Rinses just felt like a cover-up, especially with all the wires trapping stuff.
My kid’s going through braces now, and I totally get this. We tried a few rinses, but honestly, brushing the tongue (and sometimes the roof of the mouth) made more difference. Did you ever try those little interdental brushes for the wires? They helped us with trapped food, but sometimes it feels endless.
Man, those little interdental brushes are lifesavers... until you drop one down the sink, right? I swear, half my patients with braces have a stash of them in every bag and pocket. But you’re spot on—it can feel like a never-ending battle. I always tell people: the tongue is the unsung hero in the fight against morning breath. You’d be amazed what lurks back there.
Ever try a water flosser? Some folks love 'em, some hate 'em, but if you can deal with spraying your bathroom mirror (and sometimes your shirt), they really blast out the gunk around wires. Rinses are fine for a quick fix, but nothing beats a good scrub. Honestly, if someone invents a robot that cleans braces while you sleep, I’ll be first in line.
Braces are a journey... mostly uphill, with a lot of snack detours. Hang in there—eventually the wires come off and it all feels worth it (well, mostly).
the tongue is the unsung hero in the fight against morning breath. You’d be amazed what lurks back there.
Ain’t that the truth. I used to think brushing my teeth was enough, but after my ortho showed me what hides on the tongue... yeah, I never skip it now. Water flossers are a love-hate thing for me—sometimes it feels like I’m pressure-washing my own face, but they do get stuff out that regular floss just misses. Anyone else ever lose an interdental brush in the car and find it months later? Those things multiply like socks in the dryer. Braces were rough, but honestly, nothing compares to that first post-braces floss. Feels like freedom.
I get what you mean about the tongue, but honestly, I’m still super nervous about using those tongue scrapers. My dentist said they help, but I worry I’ll hurt myself or gag. Maybe I’m just overthinking it... Water flossers kind of freak me out too—sometimes I feel like I’m drowning. I stick with regular floss, even if it takes forever. Not sure if I’m missing out or just being cautious. Anyone else feel weird about all these gadgets?
That tongue scraper thing took me a while to get used to, honestly. The first few times I gagged and figured maybe it just wasn’t for me, but I stuck with it and now it feels weird not to use it. I totally get the hesitation though—some gadgets just feel like overkill. Water flossers, for example... tried one a couple years back, ended up with water all over my bathroom and half-choking myself. Regular floss is slow but at least I know what I’m doing. Guess it’s really about what makes you comfortable in the end.
