Tray 2

I successfully completed two weeks of my Invisalign treatment on 4/25/13. It has been a bit of a challenge getting used to a new oral hygiene routine. Dining out has become a bit more complicated, I went out to dinner with some friends and could only have alcohol with my meal, what a bummer! I called it quits after that since I had to brush and floss to get the aligners back in. I have been very compliant with the suggested 22hr wear time, but at times it feels like a sacrifice. I find myself brushing and flossing in my car when restrooms aren't an option. Which reminds me a small bottled water would make a good addition to the travel kit post I have. I need to remember to add that. I did have a lisp when I started tray 1, which has gone away. I work at a call center so I pretty much talk for a living. I got a lot of practice in and the lisp was only around for about 2 days. The tissue on the floor of my mouth does get sore from time to time. The edges of my trays rub against the soft tissue irritating it. I noticed it more on the first days of tray 1 and its back now that I started tray 2. I remember reading other invisalign blogs suggesting to carry water and lip balm... BOY !! Did they get that right. I definitely drink more water now than I did before. All the talking at work dries out my mouth and I also notice that I'm constantly re-applying lip balm.

The invisalign trays in my opinion are not noticeable at all, in fact my family even forgets that I'm wearing them. I don't think anyone at work noticed until I informed them. I still smile without any hesitation, and believe it or not I forget that I'm wearing them most of the time. The treatment has been great so far with minimal discomfort but I can honestly say NO PAIN.... so far. I'm waiting for it. The attachments don't bother me at all anymore, although they do make the aligners more visible.

I switched trays on Thursday(4/25) before bed, this was highly recommended by many Invisalign bloggers because as I mentioned before the first few days of any new tray are the worst. The trays felt very tight, and made my teeth ache but I fell asleep without any problem and in the morning the trays felt just fine.  I didn't have any trouble taking them off or putting them back in. I am currently on Tray 2 Day 5. The questions I get asked more about invisalign are "do you have to wear them even when you sleep?" Which is funny because this is always asked after I inform them that I must wear them 22hrs in a day lol. I also get asked "Can you eat with the aligners on?" I don't mind the question at all, my family and friends are just curious about the treatment. This is definitely a big adjustment to anyone's lifestyle but it'll be well worth it in my opinion.

Picture time....

Taken on 4/25 after completing 2wks with Tray 1

 

Thanks for reading :)