Time has been flying as I am now in my 13th week of clear brace treatment with Thorpe Lea Dental Staines, Egham.Now on Invisalign tray 8, I enjoy the feeling of the new set of aligners each fortnight as the tightness in the first few days tells me it’s doing it’s job.I am in a good routine when it comes to brushing/flossing etc. I always have a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss on me (and I keep a spare in my car and at work in case I ever forget to bring it).Frequency of brushing my teeth has become a concern when discussing my oral hygiene routine with my dentist Colin Houston. As you have to brush after every meal or drink (other than water) I was worried about over-brushing, so I have started using mouthwash when I do remove my trays for a drink.Before changing to tray 7, I had my second ‘Spacing procedure’.The spacing was 0.3mm- 0.5mm which doesn’t sound a lot but to me it feels a lot! But it has a huge effect of the teeth movements and assisting with creating the space for this. The downside to this is there are areas for food to get caught in, so I have to allow extra time for flossing and brushing.I kept these trays in for 2 weeks rather than 10 days to allow more time to close these gaps. The trays were extremely tight when I initially put them in but they were much easier to remove after a few days.Comparison shots from pre-Invisalign to now showing the spacing:
Everything with my Invisalign clear brace treatment so far has been pain-free, convenient yet effective and fast. When I speak to new people about adult braces, they are always shocked when they realise that I am wearing Invisalign trays. Using it now is just like second nature, I don’t worry about it, and I forget it’s there most of the time.For more information on Invisalign, removable braces and clear braces with Thorpe Lea Dental Staines, Egham, contact us on 01784 454 899.Thorpe Lea Dental is the leading choice for families and business people in Staines, Egham, Virginia Water, Sunbury, Middlesex and Surrey. We believe in affordable dentistry and we listen carefully to our patients’ wishes, working together to enhance their smiles and to keep their teeth strong and healthy for life.
