I got "a" story from the doctor about why the aligners were so delayed. I'm not sure if I believe him entirely. The story is that the aligners are created out of the country in Mexico then driven across the border and mailed from El Paso. My aligners, and another patient's, were held at the border for some time under suspicion of drug trafficking. I suppose that story is plausible. But really? Patients spend, I'd guess, an average of $4,000.00 why can't they afford American labor. Get off the Soap Box Sonnett.
With that said, here we go. I have pressure in my mouth as expected. The aligners are tight, when removed for lunch, my teeth did feel a bit more sensitive than the initial attachment. I'm told that by Friday the pressure will subside. I'll keep you posted.
My doctor is going to put small attachments on my teeth, they are about the size of a very short gained rice. That will happen next week for a better fit of the aligners.
I have a little kit for the aligners when eating, so I don't toss them out with a napkin. And really appreciate it too. While, I've never really been that careless, it could happen in a rushed situation.
"Blue is new, Red is dead" The Blue for the current and the Red for the previous, aligner. Well I won't have a used one for another two weeks. I'll have 27 aligners and I guess a little over 12 months for the desired outcome.
On another note. I'm down 3 more pounds from last week. I've not felt great this week so I haven't been working out as much as last week. But I'll be pushing.
Keep pushing Sonnett! That's a crazy story about your aligners...I'm very interested in getting them. I had braces in high school, but lost my retainers and didn't wear them properly and my teeth have shifted back...I guess I'll have to wait til I get a job though at $4K. I'm so proud of you!
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