Will I ever get used to this?

Just when I thought I was getting into a rhythm with my Invisalign trays, the Orthodontist sprung a new surprise on me!  Today I learned that I will get to wear rubber bands probably starting with my next appointment in April. So if the "tentacles" or attachments weren't enough to get used to, I will now have to learn to deal with rubber bands.  Rubber bands have not been my friend in the past. I immediately go back to Junior High where the boys thought it was fun to twist the rubber bands real tight and then let them go in my curly, frizzy hair.  Oh is was so much fun! I had to cut them out.  I hope this time I don't undergo another rubber band nightmare!

I also learned that I will get my teeth filed down a bit probably around tray 11 or 12.  I knew I would have to undergo that procedure, I just didn't know when.

So, now I'm armed with more knowledge and maybe, some trepidation.  All in all, it's going ok.  I'm getting used to taking off the trays to eat and then immediately brushing and flossing my teeth and cleaning the trays.  I see my regular dentist in April so I expect a clean bill of health there. I have never taken such good care of my teeth before!

I also learned today that my Orthodontist is starting the Invisalign procedure. I took some guilty pleasure in that.  I think they should experience what the patient goes through.  I joked with him that I hoped he would get a lot of trays and a lot of attachments!  Oh and maybe some rubber bands too!  But, seriously, his teeth aren't even that bad so he probably will only wear them for a short time. Still, it's good for them to gain some empathy!

Not much more to report so I will leave you with my latest picture and my reminder card. I thought it was cute. I especially like the bit about the smile being under construction.

Smile under construction!
Sylvia