My son got braces. If anyone is getting them for themself (word?) or a family member, look into whether your job has a flexible spending plan…I put $5,000 in there tax free…they deduct 1/26th of it every pay period…I paid for the braces on 1/1 and got ‘reimbursed’ the full 5,000 on roughly 1/15.
I rock !
Mate im 22 and am about to start, about 2 years for me.
Im going for the ones that go on the inside of the teeth, so not as bad i guess.
The time will fly, then they will be off and you will be loving it.
Dont worry, there isnt the stigma (sp) about braces that there used to be.
I don’t understand why it’s so negative, try to focus on WHY you’re getting them.
Christ, the day I got my braces on was one of the best days of my life. I knew I wasn’t going to have to look like a monster forever.
That wax they give you for braces is a godsend if you don’t want to have those annoying spikes cutting up your mouth.
Use the wax.
When using the wax, make sure not to use too much, or it’ll clump and come off.
I think the worst part about braces is that you can’t floss and you have to be more thorough with brushing since they add a million little nooks and crannies for food to get stuck in.
If you can get your hands on it, you should def. try gargling with hydrogen peroxide. Not the OTC 3% solution, because that comes with some acid that I forget that gives mouth cancer, but diluted food grade or maybe pool cleaner h202.
I guess you’re not supposed to talk about gargling with h202 since it’s potentially poisonous if you swallow it, but I think it’s worth it especially considering how it will reach every facet of your tooth. I guess if you do try it, you might have to be careful with frequency so that you don’t end up with iridescent teeth.
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I loved the wax. Chicks didn’t dig me when I had braces from 16-19 y/o. Didn’t help that I was a dork too. Got them off less than a week before Ft Benning and Army Basic Training.
Upside, I did end up with straight teeth and became less of a dork.
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Hmm, never heard of this wax… Ill have to talk about it with my doctor when she puts on my braces
Its suppose to reduce soreness and pain? From what I read online.