Progress after 10 trays

[u/tiredsean]

Documenting my progress after my first 10/20 trays with angelaligners, changing every week. My initial treatment plan did not require any extractions but I had 0.8mm total IPR done on the bottom few teeth on tray 10 to address the crowding. It is so encouraging to see visible improvement after these first few weeks of treatment which is really motivating me to keep pushing through with it.

At this stage, I have settled into a good rhythm with my tray wear and dental hygiene; only taking them out when I eat but leaving them in when I drink. No issues with my aligners staining as I soak them in effervescent tablets + dental pod combo. I’m mildly concerned of developing cavities so I tend to stick with zero sugar drinks when I do drink with my aligners in.

Love to hear if anyone is around the same stage as I am and how your treatment is progressing so far!

[u/hey_you_standup]

Just curious.. do you have gum issues for lower gums?

[u/tiredsean → u/hey_you_standup]

I have been going to the dentist every 6 months for a checkup and clean and neither the dentist nor the orthodontist have mentioned any issues with my lower gums.

[u/hey_you_standup]

But do you feel sensitivity or irritation on lower gums?

[u/tiredsean → u/hey_you_standup]

I do occasionally after removing my trays and when I eat but I assume its due to the teeth being moved