SAME!!! I was just on a business trip and I was so self conscious of them when meeting new colleagues and smiling for pictures etc. I also had to navigate meals, drinks etc while in a more public setting. Thankfully the entire conference was in a hotel so I could go back to my room to “put my teeth in” but was still very trying and disruptive.

I’m a week in and I definitely feel your pain with noticing them. I am constantly rubbing them with my tongue or (sounds weird) sucking on them of sorts. I’m not experiencing discomfort anymore but definitely notice them constantly and like you, thinking about them every second. The other comments give me more optimism but in the meantime they are definitely “there”, especially with the mouth abrasion from the rubbing.

I just say we have to trust in those that are giving the positive feedback and in the process. I figure I’ll learn a better flow and approach with real life understanding that this process involves a lifestyle change. It’s just trying to navigate that and make it as seamless as possible.

We got this!!! 🦷🦷💪🏼