Flapping in the Breeze

Dental Part 10

Two weeks after Wilcko surgery, I went back to the orthodontist to switch to the third set of trays.  I entered the office repeating 50 times, no loud outbursts, no loud outbursts. We changed the trays with some difficulty but without incident and was provided trays for the next 10 days. I felt like a reluctant bird being pushed out of the nest. My first solo tray change came two days later and yes my finger slipped again into my gum, yes there was inappropriate language as if that would help get the trays in. Then deep breaths and the aahaa moment when I understood the purpose of the “chewy”, a small cylindrical rubberish thing one bites to ensure the trays are seated fully. Add this to the invisalign survival kit.

Fast forward to 4 weeks after surgery and the world has brightened considerably. Transitions have improved and will continue to do so as the teeth become less jumbled. Teeth are moving at warp speed and the last stitches came out today.  Fair warning, a few weeks after Wilcko surgery some of the teeth feel like they are flapping in the breeze. Teeth are not actually as loose as they seem but the support of the trays is much appreciated. I laugh when considering the extensive debate regarding daily tray time. Don’t waste a minute on this since the very last thing you will want to do is remove the trays. And, at least for now, eating without the trays is unthinkable. I guess that steak will have to wait. But as inducement, the longer the delay, the better the wine.  It will be worth the wait.  

So tomorrow is a big day. Taking this show on the road. Are you ready Italy???

PS.  Talk to your doc about when to use the chewy. If the tray is not aligned correctly it could cause problems to use the chewy to help install the tray. Also my sister took the photo of the baby bird. Excellent photographer.