Yeah, I’ve totally left a loose bracket for a couple days before. I was super anxious about it at first, but my ortho said pretty much the same thing—if it’s not hurting and the wire isn’t stabbing me, it’s not an emergency. Still, I kept checking it in the mirror every few hours like it was gonna suddenly get worse or something. The back ones don’t stress me out as much, but if it was one of the front teeth, I’d probably be panicking and calling for an appointment ASAP.
The wax situation is so relatable. Some days it sticks and feels like a miracle, other times it’s gone before I even finish breakfast. I’ve wondered if there’s a trick to making it stay put? Or maybe my mouth just hates wax. I haven’t tried different brands yet—just whatever the ortho gave me—but now I’m curious if that actually makes a difference. Maybe some are stickier or something.
Honestly, the worst part for me is just the anxiety. Like, I know logically it’s not a huge deal if it’s not hurting, but I can’t help but worry it’ll mess up my treatment or something. My ortho keeps reassuring me that a couple days won’t ruin anything, but still… the overthinker in me can’t chill.
One thing that helped me was eating softer foods until I could get it fixed. I also tried to avoid chewing on that side, but that’s easier said than done. And yeah, front teeth brackets feel way more urgent—if one of those popped off, I’d probably be too self-conscious to even smile.
It’s weird how something so small can make you feel so on edge. But hearing that other people just wait it out makes me feel a bit better about not rushing in every single time.
