It has been awhile since I wrote, so I suppose it's time. I have a few days before I put in my next set of retainers. For the majority of my treatment, I have felt minor pain in my back or side teeth, which is expected since my treatment is designed to push all my teeth out and then force them back in in the right positions. However, this time I felt some pain on my front teeth, so I think my teeth are making their way up. Progress is very exciting.
I have noticed some more annoyance as some of my teeth are in a strange location, but it's pretty minor. I have gotten a little lazy about washing my retainers after meals, which is apparent. You really can't skip that step. So thank goodness for clear mouthwash. It's nice to freshen them up. A quick soak every morning and sometimes at night has been helpful. I also brush them at least every morning and usually every night. I would recommend brushing after everything you eat, but I understand it's not always possible on the go. At the very least, I rinse my mouth out and make sure no food is stuck anywhere. (If you have food stuck to your back teeth, for instance, it will not fit properly and you will be able to feel it)
As far as noticeable difference, I can really tell my bottom four front teeth have moved closer together. They always had a tiny space between them that was hardly visable, but now it's even less visable. Eventually, these teeth will be sanded down a bit to make room since they will be getting very close, but I'm unsure exactly when that will be happening.
I am very happy with my decision to get invisalign. The only part bothering me right now is paying for it! It's definitely not an unreasonable price, and is more cost effective than traditional braces, but as a college student, money is tight. I've been fine making my payments thus far, so hopefully that trend will continue!! I am very eager to talk about and recommend invisalign. It has been a great treatment and things have been moving along just as they should.
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