Flossing around molar bands

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#1 Post by **Dadio** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:15 am

I've searched and not found this and my daughter isn't experiencing this. We were braced together 3 weeks ago, so we check with each other on lots of things we're experiencing.

I don't seem to be able to floss between the band and the tooth next to it, very tight spacing on 3 of the 4 bands I have. Normal? Don't be concerned? I'm using superfloss.

Another good thing about Dad & Daughter in braces together is that I've told her that she better run out of floss about the same time I do. I guess I'll be much more aware of her dental care now that we're in the same boat.

Thanks!

#2 Post by **thecoffeemouse** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:23 am

Hi Dadio!

I also have 4 bands, but like your daughter, I am not having a problem flossing between or around them. Maybe you should mention to your ortho. I'm sure that given more time, the spaces will open up making it easier to floss between those teeth.

My daughter and I also had our braces put on together (within days of each other). It's been fun. :O)

#3 Post by **thecoffeemouse** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:50 am

Hi Dadio!

I also have 4 bands, but like your daughter, I am not having a problem flossing between or around them. Maybe you should mention to your ortho. I'm sure that given more time, the spaces will open up making it easier to floss between those teeth.

My daughter and I also had our braces put on together (within days of each other). It's been fun. :O)

#4 Post by **camille4824** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:45 am

Invest in a "WaterPik".........when I couldn't get floss in between certain teeth--because of the bands--I asked my ortho for a easier way out........
My waterpik is my alternative to flossing.....Good Luck!

#5 Post by **mackenzie** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 2:41 pm

They might have accidentally gotten glue in there. I couldn't floss one side of one of mine because of that, but they scraped it out for me at the next adjustment.

#6 Post by **tkais** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:21 pm

I had trouble at first also, but as my teeth started moving it became easier to floss.

#7 Post by **Dadio** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:38 am

As they say down here, "Thanks y'all!" I have my first checkup/adjustment 11/7, so I'll get the professional answer then.

Have a great weekend everyone!

#8 Post by **swan** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 3:49 pm

Try Glide Threader Floss (or any other thin tape-like floss), it's a lot thinner. I've tried the Superfloss a couple of times and it's just way too thick to get between most of my teeth.

#9 Post by **TuZZi** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:16 pm

I had problems flossing between any of my molars before I had my extractions and got the springs on. Now I'm having no problems getting even the thickest floss in between the bands.

Definately ask at your next appt. if there is glue inbetween.... I had it stuck between a few teeth for the first month.