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I've used the dentek flossers or similar CVS flossers about 1/2 my treatment. They got me through some tough times early on when I was casted on one arm and had to floss one-handed.
I've been in powerchains lately and now my teeth are so tight together that the flossers won't fit anymore. I've had to go back to the Superfloss or Glide threader floss. Can I say how much I really hate flossing with the tight teeth and powerchains? It is really easy to want to skip it sometimes. I have a couple nights and then realize how much I hate the plack that builds up very fast. I had to floss the next morning again to make up for my 'laziness' the night before.
Braces as Phase II treatment for TMJD.
Lower mandibular repositioning splint 26 months.
Lower braces on 10.75 months into Phase II treatment.
Duration in braces: 2 years, 2 weeks, 5 days
Removal of Braces: September 18, 2013 TMJD treatment now complete!
I got a bit lazy with flossing for a month, then noticed that every 2nd night just didn't cut it because my gums started bleeding I just ordered some flossfish (80 cents shipping to Australia, can't complain). Looking forward to not battling with my molars anymore!
I just ordered some flossfish (80 cents shipping to Australia, can't complain). Looking forward to not battling with my molars anymore!
