Getting braces at 32 has been...an experience. I’m struggling with the constant soreness and honestly, I keep forgetting what foods are off-limits until it’s too late (RIP to my favorite chips). Anyone got hacks for dealing with the pain or cleaning them without spending ages in front of the mirror? Also, do those wax things actually help with pokey wires or is there a better trick? Would love to hear how others are handling all this.
I totally relate to the food thing—my teeth have a sixth sense for finding the crunchiest, most forbidden snack at the worst time. For soreness, I found that alternating between cold water and warm salt rinses helped a bit, though nothing really made it go away fast. As for the wax, it’s decent for the wire pokes, but sometimes it just falls off if I eat or drink anything. Has anyone tried those silicone covers instead of regular wax? Wondering if they’re worth it or just another gimmick.
I’ve wondered about those silicone covers too—does anyone actually keep them on longer than like five minutes? Feels like every time I try the regular wax, it disappears as soon as I eat anything remotely warm. The pokey wires are the worst... does the silicone actually stay put?
I’ve tried those silicone covers and honestly, they’re better than the wax—at least for me. The wax just melts away with coffee or soup, but the silicone stays put a bit longer (if you dry the bracket first). Not perfect, but I’ll take anything that saves me from buying endless boxes of wax. Still gets pricey, though...
The silicone covers sound interesting—I hadn’t heard of those before. I’ve only used the wax, and it does disappear after a hot drink, which is frustrating. The cost adds up, too. Glad to know there might be a longer-lasting option.
