I’m 6 months into a 2 year treatment plan of Invisalign. I miss snacking so much. I have a TON of attachments, so taking mine out more than 3 times a day is a big N O for me. Too painful. I’ve definitely learned to have my snacks during meals if I want them. But fairs, festivals and potlucks are so hard. 😢
Oh no, I’m the outlier! I have brushed my teeth 28 times on a couple of days! I’m a grazer and I can’t adjust. The Movements help, but I work from home & between stress of a remodel & getting snacks for workers…I’m either going to wear off my enamel or have a million cavities-probability both!!
Soo frustrating - I legitimately think I’ve lost weight b/c the thought of brushing and flossing _again_ is just too much so I just say no and be sad. My meals are shrinking too b/c it takes too long to eat 😭
I went through the same thing! Now I’m not as hungry because I found a solution, eat as much as I possibly can during meal times. That way I take them out less frequently and don’t feel hungry between meals 😉
Yessss! OMG! I totally understand it’s been about a month now and I call it my Invisalign diet also. Because I DO NOT EAT ANYTHING after eating breakfast or dinner. It’s a process to take them out brush, floss, then clean your aligners all over again just for a quick snack 😂! I try to eat a snack after my dinner like a cookie. Then that way I know I’m done for the night once I do the cleaning routine and put them back on.
Tks for sharing. I feel so miserable with this treatment cos I eat less often and I am losing weight. It’s so hard to gain even 1 kilo with only 2 or 3 meals daily😢. I am a slow eater and it’s not easy to finish bigger meal in such a short time. It’s so hard to bite or chew my food properly. Hope it would not effect my health in the long run.
It's definitely a hassle but at least I mind much more what I eat if can do so only twice or thrice a day :) But I look really sadly at all the ice screams around :P And now, I'm in a phase of my life when I don't drink alcohol much, so I just felt I was ready for the treatment. Can't imagine having aligners ten years ago, though!
Hi, I'm a teacher from Turkey who has just started their treatment. I'm currently 2/54 and I already lost about 2 kilograms. I am trying to drink more water but the elastics hurt me and my biggest concern is the elastics as I cannot put them on easily (class 2 patient). Right now I can find the time to clean things up because it's school break but I don't know how it will go when I start teaching. The constant feeling of hunger is getting to me.
I definitely miss my snacks but I have to remind myself that my wallet is happy and that I’m not eating crap for the sake of eating crap before the Invisalign
I started to drink a lot more water since I got my aligners, and I must say it helps a lot!
That’s definitely a plus.
I’m 6 months into a 2 year treatment plan of Invisalign. I miss snacking so much. I have a TON of attachments, so taking mine out more than 3 times a day is a big N O for me. Too painful. I’ve definitely learned to have my snacks during meals if I want them. But fairs, festivals and potlucks are so hard. 😢
Snacks during meal time is a good idea.
Oh no, I’m the outlier! I have brushed my teeth 28 times on a couple of days! I’m a grazer and I can’t adjust. The Movements help, but I work from home & between stress of a remodel & getting snacks for workers…I’m either going to wear off my enamel or have a million cavities-probability both!!
Ive had these in for two days. Im struggling. My stomach is growling. I trust in Gods plan that i will get used to this for next 62 weeks.
I’m experiencing the same issue. I can’t wait to be finished with treatment. Invisalign is annoying!
Great time for intermittent fasting!
Very true! Thanks for sharing.
Yes!! 22 hours of fasting over here lol
All the time! Especially now during the summer.
Soo frustrating - I legitimately think I’ve lost weight b/c the thought of brushing and flossing _again_ is just too much so I just say no and be sad. My meals are shrinking too b/c it takes too long to eat 😭
You are absolutely right! It takes longer to eat because your teeth are so sensitive
I went through the same thing! Now I’m not as hungry because I found a solution, eat as much as I possibly can during meal times. That way I take them out less frequently and don’t feel hungry between meals 😉
That is a great solution. Thanks for sharing.
Yes! Now you know why the recommendation to wear the tray 22 hours a day is a tall order!
Yessss! OMG! I totally understand it’s been about a month now and I call it my Invisalign diet also. Because I DO NOT EAT ANYTHING after eating breakfast or dinner. It’s a process to take them out brush, floss, then clean your aligners all over again just for a quick snack 😂!
I try to eat a snack after my dinner like a cookie. Then that way I know I’m done for the night once I do the cleaning routine and put them back on.
Exactly!!
Yes after my evening meal I eat a snack I have been wanting and after brushing, flossing Im done. Having invaligns are defitnetly an adjustment.
Tks for sharing. I feel so miserable with this treatment cos I eat less often and I am losing weight. It’s so hard to gain even 1 kilo with only 2 or 3 meals daily😢. I am a slow eater and it’s not easy to finish bigger meal in such a short time. It’s so hard to bite or chew my food properly. Hope it would not effect my health in the long run.
Sorry to hear that. Hope all goes well for you.
@@TrayMinder Thank you so much.
It's definitely a hassle but at least I mind much more what I eat if can do so only twice or thrice a day :) But I look really sadly at all the ice screams around :P And now, I'm in a phase of my life when I don't drink alcohol much, so I just felt I was ready for the treatment. Can't imagine having aligners ten years ago, though!
Sounds like an incredible amount of willpower is needed for the invisalign diet. Count me out! 😂
That sounds really tough
Hi, I'm a teacher from Turkey who has just started their treatment. I'm currently 2/54 and I already lost about 2 kilograms. I am trying to drink more water but the elastics hurt me and my biggest concern is the elastics as I cannot put them on easily (class 2 patient). Right now I can find the time to clean things up because it's school break but I don't know how it will go when I start teaching. The constant feeling of hunger is getting to me.
Yes, I’m of my 8th aligner of 42 and I’ve lost 20 pounds 🫠 I’ll be all ready for Hawaii this summer lol
I definitely miss my snacks but I have to remind myself that my wallet is happy and that I’m not eating crap for the sake of eating crap before the Invisalign
Yep! All the time. So annoying 😂
I would just point to my teeth and reject the food 😂
That’s a good idea.
Aaaaall the time 😂
Yesss!
Drink more water and when you eat, eat a bit more
Great advice!