I'm STILL wearing Invisalign. Ugh. Before we left San Diego, I was given 6 more (out of 12) aligners for my bottom teeth. I now have a little gap at the base of my front two bottom teeth... ugly. It makes me look like I have something black between my teeth!! I'm hoping once everything is lined up, that little space will go away.
I'm currently wearing #6 of that set and waiting on the next 6 from San Diego. I can't really see a difference, there has been absolutely zero pain, but I can feel one tooth touching my top chops so something must be moving in there. I guess I should mention I don't have any attachments on at this point and my new aligners are fitting nice and tight each week. I was told the reason my bottom teeth are becoming so difficult to align is because the movements are so fine, it's hard for the Invisalign to read them for the molds. The teeth aren't terribly crooked at this point, but after all this time, perfection is a must! ;)
I wear a top metal retainer at night. It's amazing how snug it fits each time I put it in. The only thing I don't like about it is that it makes a white line going across my front teeth where the metal is. Wtheck? I don't do my whitening in the evening to ensure no gel is left on my teeth so I don't know.
That's all I know! I hope everyone has had a great holiday season. I wish I could say I was done with this whole Invisalign ordeal by the end of 2010, but nope. I'd still do it all over again though - the blessing of having my top teeth straight is worth the price.
The first is Christmas 2010, the second was Christmas 2009:
I just want to squeeze that puppy! Lol :) But back to your choppers--they are dramatically better! The whitening has done wonders! What kind of gel do you use? We need it!
ReplyDeletehaha Yeah, she's a cutie! The whitening is Venus Pro Gel, www.myvenussmile.com If you ever start using it, make sure you don't put too much in your whitening tray... although I guess that goes for any gel... I was trying to get rid of that white line one day... used way too much gel... burned my flippin (or should I say flappin? haha) gums!! Pain!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference! Your teeth look great, Sis! Straighter, more in line, and whiter.. definitely has been worthwhile! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stace! I know I've said it before, but it's a dream come true. 2010: The Year of Change
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ReplyDeleteI'm not fluent in english because I'm french.
But, I try to understand your blog !
Your smile is really beautiful, I can say it's perfect !
Your teeth look great, so white !!! It's incredible !!! It's fantastic !!! Like a hollywood star's smile !!!
But, how are your back teeth ?
Are they healthy ?
Do you have filling teeth ?
Thanks for your answer !
Hey Anonymous! haha Most of my teeth are healthy, but I do have one filling in the very back. I had a "small cavity" according to my dentist, which came as no surprise since I went most of my life without professional dental care and I'm a Dr Pepper addict. I think it would have happened anyway but the Invisalign may have sped up the process.
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