Going out to eat?

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#1 Post by **phxccie** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:11 pm

How do you cope with eating something while not at home?

My ortho suggested that I use the small brush they supplied and rinse with water, but DANG - I just seem to keep a 1/4 of my food in my braces no matter how much I rinse!!!

I have my Friday 'date night' with my fiancee tomorrow and I hate the idea of having to excuse myself 5 times during our meal to make my mouth less disgusting...

Do you just take a travel toothbrush with you everywhere?

I appreciate any insight...

Thanks.

#2 Post by **KJK** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:19 pm

The nice thing about linguals is that even if you do have food stuck in your braces, no one can see it --- although you can certainly feel it.

I've had my uppers for 2 months and lowers for about 2 weeks and I guess, I could be accused of not brushing enough, but I really haven't had anything really stuck in my mouth (again, that anyone could see).

#3 Post by **lionfish** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:08 pm

I always took a proxy brush with me and if things got really bad would excuse myself, go to the ladies and extricate the offending food.

#4 Post by **pinky25** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:36 pm

I have a little case with my toothbrush, toothpaste, wtc. I take it with me everywhere! Food gets stuck in your teeth and it looks gross. So make sure you take it with you when you dine out

#5 Post by **lionfish** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:11 pm

*admits to being a bit disappointed that lionfish didn't use the term "dunny"*

I'm impressed by your knowledge of antipodean slang.