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My Invisalign Journey Begins - London, GB
UPDATED FROM The road to a lovely smile
8 months post
My Teeth Are in Pain!!! :-(
The road to a lovely smileFebruary 19, 2014
$2,800
Omg, My two front teeth are in so much pain right now. I dont know how is has happened?!? I went sky diving today and during the sky dive I took my invisalign out as I had something to drink/eat just before(ish). I'm thinking that the wind might have just made my teeth sensitive. However, The pain has started 5 hrs after I did the sky dive. I hadn't put my braces back after the sky dive just becuase I didnt have time/facilities to brush my teeth.
Now they hurt like hell. I have just brushed my teeth/braces and placed them back in. I'm hoping that my teeth were accustomed to the braces, that by not wearing them made my teeth hurt.
Im going to take some Ibuprofen in a bit if this pain doesnt subside.
Has anyone else experienced this pain of not wearing invisalign?
Now they hurt like hell. I have just brushed my teeth/braces and placed them back in. I'm hoping that my teeth were accustomed to the braces, that by not wearing them made my teeth hurt.
Im going to take some Ibuprofen in a bit if this pain doesnt subside.
Has anyone else experienced this pain of not wearing invisalign?
UPDATED FROM The road to a lovely smile
6 months post
Tray 13
The road to a lovely smileDecember 10, 2013
I am on tray 13 and have not seen any difference with my bottom teeth as I thought I would by now. Its pretty disheartening. I guess I am not wearing the braces enough. I did go on holiday for 2 weeks to Mexico which was was disruptive. Only a few times I was able to brush my teeth in the toilets while we were out but to be honest I didnt come across any disbale toilets to do so.
When I went to collect trays 12-15, my dentist was hapy with the progress.
Now I am home I hope trays 14 and 15 will be worn more often and I will see this damn bottem teeth moving once and for all. I still have a week of tray 13 to go yet though. I see my dentist after new year on 3rd Jan.
I have started using an electric toothbrush too. The electric toothbrush is wierd as it feels gentle on my teeth and as such I have the sensation its not actually cleaning my teeth, though I know it is.
I also finally told someone (mother) that I got braces. She didnt seem phased about it. I guess because they are clear. I didnt realy have a choice to be honest as we spent 2 weeks together sharing the same bathroom.
Hoping trays 14-15 will see some noticebale results. But right now I cant see any change.
When I went to collect trays 12-15, my dentist was hapy with the progress.
Now I am home I hope trays 14 and 15 will be worn more often and I will see this damn bottem teeth moving once and for all. I still have a week of tray 13 to go yet though. I see my dentist after new year on 3rd Jan.
I have started using an electric toothbrush too. The electric toothbrush is wierd as it feels gentle on my teeth and as such I have the sensation its not actually cleaning my teeth, though I know it is.
I also finally told someone (mother) that I got braces. She didnt seem phased about it. I guess because they are clear. I didnt realy have a choice to be honest as we spent 2 weeks together sharing the same bathroom.
Hoping trays 14-15 will see some noticebale results. But right now I cant see any change.
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February 11, 2014
I only just found your review, because you started your review before I made it out of my other community :). I found you because you commented on fightingthefear24's review. So glad! Your story is unique and inspiring. I hope that things are looking up for you. I wish you could include a couple of anonymous pictures so we could follow your progress, but I know that sometimes that can be difficult culturally.
One thing you haven't mentioned, so I don't know if your provider mentioned it, is that if you have trouble keeping your trays in, you can extend the length of time you use each tray from 2 to 3 weeks. I know you have a bit of a deadline, though, so I'm guessing that is not the route you wish to take, but it's an option that some doctors recommend.
I am one of those people who went to two big meals per day and, eventually, just one. Many cultures incorporate regular fasting and there have been numerous scientific studies that show some health benefits to allowing the body to rest between meals (eschewing all snacks and eating fewer meals per day). As long as you are getting the required nutrition, the number of meals should be less important. But you must listen to your body. After a few days (up to two weeks) of getting used to it, you take stock of how you are feeling and whether it is working for you. If you feel tired all the time, or get sick more often, then it's not working. If your skin clears and you feel more energy, then it's working. :D
One thing you haven't mentioned, so I don't know if your provider mentioned it, is that if you have trouble keeping your trays in, you can extend the length of time you use each tray from 2 to 3 weeks. I know you have a bit of a deadline, though, so I'm guessing that is not the route you wish to take, but it's an option that some doctors recommend.
I am one of those people who went to two big meals per day and, eventually, just one. Many cultures incorporate regular fasting and there have been numerous scientific studies that show some health benefits to allowing the body to rest between meals (eschewing all snacks and eating fewer meals per day). As long as you are getting the required nutrition, the number of meals should be less important. But you must listen to your body. After a few days (up to two weeks) of getting used to it, you take stock of how you are feeling and whether it is working for you. If you feel tired all the time, or get sick more often, then it's not working. If your skin clears and you feel more energy, then it's working. :D
February 19, 2014
Thanks for the comments :-) You are definately right about the pictures. I think I might do just that. Its always good to see pics with the writing.
I was sort of aware of the extension, but just like you said I'd rather not. However, I am pretty sure refinements are going to be needed anyway.
P.S. Things are looking up :-) It took a while, but I am in a much better and positive space. It will always be a work in progress me thinks. I had to rebuild myself from scratch & learnt to love myself again and as a result I am having some great adventures now. x
UPDATED FROM The road to a lovely smile
4 months post
4-5 Month Update
The road to a lovely smileOctober 25, 2013
Got an email from real self invisalign asking me to update my opinion. Im still in the "not sure" stage. I think Im going to be there until the process is finished, until I can finally get the braces off and see the final final final result of straight teeth.
Apart from the gap closing I cant see any other differences. Bottom Tray/teeth dont seem unchanged but according to the dentist/clincheck I wont be seeing changes until tray 13. Im on tray 10 now.
Though I cant see any changes, doesnt mean to say changes arent taking place and I am aware of that. JUST WANT STARIGHT NORMAL TEETH!!! :-)
Apart from the gap closing I cant see any other differences. Bottom Tray/teeth dont seem unchanged but according to the dentist/clincheck I wont be seeing changes until tray 13. Im on tray 10 now.
Though I cant see any changes, doesnt mean to say changes arent taking place and I am aware of that. JUST WANT STARIGHT NORMAL TEETH!!! :-)
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