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I'm currently at the end of my tray 3 time. No real issues except my attachments unbonding from my teeth two weeks ago. I had to schedule another appointment to get those reattached.

Smooth sailing so far, and I'm scheduled to pickup tray 4 & 5 tomorrow. Hopefully no more attachments will be needed. I do feel the space between my bottom right impacted wisdom tooth and back molar is getting smaller. There was previously a small space where food would get trapped, and I could ...

Just got 4 attachments last night. The dental assistant had to reattach two while I was there b/c they popped off as I was test fitting my trays. I have one on each canine. I'm guessing I'll get more attachments at a later date.

Still on tray one and due back in two weeks to get tray two. The aligners are way tighter now, and I have to use the "Outie" that I bought.

I think my teeth have finally move properly with the first tray. My bite finally matches down, which it didn't previously when I first got the initial tray. They trays are a lot easier to pop out also. I get attachments put on next week, and I will continue with tray 1 for another two weeks after that.

Received my 1-year supply of Retainer Brite and tried one tablet out last night. Left them soaking for about 30 minutes. They really didn't dislodge any scum from the trays, but after brushing lightly the scum came off. They were minty fresh and I feel safer knowing that they're disinfected even if it doesn't fully dissolve the scum.

Also got my chewies last night. I think using the chewies pushed the edges of my try into my gums and irritated them. I woke up this morning and ...

Ended up ordering a year supply of retainer brite along w/ some chewies.

Until the chewies arrived I fabbed up a homemade one out of a paper napkin rolled tight. It really keeps the trays snug against my teeth, so they are way less noticeable in my mouth.

So it's been a couple days, and I'm slowly getting used to the trays in my mouth. I still have a slight lisp, but the massive saliva has decreased. I'm brushing after each meal and flossing about twice a day. Trays are a little easier to take out now.

Also ordered an "Outie" from Amazon and might get some retainer brite.

6/22/09: Initial consultation for orthodontic treatment. Consisted of oral exam and explanation of possible treatment options.

7/6/09: Regular dentist appointment to replace amalgam filling w/ composite filling.

7/9/09: Regular impressions taken. Orthodontist wanted to get molds made to evaluate my case to see what the best options would be.

7/16/09: Follow up with treatment options and pricing. Ortho initially suggested traditional braces b/c of ...