Sixth Aligner

Well – finally on number 6, with less than 10 aligners to go on both the top and bottom! I was a little dismayed seeing the dentist yesterday, as she told me the retainer time is 3 months, and I only thought two. Of course, it’s a nighttime retainer forever, but I was thinking the full-time bit was a little less. I mean, really, that’s half the time of the overall program! And I am anxious to not have to wear them and deal with the constant brushing and flossing! I am really hoping that refinements aren’t needed. I guess no one knows. I also did not know that over-correction sometimes happens, which my dentist also informed me about. She said if I had a couple aligners to go, but I felt as though my teeth looked perfect, I should consult her, as I may not have to continue to the end. That would be so great!
Today at lunch, I felt one of my front teeth move when I bit into my taco. That was a bit strange, and not in a good way. I guess they are in a fragile state with the movement.
Also today, a co-worker that I don’t see that often said, “WOW! Your teeth look great!” I’m really happy that others are starting to notice.
I finally thought today that if my teeth looked like they do right now, I would not have been motivated to get Invisalign and would have been mostly satisfied with them. I mean, they are far from perfect, they are just at the point where I am no longer embarrassed by my smile. I can’t believe I am almost at the halfway point!