Aligner 11 is in

We're now on to Aligner 11/14 on my invisalign teeth journey. 

When I put the new aligners in yesterday, they snapped into position. I think there's alot of moving to be done with this set of invisalign aligners. 

If you're thinking of getting invisalign teeth clear braces, you need to remember that they have to be in for a MINIMUM of 22 hours a day. That means taking them out for meals and all drinks except for water. 

When you put in a new set of aligners they are clear and very clean, over the two weeks that the invisalign are in, you notice discolouration - but by the time it gets too bad, it's time to change them anyway. 

You can buy fluids to clean them with from invisalign, but I use toothpaste and my electric brush and that seems fine. 

So here's the latest picture Week 20:

I hate taking photos of my invisalign teeth looking this discoloured. But as I said last week, there's no point wasting money on the Hygienist and whitening now, when I've got about 8 weeks to go. 


Since last weeks photo you can see more straightening of the bottom middle teeth. I think Aligner 11 is going to completely straighten them. Watch for more updates in two weeks. 


Also, in the upper jaw, on the left, 2nd tooth is rotating round a bit more. I think this is the one that may need some extra help towards the end of the treatment but it is slowly coming into line. 


Key Dates coming up. 


Invisalign teeth Aligner 12 goes in on the 30th June 2012... 


Invisalign teeth Aligner 13 goes in on the 14th July... 


Invisalign attachments removed from teeth on 21st July 2012. 


And Invisalign teeth Aligner 14 goes in on the 28th July. 


Official finish date before refinements: Saturday 11th August... 8 weeks and counting! I'm going to book a hair appointment too for the big reveal of my invisalign teeth! :-)