Metal Mouth Message Board

Upper ceramics put on today. What are the must-haves? No pain yet, when should i expect it?

Congrats! I found ibuprofen, wax and a water pick to be very helpful right off the bat. I gave up the wax after a couple of weeks and I now only take ibuprofen right before an adjustment, but the water pick gets used 3 times a day. It not only cleans the teeth and brackets, but I think it feels great! I hope all goes well for you. I had trouble chewing for the first 8 days or so, and I was told by others that that is totally normal, so just expect that, especially after you get the braces put on the bottom teeth. Good luck to you!

My braces essentials are: Colgate Plax Alcohol Free Mouthwash, Oral B Superfloss and Piksters (Interdental Brush).

Lip balm, lots and lots of lip balm!

Wax, chapstick, water, and threader floss