're supposed to be in.
Although my journey has been without any hiccups, I am ready to be done with the trays. The 3 set of trays I haven't kept them in for 22 hrs everyday, I've been slack with keeping up with the time I have them out. With this last tray I vow to do much better :)
On December 28th I'll go back to get impressions for my retainer - I'm SOOOO EXCITED!!!!! I'll post pictures of the final results. I don't think I'm having any movement with these last 2 trays, I think they're just keeping my teeth in the position they're supposed to be in.
Although my journey has been without any hiccups, I am ready to be done with the trays. The 3 set of trays I haven't kept them in for 22 hrs everyday, I've been slack with keeping up with the time I have them out. With this last tray I vow to do much better :)
Tray 15 of 16
Picked up my last 2 trays on Wed., Nov. 16th. I'm so ready for this process to be over with; however, I am amazed at the transformation of my teeth!!! I'm so thankful that I was able to do this.
I've noticed that food (especially chips) get stuck in my teeth - it's funny that I've never paid attention to that before and it's quite irritating, the pick floss has become my best friend. I did take pictures, but there aren't any noticable changes. I'll post before and after pictures after tray 16 - the last tray!!!
I go back in 6 weeks - Dec. 28th and I'll get impressions for my retainers (I was told that unless I'm not satisfied, I will not need refinements - and as of right now, I'm 100% satisfied). I'm still trying to figure out what retainer will work best for me. I'm certain that I do not want the trays, I'm just tired of them. So I'm deciding between the permanent bar or Hawley retainer. I do think that I want the bar for my bottom teeth though. Anyone that wants to weigh in on the retainer you have and why (pros and cons) your comments will be greatly appreciated. This site has been such a lifesaver for me.
I was told that I would only have to wear my retainer for 22 hrs/day (just like I do now) for 3 months, then at night only for life.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!
I've noticed that food (especially chips) get stuck in my teeth - it's funny that I've never paid attention to that before and it's quite irritating, the pick floss has become my best friend. I did take pictures, but there aren't any noticable changes. I'll post before and after pictures after tray 16 - the last tray!!!
I go back in 6 weeks - Dec. 28th and I'll get impressions for my retainers (I was told that unless I'm not satisfied, I will not need refinements - and as of right now, I'm 100% satisfied). I'm still trying to figure out what retainer will work best for me. I'm certain that I do not want the trays, I'm just tired of them. So I'm deciding between the permanent bar or Hawley retainer. I do think that I want the bar for my bottom teeth though. Anyone that wants to weigh in on the retainer you have and why (pros and cons) your comments will be greatly appreciated. This site has been such a lifesaver for me.
I was told that I would only have to wear my retainer for 22 hrs/day (just like I do now) for 3 months, then at night only for life.
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!!!!