My visit to the Orthodontist happened early, as the aligner I had been wearing for the last 8 weeks decided it had had enough of being pulled on and off over the buttons, it split to the middle. Consequently there was little pressure at all if any, being applied to my teeth. I made an appointment and the buttons were filed/sanded off. It was not too dramatic an event and its nice to run my tongue finally over smooth teeth. I am happy with the final result, he was going to even the edges of my teeth but didnt do this. Probably as it was an unscheduled visit.
I go back tomorrow to pick up the retainers so will ask about that then.
Hard to believe I have finally reached the end of the road.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
November 10th..
Finished Aligners-Orthodontist visit.
Disappointing day yesterday so I didn't write until I got over it. Special occasion coming up this weekend and had expected to go home at least minus my buttons and with the possibility of retainers. Perhaps a little optomistic of me but because prior to the refinements, I had been given the impression that this would be what happens. (he runs a busy practise so I guess his time is restricted and he rarely gives too much information unless you ask) When I saw him, he was extremely happy with the results ( positive note ) and wants to use my case to present on "malocclusion" .
The follow up ... is that he wants me to wear these aligners for one more more month at 22+ hours a day to let my teeth settle before moving to the last stage. Although I am initially disappointed "I do" want it all to have the best outcome possible.
I had my hopes up to be able to enjoy the wedding in QLD trip without the hassle of taking aligners in and out to eat etc etc.... and to be finally able to enjoy this new smile..... Oh well ..I am this close so what is one more month I suppose, so roll on Christmas perhaps then I will finally see the finish line in sight.
Disappointing day yesterday so I didn't write until I got over it. Special occasion coming up this weekend and had expected to go home at least minus my buttons and with the possibility of retainers. Perhaps a little optomistic of me but because prior to the refinements, I had been given the impression that this would be what happens. (he runs a busy practise so I guess his time is restricted and he rarely gives too much information unless you ask) When I saw him, he was extremely happy with the results ( positive note ) and wants to use my case to present on "malocclusion" .
The follow up ... is that he wants me to wear these aligners for one more more month at 22+ hours a day to let my teeth settle before moving to the last stage. Although I am initially disappointed "I do" want it all to have the best outcome possible.
I had my hopes up to be able to enjoy the wedding in QLD trip without the hassle of taking aligners in and out to eat etc etc.... and to be finally able to enjoy this new smile..... Oh well ..I am this close so what is one more month I suppose, so roll on Christmas perhaps then I will finally see the finish line in sight.
Friday, October 29, 2010
October 30th
Well here I am after a very, very, long break .. it's been hard to keep the interest level up at this stage, to write here all the time. I notice most other peoples blogs' are the same and when its getting to the end of their treatment, the commentary has dropped off.
On Thursday 4th November I will be finished the refinement aligners of Upper 1-16 and Lower 1-18. "The END is finally in sight." These were on top of the initial 1-31 top, 1-27 bottom aligners, that I had at the start of all this and the extras were because two of my teeth were not playing the game and straightening up. Now they have come around. With this I can see that others are slightly out of line as well, but heck, realistically this will be as far as I go, ' cos it's so near to perfect. I believe that we notice it more when its just slightly out because the others look so good!! I never wanted or expected to have perfect teeth. I just wanted them to be straighter teeth that didn't jutt out. The Invisalign has achieved that. I had read lots of information prior to this that Invisalign doesn't work well with overjets and teeth extractions. I personally have no complaints and feel that the aligners have done a great job for me and what they were intended to do, with relatively little discomfort physically. My personal appearance was not an issue because hardly anyone noticed them at all. I would go through it all again to get this result. I love my new smile and the confidence that it has given me. I no longer put my hand up to my face when I smile or talk. As well, I am no longer camera shy to have my photograph taken. I just wish I had been braver and done it when I was younger and also that my husband Bill, was still here to see the results. I think he would approve even though I know he loved me as I was.
I will be back at the end of treatment to update the final pathway of this journey with my maintenance.
On Thursday 4th November I will be finished the refinement aligners of Upper 1-16 and Lower 1-18. "The END is finally in sight." These were on top of the initial 1-31 top, 1-27 bottom aligners, that I had at the start of all this and the extras were because two of my teeth were not playing the game and straightening up. Now they have come around. With this I can see that others are slightly out of line as well, but heck, realistically this will be as far as I go, ' cos it's so near to perfect. I believe that we notice it more when its just slightly out because the others look so good!! I never wanted or expected to have perfect teeth. I just wanted them to be straighter teeth that didn't jutt out. The Invisalign has achieved that. I had read lots of information prior to this that Invisalign doesn't work well with overjets and teeth extractions. I personally have no complaints and feel that the aligners have done a great job for me and what they were intended to do, with relatively little discomfort physically. My personal appearance was not an issue because hardly anyone noticed them at all. I would go through it all again to get this result. I love my new smile and the confidence that it has given me. I no longer put my hand up to my face when I smile or talk. As well, I am no longer camera shy to have my photograph taken. I just wish I had been braver and done it when I was younger and also that my husband Bill, was still here to see the results. I think he would approve even though I know he loved me as I was.
I will be back at the end of treatment to update the final pathway of this journey with my maintenance.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
February 11th "10
I haven't updated for a long while .. things have moved a lot with my teeth and I have finished the upper 31 and lower 27. At the moment everything is on hold. I have had new impressions made top and bottom and will require some more trays to fix a just one tooth on the top and several on the bottom that just haven't lined up as they should have, but all in all, invisalign has done its job well. I was hoping to be all finished by now .. but for the amount of money paid I will finish it properly.
Its going to take two more weeks till I get the new trays so everything is at a standstill until then.
Getting very sick of the same trays in my mouth until that occurs and I am soaking them in the denture cleaning two to three times a day to make them fresh, doesn't seem to harm them at all.
Its going to take two more weeks till I get the new trays so everything is at a standstill until then.
Getting very sick of the same trays in my mouth until that occurs and I am soaking them in the denture cleaning two to three times a day to make them fresh, doesn't seem to harm them at all.
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