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I know many of you have been following along with my Motto Clear Aligners journey and I am so happy to report that I’m crossing the finish line! I am on my final tray and have an appointment in office with Dr. Caldwell next week to make sure everything looks good and then I’ll get my retainer. I have dreamed of fixing my teeth for most of my adult life and I am so unbelievably happy that it’s finally a reality. It feels so nice to finally do something for myself even at 40 years old!
The entire process has honestly been so easy and stress free (and with 3 teens at home I definitely don’t need any added stress 🤣). My daily schedule is full of ball games, work and school activities so I don’t have a lot of extra time. Thankfully I have only had to visit the local office a handful of times, but they were always so friendly, and Dr. Caldwell made me feel confident that everything was going as planned. I loved the convenience of scanning at home using my phone. I always heard back from the dentist in my app within a few hours letting me know it was time to move to the next tray. There were a few times I was advised to stay on my current tray a bit longer which extended my treatment a little but made me feel assured that we were on the right track.
I did a lot of research when looking at straightening my teeth. I’ve actually been looking at options for years. I am very pleased I decided on the Motto Clear Aligners. They have fit my lifestyle perfectly. I loved being able to remove them easily and do most things from home but also had the reassurance of a local dentist I could see if needed. I even went on a cruise over Christmas and enjoyed ALL of the food (probably too much 😂). It was so nice to take silly selfies with my friend and even the professional photos they offer without worrying about angles or deciding not purchase because of my teeth! It was all so easy, I really can’t believe how much my teeth have moved. I don’t want to sound too dramatic but sometimes I am so happy when I am brushing and look in the mirror or see my current smile in photos I could cry!
In my first blog post letting you all know I had decided on this treatment, I said I had so much to smile about in life and hated that I was so insecure about actually showing it. My oldest son is a senior this year which comes with a lot of photo opps, and I am so happy I can now join in some of them with a smile I deserve! I really can’t think of anything negative to say about this whole process. The biggest “inconvenience” was making sure that food didn’t get caught in buttons and checking that I didn’t have lipstick on my aligners. My teeth are obviously straighter but the biggest change I have noticed is my confidence! I no longer worry about the angles I am photographed from or turn down work because I am worried I will be made fun of for my smile. This has been life changing for me when it comes to how I feel about my appearance. I even take more time with my makeup and hair because I am no longer worried about drawing attention to my face. I am thankful I made the decision to do something for myself.
If someone were thinking about straightening their teeth, I would absolutely recommend they check out Motto. I’ve already had a few friends that were impressed with my results so far and have started their own journey. It was the perfect option for me as a busy, working mom and delivered amazing results! Almost everything was done from an app on my phone in as little as 5 minutes a week. The 4 office visits were quick and easy with a friendly and knowledgeable clinical Aspen Dental team. My total treatment time was around 8 months, and, in that time, there was almost zero disruption to my daily life. Most of the time I forgot I had the aligners in, but I loved that I could pop them out quickly if needed.
I really feel that making the decision to straighten my teeth with Motto aligners has boosted my overall confidence 100%! I am so thankful to finally have a smile that matches the way I feel on the inside at this stage in my life, proud and happy! All 3 of my kids are teenagers now and I would be lying if I said that it’s not emotionally draining some days but I feel so lucky to watch them grow into their own people. I know there will be lots of smiles (and tears) over the next 10 years as I watch them cross some exciting milestones and now I have no reason to hide mine!
If you want to explore Motto Clear Aligners for yourself and live within the Knoxville, TN and St. Louis, MO areas, you can call your local Aspen Dental office! Get $149 off when you mention me to your Aspen Dental office or Smile Advisor (be sure to mention my first name and last initial!) when you sign up to start treatment with the Motto Complete package. Click to schedule and for additional details. Applicable to the Motto Complete Package between 6/20 – 3/1/22.
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