I got my braces on 26 November 2011, worry get cavity.
Is it true that we not need to floss the molar band? I think it will cut the floss right?

Ive just done my braces last friday and right now I still can't chew food. Have been eating porridge continuously for 3 meals daily. Is this normal? When can I start to chew?

Its normal. When I just had my braces last time I think I didn't chew foods for more than 3 weeks too but slowly you will get used to it. I even swallow foods LOL

Yeah that's what i did. I swallow without chewing.

Haha ya that's the way LOL.. Soon u will be able to chew

Me too, eat without chewing. I still have porridge in 3 meals daily.
Did u floss your molar band area?

This post has been edited by PWL: Nov 29 2011, 09:45 PM

its normal, in fact, i had porridge for the entire 2 weeks after wearing the braces, n tats the reason y i hate eating porridge

Err .. It sound so bad from all of you. .. I am planning to do mine in February 2012 wor. ..

I was told the self-ligating braces will be much comfortable than tradisional ligature bracket. ..
Are you all wearing self-ligating braces already???

Eh just asking when doing braces can use listerine?

can use listerine and please use. oral hygiene is so important at this time.

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Added on November 30, 2011, 11:42 pmi found out mashed potato n drinking oat is quite good at that time

This post has been edited by lucidnightmare: Nov 30 2011, 11:42 PM

Do you guys know anyway to avoid next time our children the need of using braces? I didn't use bracelets before and thats because during my childhood time, as long as my teeth got a lil shaking, the symton of teeth dropping, my mum will pull it out straight, its painful and I have suffered since young but i dont have to wear bracelets now.

Yes, you can use listerine and its highly recommended that you use it!!

Okay I was afraid because I scare later I simply use substances then the braces become cacat.

No worries it wont affect the braces

confirmed?

guysssss im going for PLKN. do you think its a good or bad idea to do braces for my teeth before the camp. I think its a bad idea cuz nid monthly cleaning also right.. Im just asking for opinion to anyone who have the experience..

The orthodontic told me that can use any mouthwash that contain fluoride.

as far as i know, u need to see ur dentist monthly to check and go on with the progress..they will adjust ur braces accordingly depends on the progress of ur tooth...so i think is better to put it after ur camp if u r unable to visit ur dentist on time during ur camp

okay thanks
But i think ive changed my mind.. -NO braces.. let it be natural . hehe~

Hehe last time before I put on my braces, I have consider and reconsider for few gears and at last I put it on, now already remove glad that I did it coz my tooth was uneven...