What did your ortho "give" you?

[Zameera]

Wow. You guys got a lot of stuff there. I only got a pack of clear dental wax. And I had to get my dad to buy me interdental brushes at the counter.

[lilblackdress]

My ortho's office "gave" me:

- orthosil wax
- dental floss
- inter-proximal brushes
- lip balm
- t-shirt
- Oral B Advance 450 TX Power toothbrush
- little plastic bag to hold everything but the t-shirt

[Faerydust]

I got:
-small container of silicone wax (which I promptly lost after using it once)
- soft toothbrush
- sample sized sensitive teeth toothpaste
- some floss threaders

I can't believe I didn't get a t-shirt! Oh, I am mad now!

[michelle005]

I just got braced on Tuesday. I got:

-a container of wax
-a toothbrush with an interdental brush on the end
-floss
-floss threaders
-A zipper travel pouch that contains:
--another container of wax
--a travel toothbrush
--more floss
--more floss threaders
--a little dental mirror
--a travel interdental brush

And my favorite thing....
-a Sonicare Toothbrush (score!)

They said if I ever run out of anything to just ask for more. Pretty nice!

[artroxu]

I got a water bottle, a little brush for cleaning under the wire, a v-shaped travel toothbrush, travel sized toothpaste, floss and floss threaders, a no-no list and a photo of what happens when ppl w/ braces don't take care of their teeth. I cant remember if he gave me wax or not.

[laurahalvey]

No t-shirts or water bottles from my orthodontist

• chapstick
  travel toothbrush
  floss threaders
  ortho toothbrush
  glide floss
  a little thing to clean out under the wires
  a list of foods to avoid

[dimeech]

Wax (I already had some, though)
Threaders (these are better than the ones I had already bought)
"christmas tree" brushes (I like the ones I bought myself better)
THE OBLIGATORY PAMPHLET... sponsored by Sonicare (already had one of those, too)

[landela]

-a container of wax
-a toothbrush with an interdental brush on the end
-floss
-floss threaders
-A zipper travel pouch that contains:
--another container of wax
--a travel toothbrush
--more floss
--more floss threaders
--a little dental mirror
--a travel interdental brush

I got the same things...plus a t-shirt

[emmajade22]

holes in my mouth, sores on my lips, and bright blue wax.

[gemdoll]

all i got was a packet of wax.

sucks to be me!

[crazybeautiful]

All I got was some wax and a soft-bristled brush.


Is it safe to assume that UK orthodontists/ the NHS don't seem particularly bothered about incentives or gifts? It sucks; I really want a T-shirt!

[sparkles]

All I got was some wax and a soft-bristled brush.


Is it safe to assume that UK orthodontists/ the NHS don't seem particularly bothered about incentives or gifts? It sucks; I really want a T-shirt!

I think you might be right!
I just got a wee tub of wax too. I even asked fi they ahd the special brushes for brushing inbetween brackets and was told that I could get some from Boots!

I have an appointment with the hygienist next week so going to see if she has anything (she gave me a tooth brush, interdental brushes and some disclosing tablets last time I saw her!)

[Nims]

* Travel toothbrush
* Orthodontic Toothbrush
* Dental wax
* Interdental brush
* Bonjela - for ulcers (canker sores)
* Paracetamol for the initial pain
* A little booklet about how to care for your braces etc.
* Fluoride mouthwash
* Floss threaders
* Lots of recommendations such as Sonicare Elite, waterpik etc.

[mssweeteypie]

I got everything ..including a Super Sonic Rota-dent toothbrush. all the usuals...and that tablet that makes ur teeth red if u still have plaque on them. Mini floss, travel toothbrush..flouride toothpaste..picks..stupid wax that doesn't work...etc..

[lingualslady]

Sparkles/Crazybeautiful, i agree - i only got wax in london - looks like most of the people with the lists of freebies all seem to be in the states

Not too fussed about the t-shirt though.. im quite happy that noone knows about my linguals and don't want to advertise it on a t-shirt!