I got my first invisalign trays on Friday finally!
My first thoughts are that it's not too bad so far. There is a bit of pain when putting them in / taking them out. Also a slight bit of pain while eating. I have been waiting until I am absolutely starving until I eat just to not have to take them off... I am yet to see what it's like to be at work with these on, so that could be fairly trying. I am not looking forward to brushing my teeth at work, but I guess it will get less awkward
After four loooooong months it's finally time for my initial invisalign appointment!! I go in on Monday to get all the x-rays, moulds etc done and pay my deposit. I think the deposit is the thing I am most apprehensive of! After Monday there's no backing out, so it's really happening.
I'm not sure how long it's going to take to get my aligners but I'm considering having a pre-invisalign party where I can eat, drink and be merry for the last time without the need for worrying about
So I've decided to look around a bit to maybe get a second (or third) opinion on my invisalign treatment and cost. Only thing is that in the process I have become very confused as one dental practice sent me the following:
'I have had a chat to our Orthodontists and they all wanted to know if you have seen and Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for your TMJ problem? The reason we ask this is that sometimes TMJ pain is due to congenital or degenerative problems. Even if we did
So today I finally received my treatment plan!
Here's what I learned about my teeth:
- My front upper and lower teeth are crowded and overlapped
- My lower left canine tooth is protruded
- Due to a baby tooth I have collapsed teeth on the lower right side
- I have a lack of canine guidance meaning that my canines do not touch and therefore my jaw has nothing to guide it in the right directions
- I have an incorrect bite on the
Not sure if my family would agree with this statement, but I believe that I am not one to complain about something until it has become a big deal. Well, at least not to a medical professional anyway. This, I believe, has not worked in my favour when it comes to TMJ. I did not see a dentist about it until I reached the point where I could no longer chew any real food. I think it really hit home when I struggled to chew a banana - that sure made life tough, but it convinced me to finally go and see
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