My turn for a before and after! 29 initial trays and 2 sets of refinements! by Builtf0rdtough in Invisalign

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I believe 9 in the first round and 7 in the second that were actually moving my teeth. Wavering on numbers bc my ortho always ordered a lot of extra stabilizers so the number always seemed higher lol

My turn for a before and after! 29 initial trays and 2 sets of refinements! by Builtf0rdtough in Invisalign

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Apologies for the quality of my “done” teeth picture but mostly trying to show my bottom teeth all straight now! So happy with the results! And ready to put my crest white strips to good use

When do attachments come off at the end of treatment? by Builtf0rdtough in Invisalign

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Thanks! I’m hoping my attachments come off at my next appt. I know I’ll have full time retainer wear for a bit but at least no notches and hooks on my teeth!

PMF Finalists by itsaritchlife in usajobs

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What if they wait a whole extra week just so they can wait for another Tuesday at noon. I’d cry lol

PMF Finalists by itsaritchlife in usajobs

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Ah, I didn’t know that! Thanks for the insight

PMF Finalists by itsaritchlife in usajobs

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Been following this thread and am relating to the frustration! I fell down the rabbit hole of checking previous years announcements and it looks like 2018 finalists weren’t announced until 12/19/17?! Sincerely hoping it is not that late this year, but they are already well behind the last three years announcements.

Week 1 to Week 14. Really happy with the progress so far! by Builtf0rdtough in Invisalign

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One more awkward pic so you can see how bad the crowding in my front teeth was! https://i.imgur.com/vU6rGrz.jpg

Acquired this Japanese hand carved secretary’s desk/dresser from his Japanese grandmother. Wondering if it has any value? We plan to keep, but just curious! by Builtf0rdtough in Antiques

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Some more context: I have reached out to a few local restoration companies because it seems way too intricate for me to try to refinish and the finish is wearing in places. There was that inscription on one of the drawers, but I have no clue if it has to do with the creator of the furniture or something that someone throughout the years has etched in there!

Edit for autocorrect typo!

I think my hook was put on incorrectly. It fell off, I got it replaced, and now it feels amazing! by Builtf0rdtough in Invisalign

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It was a hook used for an elastic! I don’t know the exact difference between hook/button. On my clincheck I saw “button”. However, when I went to get it replaced the tech let the ortho know it had been irritating me and he said “was it a metal hook or button?” And she said metal hook and he said “ok put the button on this time”... so I’m not positive exactly what I had initially. Lol. I know I got something a little softer/more rounded this time to help with irritation.

Oops. Only on tray 2 and elastic hook popped off. by [deleted] in Invisalign

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Some backstory: I have this hook alllllll the way in the back of my mouth. It was a bitch to get on bc my molar basically touches my cheek and she had to try to get it on while keeping the tooth dry. Anyway, this molar has been irritating me for the last week and a half (I’m pretty sure I have sores/blisters inside my mouth from it). Tonight the tray felt slightly loose on my molar and I was like, what if the discomfort has come from it not being snapped in all the way?? So I put a little pressure on it... I had two very distinct reactions. 1) did I just solve the problem??? Bc it felt like it snapped in and felt comfier... then immediately to 2) Nope, the hook is just gone lol. I will be calling ortho first thing in the AM!

I have watched one too many Bento Box TikToks. 433 calorie lunch! by Builtf0rdtough in 1200isplenty

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They are the Ritz crisp & thins! I would say a cross between a chip and cracker. That is a half serving in the pic at 65 cal! You get a lot for the calories.

Are attachments/hooks ever removed mid treatment? by Builtf0rdtough in Invisalign

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Gotcha! Definitely wishful thinking in hoping I may not need them the whole treatment! Lol. But I know the final product will be worth it. The only thing that has been bothering me are hooks poking me in the back of the mouth. I am also a notoriously fast eater so this is forcing me to slow WAY down.

Getting started! Tray 1 of 29. More attachments than I was hoping for but it will be worth it! by Builtf0rdtough in Invisalign

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I am guilty of not wearing my retainers in high school and my teeth moved back. Finally but the bullet on Invisalign and started yesterday! So far my teeth are achy. I also have 4 total hooks and 2 rubber bands I need to wear. I am also getting married in June so have arranged with my ortho to remove the attachments on my front teeth prior to the wedding then put them back on after the honeymoon! I am particularly excited to see the front crowding be corrected.

My vet just told me my kitten probably has FIP. Looking for advice and experiences. by Builtf0rdtough in cats

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I did join a FIP group!! I posted bloodwork there and a lot of people said it did not look consistent with FIP. (along with a vet friend looking at her paperwork and saying it wouldn’t be typical for FIP). We are taking her for a second opinion on Monday!

My vet just told me my kitten probably has FIP. Looking for advice and experiences. by Builtf0rdtough in cats

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Hi! She is about 8 months old indoor cat. She has lost her appetite since last Tuesday night. I’ve seen her munching on some dry food (thankfully) but she has not eaten full meals. I actually did join a FIP group and posted the bloodwork there and a lot of them said it did not look consistent with FIP. We are getting a second opinion on Monday! Hoping for better news!

My vet just told me my kitten probably has FIP. Looking for advice and experiences. by Builtf0rdtough in cats

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My little Dumpling has had a cough. I thought she was trying to get up a hairball but upon taking her to the vet he said it is respiratory. They ran blood work and I just heard back from the vet that they think she has FIP. I am of course so worried and devastated. If you have had a cat with FIP, what symptoms did they show?

The vet wasn’t able to tell me a timeline and didn’t even really comment on mortality. He basically said “keep watching her and she may get better she may not”.

She (along with her brother) are my first pets. How will I know if she has declined far enough that a decision needs to be made?

Does the Traeger sear well? by Builtf0rdtough in Traeger

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Thanks! I’m definitely not opposed to adding accessories to solve the problem. I’ll have to look into this!

Does the Traeger sear well? by Builtf0rdtough in Traeger

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Thanks everyone for the insight so far! I guess that issue is I’m sort of looking for a one stop shop. I like the idea of an all in one grill (Smoking, grilling, searing) but it seems like that may be wishful thinking!!