Toothpaste Even an amazing toothbrush doesn’t get you far without a good toothpaste! Toothpaste should be slightly abrasive and have some sort of restorative property (i.e., fluoride or xylitol). Here are my favorites. Crest Complete Whitening Expressions Extreme Herbal Mint
Aligner Tray Cleaning Let’s face it, mouths are gross – even when you aren’t eating or drinking, that means your trays can be gross too. Brushing your aligner trays with your toothbrush keeps them clean throughout the day. In addition, I like to perform a daily deep clean to keep them clear and fresh – … Read more
In early December, I had another round of IPR. I am amazed every week at the movement of my teeth! Above is the picture of tray 25 I shared on Instagram a few weeks ago – I start tray 25 next freaking week! Week after next I have my last IPR appointment – from there it’s just … Read more
I just entered week 16 of my Invisalign treatment. Two weeks ago, I visited my orthodontist to undergo IPR to create some additional room for movement. What is IPR? IPR stands for Interproximal Reduction. IPR is an orthodontic procedure wherein tooth enamel is reduced to facilitate treatment. Interproximal Reduction is a common orthodontic procedure that you … Read more
Last night, I switched to my tenth Invisalign tray! Since my last update, there hasn’t been much new or different to report. It’s amazing that I’m already at week 10 of Invisalign- it doesn’t feel like two and a half months have passed. Attachments at Week 10 of Invisalign As the orthodontist suggested, the roughness … Read more
August 22 marked the beginning of my fifth week with Invisalign braces. I’m fairly surprised time is moving so quickly! Overall, I think I have adapted to the routine well. I’ve been devout about the hygiene protocol it requires. That same day was also my appointment to get my Invisalign Attachments applied. Attachments are clear … Read more