Gishy Goo! One Patient Kit - Tooth Colored by Gishy Goo

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My dentist advises against having any fizzy drinks at all and suggests that if you must have a sweet treat, that you try to have a piece of cheese afterwards to neutralise it, and brush your teeth soon after, as normal. Take your time to clean your teeth properly Outie tool: This is your tool used to help you remove your aligners, you use it as a sort of wedge. If you want to know how to properly use the tool, feel free to look up a tutorial online. I personally have only used my Outie Tool about once, as I just slip my aligners on and off with my fingers. To do this, put both of your hands up to your mouth, as if you were covering your mouth, but with both hands instead of one, then point your fingers inward towards your gum line, which is also where the edge of the aligner is, and just bury your nails into the edge of the aligner (gently as to not hurt your gums) and then pull them off with a downward motion, but make sure to apply equal pressure from all angles, repeat this process with your bottom set. However, you can use your outie tool if you prefer it. And the most important thing. Know your options, and make sure SDC is a good fit for you. Your life probably doesn’t rely on getting your teeth as straight as possible as soon as possible and for the cheapest price. You do not want to make whimsical decision when it comes to potentially life altering choices like this. SDC is most probably revertible without problem. But it does cost money in the first place. And you want to make a choice you will be happy with. And while it’s not my place to say, if your issues are purely self-conscious. Then maybe work on that without having to spend the cash. This part of the guide is in case something is wrong, whether it be the sharp edge of an aligner poking into you, broken aligners, etc..

Even if you are still struggling with mouth irritation despite using wax or other methods – don’t give up. The mouth will normally adjust over time and the irritation will settle down. You will have your new smile sooner than you know it. Are you a good fit for SDC? Well, that isn’t necessarily up to me. However, I can give you information to help you decide for yourself. Keep in mind that if you don’t mind not getting the most out of your money, you can feel free to use SDC regardless of how minor the straightening issue. Orthodontic Wax is usually made of paraffin, bees wax or carnauba and is generally given to you in your goodies bag when you first get your braces on. The wax is not toxic and so there is no need to worry if you happen to swallow it accidentally. ‍Anyways, if you miss a day, that being a full 24 hours or more, make sure you login to your SmileDirectClub account (the one where you got your 3D scan) and just update your schedule from there. You should just have to wear your current set for an extra day. But I should note, it should be mandatory if you’ve missed 24 hours. But I guess you could possibly get by with missing a few hours (Below around 8 probably) unscathed, although I don’t condone it. You should still be wearing your aligners 22 hours a day. One thing to note is that you can also certainly get an SDC plan if you have a bite, or other issue (dependant), just do not expect it to be fixed more than crooked teeth.

Being specially trained, and with advanced equipment, they can provide an intense clean of my teeth and the lingual braces, removing any plaque build-up. SmileDirectClub straightens teeth, they do not fix overbite, underbite, open bite, etc.. However they can slightly help with it under certain circumstances (unintentionally). You don't have to live on a diet of soup (although you might want to in the first week when your teeth feel wobbly!) but you do have to be sensible and that means changing your diet for the duration of your treatment. Most people couldn’t tell I had them, and I loved that I could smile widely without worrying about my braces being visible in pictures when I was a bridesmaid at my brothers’ wedding or when I took a headshot for work. It will hurt. The first time I put on my aligners I thought to myself “I really can’t do this if it’s all going to be like this”. However, I waited a few hours and the pain all but disappeared. From that point on all my new sets still applied a lot of pressure, I was just less surprised, and it did hurt a lot less. My point is. When you start. It may be intense. However it really isn’t too bad. Just be prepared. There are also remedies for the discomfort. But also, as goes with putting your aligners on for the first time before bed, you can always do this with any pair which is causing you discomfort. Just wait until you're going to bed, and take some Tylenol beforehand if you need. Tylenol. because it is not Anti-Inflammatory. Anti-Inflammatory medications can slow tooth movement. ( https://orthodonticassoc.com/braces/pain-relievers-effect-tooth-movement/)Anything which can damage teeth or aligners if applied for too long: As for what this might be in particular? I don’t know. But don’t drink anything which could damage teeth or aligners with prolonged exposure, as your aligners will capture and hold some of whatever you drink, holding it in your mouth on your teeth and as a pool in the aligners. When you are wearing your aligners you should never eat. This can break your aligners, hurt your teeth, or damage your aligners in other ways. And with your aligners on you are recommended to drink nothing but water, but not hot water, as hot water can deform aligners, too “warm” of water may even,too. So be careful

