Lazy & Unsure

Yes, I have gotten extremely lazy...when it comes to my retainers. 75% of the time I don't chew gum and I haven't been brushing after meals. I rarely floss. I have actually only been brushing in the morning. I wake up, throw my retainers in a clear mouthwash rinse (at least I do that) and then brush my teeth and retainers. I brush them pretty good. My sonicare toothbrush runs for 2 minutes and it usually stops before I'm done, so I know I'm doing it long enough. I just really need to get the energy to brush before bed. I've gotten myself in the habit of washing my face nightly. I know I could get in the routine of brushing, too. I just have to try. Flossing, there is no excuse for. It is so easy with my flossers. I also have been drinking with my retainers in. I know that's a big no no, especially the red gatorade I sipped last weekend. It's not good cause it can stain as well as get in your retainers and wear at your teeth. I am going to really focus on bettering all these things. It will be easier when I don't have retainers anymore, but it's best to start those habits now.

I still feel weary that my teeth won't be perfect in the time frame they've alloted. And I'm pretty sure after the last tray which I'll wear for a month, they'll be taking off my attachments. Which I'm not sure how that will go. Hopefully it doesn't hurt. I think getting them on was alright, but if I remember correctly, it was a bit uncomfortable. Anyway, if the attachments come off, I would think that's final that I will have no new retainers. I have been really looking at my mouth and will definitely make sure things are good before my attachments come off. I hope they will talk with me more, even if I have to prompt them for answers. I still never know what happened with the tooth filing which was supposed to happen around tray 17.

As far as pain, I've been in this set for a week and there is no pain. I have one set after this until I go in for my supposedly final set. So I'm really not expecting much more pain, but you never know. Maybe the last one will be drastic. I can't imagine that, though. From what I understand, every week is a very small change because your gums can't handle huge changes suddenly. I guess we shall see. Trying to remain hopeful, despite my cynical nature.