Invisalign!

Today was the day. I just returned from the orthodontist with my new Invisalign trays. After a quick REALLY unhealthy lunch (I can't eat until dinner--no snacks, so I wanted to be really bad), I brushed and flossed, and they're in.

Putting them in is a breeze, but taking them out is a nightmare. I did manage to take them out at the orthodontist office, but in the process I broke off one of the little button things on one of my back teeth. The tray is still fitting well, so the ortho said not to worry.

I look like I've been in a fight. My mouth is red and my cheeks swollen from all of the manipulation, but I'm really excited. These lower teeth have been bothering me for over 20 years, and it was time to DO something about them. This way, I can still floss easily, and within six to seven months, I'll be done. No snacking between meals, though, which is freaking me out, since I need them to be in 21 hours a day at least. But I'll get over it.

And the lisp isn't so bad right now. We'll see if I adjust. One thing I know will happen is even more vigilant brushing and flossing on my part. These trays cover the entire tooth, so anything that gets trapped there will be a most uncomfortable and unhealthy state of affairs. And maybe I can break my habit of biting my lips, since I don't have biting edges to my teeth anymore.

Now to distract myself, I need to get back to work!