Brushing at adjustment

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Dawna
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Brushing at adjustment

#1 Post by Dawna »

I was just wondering if I'm the only one who does this? At my second-last adjustment, I was feeling around with my tongue while the archwire was off and EWWWWWW, in between my teeth felt so gross! Yes, I brush at least 3 times a day, floss, etc etc etc but there are just some places I think you can't reach while braced. Anyway, at my last adjustment I asked if it would be ok to just brush my teeth quickly while my archwire was off and they said sure. It felt soooooooo good I cannot even describe it. Next time I'm bringing along my floss too :D

Anyway, I just wondered if anyone else does this, or if I'm just a weirdo LOL.
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#2 Post by science teacher »

yep I've done it, flossed too. Now I"m in the last wires I'll have so no more removing them. I do think you do a better job without the archwire and I love the feel of being a "speed flosser" even if it was once in awhile.

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#3 Post by gabi »

I brush and floss at every visit as soon as they take the archwires out. Everyone there always seems a little surprised, so I don't think most of the kids there are so eager.
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acd
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#4 Post by acd »

They always give me the opportunity to brush and floss after the archwires are removed. Before I got braces I rarely flossed but being able to floss without the wires being in is something that I actually look forward to now.
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#5 Post by Miss Smiley »

My appointments include the brushings without wires. They take off the ligs and wires, have us brush and floss then come back.
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breal87
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#6 Post by breal87 »

yeah i always brush and floss when they take the wires out. It really does feel good!
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#7 Post by cosmicgirl »

you are all so civilised! I'm always in such a state by the time I get in the chair that I am paralysed with fear and just let my ortho get on with it. It's only later, when I'm together, that I get cross with myself for being such a twit!
Next time - DEFINITELY!!
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mariahfromchicago
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#8 Post by mariahfromchicago »

They make me brush. But I don't know what my new orthodontist will be like.
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skintz
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#9 Post by skintz »

I'd be too scared to ask! I get the feeling its "not the done thing" to keep the ortho waiting...i'd love to be able to do it tho :(
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#10 Post by bracedintx »

Absolutely. I LOVE brushing and flossing when the wire is out! My ortho's office is very big on oral hygiene. I almost always see them send at least one person to re-brush before they do the adjustment. They have single use toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, threaders and mouthwash available. They have told me more than once how much they appreciate the attention I put into keeping my mouth clean. They also started giving out gift cards to those who see their dentist every six months.
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