I have three more aligners to complete my treatment. However, I've already been told that after that they'll do a re-scan and send to Inivisalign to start a new series to correct some uncooperative teeth. The same tooth that has always given me trouble is way off course, as is one of my front upper teeth. The attachment came off that one, and the orthodontist decided to not bother to replace it since we'll be re-booting my treatment plan anyway. I have no idea how much longer this will mean the process will take, but I wouldn't think it would be too much. Anyway, I'm just glad they're adamant about making sure that the end result is one that I'll be happy with.
This is a good time to discuss how my habits have changed over time. I'm no longer quite as worried about adhering to a strict 22 hours per day policy. Usually, I have them out for at least two hours just in the morning while I have breakfast and sip a couple cups of coffee. Some days I forget to use the Acceledent. When I go to a restaurant, rather than brushing and all that, I usually just kind of rinse with water and pop them back in after eating and then brush when I get to a more convenient location. In short, I've gotten used to the whole thing and don't freak out over details quite so much anymore. I'm really comfortable with them now. But I still can't wait until it's over.
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