Invisalign is not for the faint of heart. It will challenge your commitment, stamina, and self-confidence. It takes what feels like a bazillion years to complete. It has a million annoying components . . . and yet, it does offer one huge payoff: perfectly straight teeth. Those with Invisalign will agree that these 15 problems come up on the regular during your treatment. And you know what makes suffering through something a tad bit better? Knowing you're not alone.
There's no doubt in your mind that they basically look like it, too.
Are they braces? Are they clear braces? Are your teeth just shaped like that? None of the questions people ask are "Do you have Invisalign?"
Going to the bathroom is such a pain . . . so you hope no one is paying attention when you "click out" in public.
Soaking the trays in a vinegar-water solution as your orthodontist instructed so isn't cutting it.
Seriously, why does the toothpaste always end up all over your face and clothes?
Your desk drawers have become stocked with travel-size toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes, because you can't seem to remember to pack them before you head out the door.
But you have no friggin' clue where your retainer case is and, yep, you've been wearing 25 for the last two days even though you're supposed to be on 26. Where the hell is 26?? Ugh.
You've resigned yourself to believe you'll have Invisalign for the rest of your life.
You swear the tops of the trays are sharp enough to cut whoever it is you're kissing.
Especially your jealousy of everyone else . . . for wearing their retainers and maintaining their perfect teeth for so many years after braces.
It is straight-up unrealistic and impossible. Each check-up, you go in completely afraid your orthodontist will call you out for not wearing your trays the full 22 hours. But the thought of another week of Invisalign tacked onto your plan, and you may lose your mind.
Your attempt to go for a sexy, coquettish closed-mouth smile hasn't really worked out.
And the day your attachments come off will feel like your freedom has been restored.