Rule #1: Don’t forget the retainer at home.
Especially since I’ve been given instructions to wear it 24/7, being apart from it for 12 hours can’t be a good thing. When I popped it back in after dinner, the damn thing felt tighter than it did this morning. That should stress the fact that wearing the damn thing is important.
Rule #2: Get used to speaking with it in.
My speech while wearing the retainer will only improve if I continue to wear it. Sure, for now I get giggles for pronouncing something like “chip tent” like “schip thenth” but it won’t get any better until my mind adjusts and my tongue muscles get co-ordinated again.
Rule #3: Get used to popping it in without a mirror.
I won’t have the luxury of using a mirror all the time. It should be easy enough to put it in, but I’m still stabbing myself on occasion.
Rule #4: Remember where it has been placed
No need getting it crushed, or bent, or thrown out with a napkin. That would be a $250 mistake. No thanks.
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2 comments
Erin says:
Mon. July 13, 2009 at 11:27 pm (UTC -5 )
Start wearing a shirt with a breast pocket on it every day. Then you won’t lose it! The hardest part I found was being discreet while popping it out at the dinner table.
Jay says:
Sun. July 19, 2009 at 12:04 am (UTC -5 )
Sounds like a good idea, though I’m not sure I’m keen yet on the idea of stuffing something that was just in my mouth in my pocket. Sure, wrapping it in tissue helps but…ehh…
I’m sure I’ll break down and starting doing that though.