Friday, January 18, 2013

Tray 16

It's been a while I know.. Sorry! Well here goes Tray 12 - 15 went smoothly. I am having alot of swelling along the gum line above the gap. This was to be expected since there was so much space to close. I decided that I was going to ask Dr. Zammitti about it at my next appointment, which was January 14th.

During my visit he expressed his pleasure in how my teeth were coming along & checked to see if the recommended IPR on my lower teeth would be necessary. He decided that it wasn't because I still had minor space. I asked about the swelling gum tissue and he stated that he can laser the area once I finish treatment. I'm completely game for that. I've put way to much money into having a "nice smile" to deal with swollen gum tissue. The goal of invisalign was for me to have the smile that I want and swollen gums are not in that equation.

I put on Tray 16 and all I can say is WOW what a difference between Tray 1 and now. It's an amazing feeling knowing that tray 19 is the LAST tray for my bottom teeth. Woo Hoo! There is another massive difference between tray 16 and 20. I'm almost at the end of this life long journey & I can't wait. I still stick by my previous statement which was purchasing invisalign was one of the best decisions that I've ever made.

                                                                      Tray 16

7 comments:

  1. Are you done with tray 19 yet? I'm on tray 18 now and it seems like you were a little ahead of me...

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  2. I'm so glad I found your blog! I have also spent several years considering Invisalign to close a gap between my two front teeth. I had the molds, x-rays, etc. done about a week and a half ago and the treatment plan is in now.

    The past couple of days I have been wondering if this is something I should really go through with but now after reading your blog I am excited about it! The dentist estimated about 8 months for me but i am hoping he was a couple of months off and I can qualify for Invisalign Express.

    Good luck with the rest of your treatment and I will continue to follow your progress.

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    1. Thank you! I've said it numerous times this is the best decision I've made for myself. I'm so pleased with how it's coming along. Good Luck with yours!

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    2. Good luck! I also say this is the best decision I've ever made! :)

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