Not sure I mentioned this in previous posts but the third night of wearing my first aligner, I drooled uncontrollably in my sleep. I was afraid that was going to happen every time I wore a new aligner. Luckily, it did not happen this time, which is great considering I was staying at a friends! Nothing else to report on this topic.
Flying back home was just like flying there, except is brushed my teeth in the airport as I was taking the redeye back to Boston. No need to eat on the plane.
Teaching has been interesting with them. I take them out for lunch and then brush my teeth before going back to class. Not too bad. I don't think anyone has noticed, except for those lucky few who get to see me take them out right in front of them. I gave them a heads up prior to that so they weren't completely disgusted. I told a coworker and she said that she couldn't even tell. Luckily, I think I got used to talking with them in. I just think there will be a day or so after putting new ones in that I will struggle a bit with talking. I'll just plan for partner work or tests on those days so I don't have to lead a whole class 😜
The only part I'm a little unsure of is telling my students. Half of my students I had last year and some have had braces out on over the summer. They're so proud they have braces and I keep myself from going "hey me too!" Not that I'm afraid of their reactions, I really could care less what 10-12 year olds think about a 25-year old getting invisible braces. I just don't have time in my classes to explain!
Well, this has been a quick update as my life is crazy busy between getting thrown back into teaching and this 3-month old adorable puppy, Copper, trying to play all the time with my 6-year-old lab, Trouble. For now, I'll leave you with a picture of my cute fuzzies🐶❤️
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