Day One

Well, last night was the day I had finally been waiting for.  My invisalign liners were in, and it was time to get this process started. Naturally, all day long, I read horror stories about how awful it is, and that I can basically kiss my social life goodbye, and any romantic life (if I had one). The hour long drive to the Orthodontist had my stomach in knots.  This is something I have wanted for more than 5 years, and now that I can afford it, it was finally going to happen for me and I wasn’t even excited! What is wrong with me??

Anyway, as soon as I get there they take me in and get the process started.  I find out I need 9 attachments, which was a nightmare come true. Trying to remain positive, thankfully they weren’t put on any of my front teeth. My orthodontist told me I have 16 different liners for the bottom, and 14 for the top.  Wearing each set for a 2 week period, puts me at an 8 month long process, not bad right? Hopefully I will be finished in 8 months, but Dr. Dahar thinks it’s going to be slightly longer than that, like maybe 15 months.. ughhhh...  

When I first looked at myself in the mirror I wanted to scream. I felt like it looked like I had a mouth guard in, and I could definitely see it when I smiled and when I talked.  I actually talked to my self while looking in a mirror so I could see exactly what I looked like.. awkward.  To my surprise though, It didn’t affect my speech too bad,which was my biggest fear. I actually sounded normal, which was super exciting, considering I am an inside sales rep and I talk on the phone all day long.

That night when I got home, my amazing roommate tried and tried to convince me that she could barely tell it was in, buttt I think she was just trying to make me feel better…

Eating that night was a rough, I probably should have eaten dinner before I went to my appointment.  I took my liners out, and attempted to eat.  I felt like I was going to bite the attachments off so I just stopped eating all together, put my liners back in, popped some advil and went to sleep.  I slept fine, and I wasn’t in too much pain which was good.  The next morning taking the liners out to brush my teeth was painful, it kind of felt like I was ripping out my own teeth, and brushing them was rough.  They felt really sensitive.

At work this morning, no one noticed until I told them and everyone is shocked at how well I am speaking.  I know it’s going to be a long process, and I am going to be completely thrilled with the outcome, but I just can’t wait to get used to this, and for it to get better!