Update!

It's been awhile since I wrote so I figured I should update my progress. Since I had to push my changing trays back a day because of forgetting to change a few weeks ago, I am on a new schedule. I have a check up appointment in a few weeks so I'll know for sure if I will be staying on this schedule now or moving ahead a day. I feel like I will likely be forced to wear my retainers a FULL two weeks, which is fine with me. I'll do whatever is needed to get the best results.

Things are going great. I am in love with the progress. My smile keeps getting prettier. I find myself not at all ashamed to show it anymore. Looking at old pictures I honestly can't believe how bad it was. Someone should have told me! LOL. At least it is now taken care of; something I'm super thankful for.

The newest set of retainers are more uncomfortable than the past ones, but I'm dealing. Since I have 6 attachments on my top set of teeth, taking off the top retainer is pretty painful. It catches on my teeth that already are sore from moving. And putting them back in, I have to make sure they're clicked in right, which sometimes feels uncomfortable. But it has only been 2 1/2 days with this new set so it's expected. By the end of the weekend, I'm guessing things will be much better judging from prior trays. Plus the way I see it, the pain is so minor (nothing that even requires medicine) and traditional braces are so much more work. I was able to take my trays out, enjoy a normal Thanksgiving meal, and put them back in. (although seemed like I ate all day. haha)

Once again, I am totally recommending anyone interested to get invisalign. And as a side note, I am not being paid by the company or "sponsoring" them in any way (although I wouldn't mind if they're interested lol) so this is my total honest opinion. I used to be so embarrassed of my teeth and at the age of 21 I did not want metal braces. The whole goal was to draw unwanted attention away from myself, not make me stand out more! Invisalign has turned out to be the best decision ever! I gained so much confidence and my teeth look amazing, which has encouraged me to floss better which I can tell is strengthening my gums. My dentist will be so proud! (I go to a regular dentist and my invisalign provider is a different dentist/orthodontist) I'm one happy camper. Having the smile I've always wanted is something that means so much to me. I'm so excited to be getting closer to that glorious moment everyday!!

OHHH and one more thing I should mention. It seems during certain short periods of time when my teeth are moving, the position of them is REALLY weird. I have noticed a few times when I'm eating my bottom teeth will kind of grind into my attachments on the top teeth (which is the most bone chilling feeling ughh) or my teeth will just grind against each other. It's super disgusting feeling and really drives me nuts. But it's only for a day or two and then it has moved past. It's crazy how the tiniest millimeter can throw everything off balance.