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Hello!
I've been braced for a little over 2 weeks, but because there still wasn't enough space, I was back into spacers, and just got my molar bands yesterday. It feels like there is a lot of gritty stuff in my teeth - guessing it's cement. Anyhow, no matter how vigorously I scrub with my toothbrush, it doesn't seem to budge. My molars now feel all rough, and I'm just wondering if this is normal and will it go away.

Thanks for you help!

All the excess cement can be taken off at your next dental cleaning, if you can wait that long.

I had that problem after they banded my lower right molar--lots of excess cement left on the grinding surface. The toothbrush didn't take it off right away, but now that it's been over a week, most of it's gone. So it might just take a while for it to be brushed (or eaten) off.

Thank you all so much for your replies!

Brushing will smooth it down a bit so it doesn't feel as gritty, but the ortho or dentist can remove the excess at your next visit.

One thing - not all dentists are willing to try to remove excess cement for fear of loosening or damaging a bracket or such. Mine ws not. Your ortho should be willing to deal with it though.

I got one tough cookie for a hygienist...nothing gets left behind!