Vaping: From what I’ve heard from people, this is pretty fine. Although, still be careful of staining. And I do not know if the heat could potentially melt or damage aligners. Still, be careful. Sugary foods can damage your tooth enamel irreparably and what's the point of working so hard to get straight teeth, only to have them full of cavities. You're unlikely to be at home 24/7 so it's a really good idea to carry a manual toothbrush and toothpaste with you at all times.

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As regular readers will know, right at the end of 2018, I had hidden braces (lingual braces) fitted to help reposition my crowded teeth. They're braces that are fitted on the inside surface of the teeth, so that they don't show when you talk and smile, and I'm having the treatment with Signature Orthodontics in return for sharing my experiences. Right now we will be focusing on your actual aligners and their appliances, there will be more information on the BrightOn and whatnot later. Don’t be afraid to consult the subreddit. We may not be as big as some other aligner based subs, but we’ll get the job done. Don’t be afraid to make a post asking any questions which you may have, giving us some updates, and so on. We’re a little white-knighty and strange, but we’re here for you.

And since they take time to get a close look at the whole mouth, they can also provide advice about any areas that need to be cleaned more thoroughly as part of your daily routine, plus give tips on the tools you should use, or use differently. Use dental wax My job is to concentrate on the maintenance of my lingual braces day-to-day, keep them clean and my teeth healthy. As for things like Vaping, smoking, gum, etc Here is a list. However, I don’t have a lot of information regarding this stuff, so know that I may not fully know. Alcohol: I don’t drink, nor have I heard of any cases of someone drinking with their aligners in, so I wouldn’t know. But I’d say probably not, though this probably varies on the alcohol itself.

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Speak to an orthodontist. Or lower your expectations. This may sound harsh and turn some off, but it’s true. Speaking to an orthodontist first is always recommended as they can tell you if your proposed plan (by SDC) is a good idea, so come to them with the 3D scan. They are also the ones who can tell you whether you should remove your Wisdom teeth or not. As if they do come in later, or need to come out, they will probably mess up SDC progress. However, as SDC is the cheaper option in the industry, that may say something about your budget. So if you cannot afford an orthodontist and are aware of how this could hinder you and fully accept it. then go for it (SDC). But the majority of people don’t speak to an orthodontist, and the majority end up more than fine. What to do actually do about sharp edges you may or may not be comfortable with, however it is really hard to mess up. And that would be filing them. Don’t worry though, it is an officially endorsed method of dealing with sharp edges, SDC mentions it as a solution in one of the paper guides in the box. Anyways, take a small, yet sturdy file, not an industrial, metal one, but like a normal nail file, and slightly file the area which the sharp edge is located, be careful not to overdo it, file the aligner slightly, and then rinse it off and try it on until the problem is solved, however, if the edge you are filing on your aligner is getting dubiously small, yet you feel no difference, make sure again it actually is a sharp edge, or you aren’t making the problem worse. But don’t ruin your aligners. If you’re considering braces, you’re in good company: The American Association of Orthodontics reported a 92.5% growth in orthodontic patients in 2021) . “My practice has had more adults come in for teeth alignment issues than orthodontists have seen in past decades. It's a trend that has been rising for the past ten years,” says Bruce Tasios, DDS, MDSc, and an orthodontist in private practice in Ontario, Canada.