Upper and Lower Braces with an Upper Jaw Stretcher - United Kingdom, GB
Well, I've had braces on for just under 6 months...
Just went to my 3rd appointment!
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Thank you for starting your blog!! Your teeth have really been moving. I see tremendous improvement from the initial photo! How long is your treatment slated to be? Do you only see the orthodontist once every two months?


BTW, I love your attitude about the brackets! Forget invisible, just color them up!


Quick update!
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Do you find it difficult to clean your teeth with the braces in? I specifically went with Invisalign because of that issue, having watched my husband flossing an hour a day for 18 months because of his braces. Just wondering how you manage with it. I've read clinical studies that say that the hygiene is measurably worse throughout treatment, but gets progressively worse (build-up) as time goes on. Thanks!




That was good info, though! I didn't even think of the disclosing tablets, but that really is a no-brainer. And you actually use the interdental brushes instead of floss-threaders, and that's enough. Thanks! I'm considering getting a permanent retainer but I'm so worried about the flossing bit.


Ahhhh. Thanks! I didn't even consider that. I love RealSelf--so many people who know different things. Complain to enough people, and someone will eventually give you something useful ;)

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