Many teens have memories of braces, retainers, brackets, and more. I do not have memories of my own as I did not have braces when I was growing up, I have never even been to see an orthodontist. This was something I was grateful for growing up and have found it to be something that currently surprises most people I tell.Over the last couple years, my teeth have started to shift a bit. About six months ago, my dentist mentioned to me that if I wanted to consider some orthodontics work such as Invisalign, this might be a good time to do it as it would be a lighter case and wouldn't take as much time as a "normal" case. I recently decided to go ahead with it and will be starting Invisalign tomorrow.
To prepare, I have been doing some research. Here are a few tips I have compiled so far, anyone else have ideas?
- Switch to a new aligner before bedtime -- to sleep through some of the initial discomfort while sleeping
- Travel with a travel toothbrush, floss and mouthwash (for after every meal)
- While wearing, only drink water or clear sparkling water without sugar (La Croix is approved - yay!)
I'm a bit nervous but am looking forward to the results. I am hoping fourteen weeks from now I'll have a straighter smile!
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