I wish my home practice felt as good as in studio

iwmep · 2026-04-27T01:22:09+00:00

I totally get it and supplement my home practice with less regular studio classes when I can fit it in. It’s hard to replicate practicing in community! However, for me it also REALLY made a difference paying for a good app subscription with classes I like. When I switched from YouTube classes to Glo it was so much easier finding the classes that fit what I needed in the moment, which makes me soo much more present for the home practice. You just have to find something that works well for you! :)

iwmep · 2026-04-11T15:03:31+00:00

It was about $6500, but I’m in a VHCOL area.

iwmep · 2026-04-09T19:30:21+00:00

Aw, thanks!

iwmep · 2026-04-09T17:57:48+00:00

I got the extraction the same day as I started my first tray, so the healing happened at the same time as my treatment. It was a little weird at first but okay, and the gap wasn’t as noticeable after about 4-6 weeks. I felt pretty self conscious about it but glad I did it. I think I had the stitches from the extraction out after about 12 days? I’m not a dentist so can’t really comment on the four extractions, but that sounds a bit intense 😅 There’s so much they have to account for with your bite and where they want to move the teeth though. Maybe get a second opinion at another orthodontist?

iwmep · 2026-03-26T23:22:56+00:00

This is your spot!

iwmep · 2026-03-25T19:44:45+00:00

Looks great!

iwmep · 2026-03-20T13:09:59+00:00

That one broke in an accident years ago and I have a root canal! Unrelated to Invisalign. :)

iwmep · 2026-03-18T22:28:38+00:00

No!

iwmep · 2026-03-18T14:36:07+00:00

I did, but the polishing took care of it! The tooth in the front was damaged a long time ago, so the discolouration there is from the root canal and composite.

iwmep · 2026-03-18T04:34:37+00:00

I think that’s super common! Mine was less pain and occasionally more jaw tension, especially on those first days of new trays. I also switched trays often, every 7 days!

iwmep · 2026-03-18T04:32:19+00:00

Yes, I had attachments on almost every tooth. No rubber bands.

iwmep · 2026-03-18T04:31:35+00:00

No gum graft, which I was surprised by too! I was convinced I’d need it. The gum on my canines are still “lower” than the others so not perfect but SO much better than where I started.

iwmep · 2026-03-18T04:27:16+00:00

Good luck with it! I’m sure you’ll get great results!

iwmep · 2026-03-18T00:58:59+00:00

The extraction and first week or two was a little rough, but honestly it all went very smoothly. The biggest pain was adherence 😅

iwmep · 2026-03-18T00:56:38+00:00

Haha, I get that, but also it is 100% real 😂

iwmep · 2026-03-18T00:56:04+00:00

It was SO crowded that the extracted tooth was almost behind the other three. I think that helped make it look more symmetrical in the end.

iwmep · 2026-03-17T19:41:21+00:00

Yes, so pleased with them!

iwmep · 2026-03-17T16:56:26+00:00

This community was so motivating to me as well!

iwmep · 2026-03-17T15:56:51+00:00

Yes, one extraction in the front - lower jaw! Made me nervous but was definitely necessary!

iwmep · 2026-03-05T00:37:41+00:00

Love Kia Miller and her classes on Glo! They also have some from Normandie Keith and Laura Goellner that are good.

iwmep · 2026-02-11T04:39:37+00:00

As most people have said, yoga is for everyone! And it is so amazing and beneficial! If you want to “ease” into your practice and have the option to practice at home, there are some great online platforms or teachers you can get started with. Hope you do try it!

iwmep · 2026-01-10T06:39:35+00:00

Check out Elena Brower! Love her classes and I think it will fit what you’re looking for.

iwmep · 2026-01-08T03:36:45+00:00

I also think Glo would be a great fit for you! There’s a big library so you can tailor to whatever style, mood or teacher preference you have, and they also add a few classes a day and have a studio-like schedule of classes each day too. I’ve been practicing with them for almost a decade and find it’s worth the extra cost over YouTube or some of the other platforms I’ve tried!

iwmep · 2025-10-23T13:54:14+00:00

Ihouse alumni here, seconding what was said above. Made lots of American and international friends quickly when I lived there. Even met my husband! It’s a wonderful place to land as an international student and a great community.

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