Post-Appt Update

So, as I said before, or at least I think I did, I missed my appointment on the 1st so I went to a last minute appointment on Wednesday to make up for it. Dr V gave me the rest of my little Invisalign packages! Score! I now hold in my hands the last 5 of the original treatment plan!

However, when I was in the shower the other day, where I do my best thinking, I realized that Dr V forgot that I still had a package left at home and dated the ones she was giving me as if they were the next in line... Thus, #14 and #15 are only 5 days apart. Uh oh. I called her today and she said it shouldn't be a big deal. Leave it as is since I'm at the end of treatment. I shouldn't have any problems... I should also mention #'s 16, 17, & 18 are only 9 or 10 days apart.

She did a little filing between my top teeth, but not much. My left front tooth was fairly sensitive so she didn't play with it too much. The attachment on my right fang (sorry, no technical terms here) wasn't matching up with my aligner again so it was replaced and made quite a bit more noticeable on the bottom of my tooth.

My next appointment is April 15th @ 9am (just in case I forget), when we'll take new impressions right before I switch to #18's on the 19th. Dr V said she'll likely order a couple refinements and something equivalent to a "C Chain" in regular orthodontics to pull my teeth into my head and close any remaining gaps. I'll keep on #18's for probably 3 weeks while waiting for the new stuff to come in.

Now that I'm almost finished, I'd have to say I've been pretty pleased with the whole Invisalign process. It's a bit pricey, but boy it's FAST! Having my teeth straight will seriously be a dream come true!