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I brush after every meal. I use an electric brush in the morning, and before bed. I carry around an ordinary toothbrush and an interdental brush when I go outside the house during the rest of the day. On weekends or when I am working from home, I sometimes get lazy and just use the waterpik floss be...

I have lost 4 pounds in the past one month, but mostly due to better food habits and increase in physical activity levels. I have been trying to eat healthier. My diet consists of low carb food, moderate vegetarian protein, lots of vegetables (salads, stir fry with less oil, steamed, boiled veggies,...

I use the classic jet tip in between meals. I also use the ortho tip occasionally.

Hi Everybody! Thank you for creating this thread. I am on the same boat too, it has been less than few weeks since I got my braces. I need to lose weight, eat well, and not break any brackets :) Last week I had to travel for work, and strayed from my food goals. I had too many desserts. I am glad I ...

Hello! I am a mom to a toddler too. I am extra cautious when my son comes to me in high speed. It has only been less than a week, so not an expert here. I have noticed that the wax doesn't stick if the teeth/mouth is too wet.. Also, I have showed him my teeth and told him that it hurts so be careful...

Welcome :) I hope to follow your journey too! I got mine on Aug 4th. I had two 'blue cement' spots placed on my lower molars. I was told this would slightly raise the bite temporarily, so that the upper teeth doesn't touch the lower braces. I lost one blue cement spot already while eating. It doesn'...

I got my ceramic braces last week. I feel sharp pain when I touch my lower and upper front teeth. I try to chew as much as possible with the molars, push the food as far away from the center. If it is too painful, I take a Tylenol.

Adult, total cost of the treatment with Damon Clear, both upper and lower braces: $5850, in Maryland, US.
Insurance covers $1500, down payment was $670, $3680 balance to be paid in 22 monthly installments of $167.27

Hi Everybody! I got Damon Clear braces yesterday, both on upper and lower teeth. I am new to the group, and looking forward to all the helpful advice and discussions :) I am an ovo vegetarian trying to lose some weight too. I am not sure how difficult this is going to be, the treatment is expected t...