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by Kaelyn
Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:52 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: Estimated time for braces
Replies: 77
Views: 11836

Re: Estimated time for braces

Ortho estimated ~18 months. 2 weeks in now though and it's easy so I guess I don't mind. I was so worried about my looks but I think it actually makes me smile more!
by Kaelyn
Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: how many ortho offices still use molds?
Replies: 17
Views: 2327

Re: how many ortho offices still use molds?

If your teeth are not completly terrible my ortho does indirect bonding for the brackets, but you need to get a 3D scan for a SureSmile wire. 3D scan and no mold if your teeth are awful. Luckily for me, my molds weren't terribly, with the exception of the assistant forcibly shoving the tray and my m...
by Kaelyn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:58 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Plackers Orthopick Flossers
Replies: 17
Views: 8060

Re: Plackers Orthopick Flossers

Love them! Even with my supper tight spaces I can still use them. Much better than the spam spam spam ones. :shock: :tingrin:
by Kaelyn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: Favourite Chewing gum?
Replies: 39
Views: 25675

Re: Favourite Chewing gum?

Ortho said I should chew it, provided it was sugar free. Extra all the way.
by Kaelyn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:42 pm
Forum: Dental Do-dads (Dental Products Q's and Comments)
Topic: What did your ortho "give" you?
Replies: 242
Views: 154229

Re: What did your ortho "give" you?

My ortho "gave" me...

3 packets of wax
4 proxy brushes
Normal toothbrush
Floss
Chapstick
No-No list
Brushing checklist
GUM!!! :D
Backpack to put it all in


I have never been more confused when they gave me gum...