Okay, I’ve got a question for all my fellow aligner users. How do you navigate the dating scene while wearing aligners? I just started seeing someone, and I’m super self-conscious about taking my aligners out when we go out to eat or if we’re just hanging out. Do you guys keep them in and just deal with it, or is it better to take them out? I don’t want it to be awkward, but I also want to stick to my treatment.
I remember being so nervous when I first started dating with aligners. I would always make sure to take them out before dinner dates and just keep them in my aligner case. The key is to do it discreetly, like heading to the bathroom or waiting until your date isn’t paying attention. At first, I was self-conscious, but after a while, it just became part of my routine. I’d rather take them out than have them in and feel like I’m not fully enjoying my meal or drink.
I’ve been dating with aligners for about six months now, and at first, I was really worried my partner would find it weird or unattractive. But honestly, they didn’t even care! I told them upfront that I was doing aligner treatment, and they thought it was great that I was investing in my smile. Now, if we’re having dinner, I just casually take them out and put them back in after. It’s no big deal anymore.