So I just started wearing aligners, and I’m already feeling a bit self-conscious about taking them out and cleaning them at work. I work in an open office, and there’s always people around, so I feel like everyone is watching when I pop them out before lunch. How do you guys deal with aligners in a work setting? Any tips for making it less awkward?
I was super self-conscious about it when I first started my aligner treatment too. What helped me was finding a routine. I always take them out in the bathroom before lunch, so I don’t have to do it in front of my coworkers. I bring a little kit with a toothbrush, toothpaste, and a small case to keep everything discreet. Now it just feels like a normal part of my workday.
At first, I was so worried people would think it’s weird or gross. But then I realized no one actually cares as much as I thought. Now I just casually take them out at my desk before lunch, put them in my case, and go on with my day. If anyone asks, I just say I’m doing aligners, and people are usually curious rather than judgmental. It gets a lot easier once you stop overthinking it.
I work in a small office, so I feel like everyone notices everything! I started bringing my aligner case with me to the break room and just casually take them out there before lunch. Honestly, it’s been fine. A few people asked about it the first week, but once I explained, they just shrugged it off. I think we’re more self-conscious about it than anyone else is. Now it’s no big deal.
I was so nervous about aligners being noticeable or distracting. My trick is to take them out in the bathroom before lunch, then brush and rinse there after I eat. It’s less obvious that way, and it gives me a bit of privacy. I keep a little travel toothbrush and toothpaste in my bag, and it’s become part of my routine. After a while, it stopped feeling awkward.
I remember feeling super awkward at first too! Now, I just act natural about it, and no one really bats an eye. One thing that helped me was getting a sleek, discreet aligner case that doesn’t stand out. When I need to take them out, I just put them in the case, pop it in my bag, and head to lunch. It’s funny because people are usually more curious than anything else. A few coworkers even asked about aligners for themselves!
I was so worried people would think it was weird to take my aligners out, so I used to go to the bathroom every time. But then I got tired of sneaking around and just started doing it at my desk. Now it’s no big deal, and no one cares. It actually started some fun conversations about adult orthodontics. A few coworkers shared their own experiences with braces or aligners, and now I don’t feel awkward at all.
I’m a teacher, so I was worried about aligners affecting my work, especially since I have to talk all day. I was so self-conscious at first, thinking the kids or other teachers would notice. But honestly, the kids don’t care, and my coworkers are supportive. I take them out in the teachers’ lounge before lunch and brush my teeth there afterward. It’s become such a normal part of my day now that I don’t even think about it.