11.27.08
Tray 21-22
I’ve found a new dentist that rocks! He was recommended to me by work colleagues who use him all the time (he gives out free wine as a thank you to recommendations!) a nice touch. It’s 2 minutes walk from my office. All of the staff are kind, professional and charming. I’ve just had a very intense 2 hour exam, x-rays, clean and advice on a flossing technique and a rather odd toothpick gum treatment (said to increase firmness in the gums)!? All on my new work health plan. So no need for them to contact my current Invisalign dentist.
Of course it will be kind of awkward explaining the shiny white teeth away on my next tray visit but if they are as sloppy as I believe they are, it’ll go by unnoticed.
I’m wearing my final bottom tray now with each new top tray, so the tray is not looking too great! More thorough cleaning of the actual tray is now definitely required (baking soda has minimal effect, I’ve found more vigorous brushing with my toothbrush is the only thing that actually works). My examination today did highlight that my gums need some more attention (especially the one’s at the back) due to the trays and the fact I have quite a few teeth in my mouth (including all of my wisdom teeth - which apparently is a bit odd these days!?). I’m glad to say though, no cavities! Yay. So I’m booked in for another clean before Christmas then I will have 4 monthly checks with my new dentist and before long I’ll be going to see him exclusively.
I’m looking forward to completing the Invisalign treatment for lots of reasons now, but mostly to avoid having to deal with people who I now view as totally incompetent. What started out as a kind of exciting new medical treatment has turned into a bit of hassle in more ways than one. It just makes me realise that my best advice to anyone thinking about this treatment is to do plenty of research and have maybe several treatments with your dentist of choice well in advance of signing up for a long term dental treatment.. If you know of people that have used the dentist and you trust their opinion, even better.
Now I have just a few more trays to go (just 9 left!). I can see an end in sight and I’m pleased mostly with the results of my Invisalign, I feel more confidant about my teeth (or I will when the attachments / buttons - come off!). It’s a shame I’ve had drama’s with my dentist but I should have researched more thoroughly before jumping in. I just need to make the best of the final stages of treatment and make sure they don’t mess up the final filing to even up my new aligned front teeth!