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Well, my first fitting is tomorrow (yikes)......
AbFabMay 7, 2013
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Well, my first fitting is tomorrow (yikes)...
I've been reading reviews since the initial discussions with my dentist back in February to help me make a decision and after a lot of thought I've decided to proceed. I'm 40 years old and over recent years have found my teeth (both upper and lower arches) becoming more crooked and I have overcrowding on my lower arch. I've been unhappy with my teeth for many years but as I've always been scared of the dentist I've just put up with it but made a decision in the new year to do something about it!
I found a great dentist and surgery that makes me feel at ease and therefore helped in my decision to go-ahead. As I mentioned I get my first trays tomorrow and my treatment is scheduled to last for 9 months. I'm due to have 12 attachments (5 lower and 7 upper).
I'm feel nervous and apprehensive at the moment and I know it's going to take some getting used to but hopefully I will get some encouragement along the way! I'm starting to freak out about the impact it's going to have on my life as I love eating and drinking, so I'm going to find it difficult having to curb things like eating out and drinking wine leisurely!!
However it's an expensive excercise I'm entering into, so I'm not taking it lightly. I will try and keep this as up to date as possible. Wish me luck for tomorrow :)
I've been reading reviews since the initial discussions with my dentist back in February to help me make a decision and after a lot of thought I've decided to proceed. I'm 40 years old and over recent years have found my teeth (both upper and lower arches) becoming more crooked and I have overcrowding on my lower arch. I've been unhappy with my teeth for many years but as I've always been scared of the dentist I've just put up with it but made a decision in the new year to do something about it!
I found a great dentist and surgery that makes me feel at ease and therefore helped in my decision to go-ahead. As I mentioned I get my first trays tomorrow and my treatment is scheduled to last for 9 months. I'm due to have 12 attachments (5 lower and 7 upper).
I'm feel nervous and apprehensive at the moment and I know it's going to take some getting used to but hopefully I will get some encouragement along the way! I'm starting to freak out about the impact it's going to have on my life as I love eating and drinking, so I'm going to find it difficult having to curb things like eating out and drinking wine leisurely!!
However it's an expensive excercise I'm entering into, so I'm not taking it lightly. I will try and keep this as up to date as possible. Wish me luck for tomorrow :)
Replies (6)
May 10, 2013
I agree with you on the struggle as I too am a social creature. Eating & drinking is an adventure for me - not a quick task so I battle with the in & out of the trays (22hr minimum / day).
All I can say is I'm happy with the progress thus far - especially the snacking in between meals that has slowed down.
I wish you much success and can't wait to hear about the initial trays and your progress!! Happy Alignment!!!
May 10, 2013
Thanks for the message ShanJohn, my first few days have been going ok :) I'm also determined to keep the tray in 22 hrs a day, which doesn't leave much time for breakfast, lunch and dinner and all the extra hygiene involved. Luckily for me I'm not much of a snacker during the day so I'm trying to manage my time so I have extra on an evening to enjoy my dinner with a glass of wine :) Glad you're happy with your progress and I hope it continues. Have a good weekend, I think I'm going to find weekends the hardest!!!
UPDATED FROM AbFab
2 days post
As I've got my first trays now I thought I'd post...
AbFabMay 10, 2013
As I've got my first trays now I thought I'd post a couple of photos, one before and the other is wearing my first set :)
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UPDATED FROM AbFab
5 days post
Day 6 and survived my first weekend wearing my...
AbFabMay 13, 2013
Day 6 and survived my first weekend wearing my aligners! You need good will power to manage the 22 hours a day (just as well I have) and I did find it challenging not being able to eat/drink at my leisure but that's the way it is!! It's not so bad Monday to Friday when I'm at work as you have your mind on other things.
You don't realise how time consuming all the hygiene is either which eats into your 2 free hours and also when you do take your trays out how sensitive your teeth are going to be. It's good to know though that even at this early stage that must mean things are working. :)
You don't realise how time consuming all the hygiene is either which eats into your 2 free hours and also when you do take your trays out how sensitive your teeth are going to be. It's good to know though that even at this early stage that must mean things are working. :)
So I'm guessing you have your trays now. How are you doing??
I'm glad to hear you are pretty much adjusting ok!!
From what you are explaining it sounds like Invisalign might be dictating the treatment plan to your dentist rather than the other way around. Is that the impression you received, or am I just misinterpreting? If so, this might be of interest:
Who Makes the Treatment Plan, the Dentist or the Invisalign Company?