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So many of you have been asking for an update on my Motto Clear Alignment treatment. I have even received several messages from my sweet friends on social media telling me they can already see such a difference in my smile! I am so happy to give you an update that I just started my 10th tray and I am about halfway done! I don’t want to waste any time so you can see my progress in the photo above without the aligners in and below with them in.. Keep reading to find out what I think about the process so far. If this is your first time reading about my journey make sure to check out PART ONE here and PART TWO here.
I am thrilled with the results so far and already have so much more confidence in person and especially on camera. I no longer second guess the angle of photos or end up deleting videos all together because of the way my smile looks like I have in the past. I was a little worried about how my treatment would look since I am 40 years old with 3 teenagers myself but they are barely noticeable! The clear aligners were the perfect option for me because most people don’t even know I have them in unless I tell them. I do have to be really careful with my lipstick now, but no worries – my 13 year-old daughter makes sure to tell me if it’s on my aligners because that would be so embarrassing to her 😜
The aligner trays themselves have been super convenient. I try to wear them all the time unless I am eating or drinking something other than water. The only downside is I have had to curb my coffee obsession just a bit (which was probably needed😂). I do like that I can briefly take them out for a photo or when I need to speak very clearly for a video. There is some slight discomfort the first few days when I start a new tray but nothing that a few Tylenol can’t handle. I try to clean them morning and evening with a quick brush or rinse and make sure to brush my teeth after every meal before putting them back in. There have been a few times when that wasn’t possible due to eating on the run but then I just did a quick rinse with water and brushed as soon as I got home.
I have loved the convenience of being able to send in my scans at home using the Dental Monitoring App. I use the Cheek Retractor and the mirror and it’s been super simple. I will say seeing a close up of my nose and drooling with the retractor in the scan photos can be a bit awkward 😂. The dentist usually responds within a few hours with my report through the app letting me know how everything looks and if it’s time to move to the next tray. So far all of my reports have been great – GO ME!! I also like that you can go back through the previous scans so you can literally see your progress each week.
Overall I am very pleased with my progress and treatment. It has been so easy to fit in with my busy schedule. The aligners were the right choice for my lifestyle as a working mom of 3 teenagers! I am so thankful to not having to worry about fitting tons of appointments into our already packed calendars! If I have questions I can just send a message through the app and I always get a quick and complete answer right on my phone. I love the convenience of the Motto Aligners being able to do most things through my phone but also the reassurance that I can go into the local office if needed! It really has been the perfect fit for my hectic schedule.Â
It is also great to not have to worry about eating special foods or making adjustments about where we are going to eat. With 3 kids in sports, meals are often on the go and the removable aligners were the best option for me! We even recently went to the beach for Fall Break and I loved how convenient the trays were! I just carried my little case around to pop them out at restaurants and was able to enjoy all of my favorite foods (and a few treats like some Saltwater Taffy 😋). I even sent in my most recent scan from our hotel room!Â
I did go in for an appointment in office this week and both my dentist and Smile Advisor were pleased with my progress. I was given my second set of aligners 10 – 20 and will go back in December to hopefully start the final steps of this journey!Â
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 at 1-877-54-MOTTO! 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 JESSICA T!) 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 – 1/10/22.
I hope that you will stay tuned as I share my journey and experience. You can also learn more by following @MyMottoSmile on Facebook and Instagram.