Getting use to invisalign is :-/ I think I've gotten use to the invisaligns in my mouth quite well, especially since I've discovered dental wax. I don't know how long I will be using dental wax though. I think I will only use it at night when I'm sleeping. I think that's when my tongue presses on the sharp edges of my lower aligners the most. I'll try that tomorrow.
What I hate most about using invisalign is the constant need to take them off, rinse my mouth, brush my teeth, put them back on, routine before and after I eat. It's getting annoying especially since I'm still at school. At least I'll have my own office when I start work this September. That way I wont' have to carry around a toothbrush, floss, mouthwash and other accessories in my bag all day long. Instead, I can just leave it in my office.
I went out to dinner and drinking with my friends this past weekend. It was annoying taking off my aligners before dinner and then struggling to put them back afterwards--especially since I had a few glasses of Syrah. I went out drinking afterwards and just kept my aligners on. I wasn't in the mood to take them off and put them back on just so I can drink with my friends. We didn't stay out long. I brushed my teeth and did my whole routine as soon I got home.
In case anyone is reading this and is thinking about invisalign -- don't get me wrong, invisalign is great so far. No one can see it and it's not very painful at all (except when my tongue became sore). Other than that, I haven't had any painful experience. However, getting invisalign is definitely a LIFESTYLE CHANGE! I use to snack all day long and eat small meals during meal time. Now, I cna't snack at all. So, I'm always STARVING come meal time. I guess I can take my invisaligns off and eat a snack, but it's not worth it. I odn't want to go through the hassle of doing my whole invisalign routine just so I can have a banana.
I'm starting to think whether I should have gotten linguals instead, but just the thought of what those would have done to my tongue makes me think I made the right decision. Though, not having to deal with taking aligners in and out all the time, sounds nice too. Oh well, I guess all types of braces have their pros and cons.
One more thing, no one seems to notice I have my aligners on.
No one has looked at me strange or stared at my teeth -- I guess that's the point, but I wanted at least a few people to notice. Oh well.
PS
I'm still getting use to brushing my teeth in public. I know it's not a big deal, but it's still something I need to get use to. Again, it's a lifestyle change.
