Setback

I had an appointment on Thursday, February 6th. It was supposed to be my final appointment, Dr. Sharma just wanted to check and make sure my retainers were doing their job and keeping all my teeth in line. But he told me that two of my front teeth were shifting back into their old spots. Very minor movement, but enough to warrant some action. He has ordered me a new set of trays (they will be the same as my final set of Invisalign trays so I didn't need new molds). I am currently just wearing my retainers at night as they are too big and bulky to wear during the day (and I'd rather not spit all over my coworkers..) while I wait for my new trays to come in. I am a little disappointed at this setback but I am also glad we are doing something about it right now before my teeth get 'worse'. Personally, I can't even see the movement, but I trust Dr. Sharma! My new trays should arrive in the next few days and I will go back to see Dr. Sharma and make sure they fit properly. I will keep you posted!

After

I had my appointment on November 27th to file down my front tooth and add filler to the chip. They look fantastic. I received my retainers and I have been wearing them for almost two months now. They are very comfortable to sleep in but I can't wear them other than at night because they are so thick (they tend to make me spit or drool, yuck!). My teeth had shifted slightly in the first few weeks so I have another appointment on January 28th to make sure they have been pushed back into place (which I think they have). I believe this will be my final appointment for my Invisalign treatment, I am very excited for that, only one year and 8 months to have perfect teeth! I have noticed I don't grind my teeth as much anymore but that may be due to the retainers acting as a barrier for my clenched jaw. I can't resist taking selfies nowadays!

My fiancee and I finally had some engagement pictures done, because I feel so much more confident when I smile. I even had someone compliment me on my straight teeth the other day!! That was definitely a first!