Came off yesterday but feel furry

If you have finished with your orthodontic treatment and are wearing retainers (or will be soon), this is a special place to connect with others in your (enviable) situation. Ask a question or make a comment about life post-braces.

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Karen
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Came off yesterday but feel furry

#1 Post by Karen »

After 20 months my teeth are free and I love my new look.

I didn't have any problems along the way and had my 4th baby boy whilst braced up. I had ceramics top and bottom. I did need to have my 4 wisdom teeth removed before the go ahead and that was an absolute nightmare with a general anaesthetic and infections in 2 of my sockets. So I guess thats why the whole braces seemed easy after that. (I'd rather give birth than go through having my wisdom teeth removed. Glad you can only do that once)

I have a bonded retainer on my 4 front lower teeth and a clear retainer coming in about 2 weeks.

HOWEVER they are feeling rather ick no matter how much I brush. I don't know if I would describe the feeling as slimy but perhaps furry.

ANYONE know if this gets better with time or do I need to see the dentist for this. :roll:

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#2 Post by jcdamon3 »

That is so weird that you used the word slimy because my daughter's friend just got her braces off about a week ago and I asked her what it is like. The first word out of her mouth was "slimy". It is probably normal. You might just want to go in for a cleaning just so you get your beautiful new teeth all polished up! Wish I had first had experience to help you with this. I am still in braces!
Braced on 8/05 - Braces off 12/06
Mid Forties!

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