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Some things I’ve learned starting without knowledge
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- Consult with regular dentist AND a local orthodontist (free consultation). Let them know your willing to try it and if you a good candidate. They will sell it to you as if you were in a TMobile store.
- I would REMOVE wisdom teeth before any orthodontic work. Mine annoys me so I’m taking em out after treatment.
- Let them know your exact issues. Most likely your concerned with some things but they’ll try to fix your whole mouth
- They ONLY straighten teeth, they do not correct bites or fix anything else.
- You will notice change in bite, gaps between teeth etc. always pay attention and say something if you see something your not familiar with
- Ive learned you CAN speak to the doctor that has your case. Any questions, contact.
- See your general dentist half way or quarters during treatment*. Make sure everything’s okay
- Buy an additional nail filler. Like mine yours could run out.
- Use rolled up towel corner as a chewy lol
- Make sure you forcibly* push on the aligners to your teeth to make sure there are no gaps in the beginning of swapping Aligners.
- Use plaque disclosing tablets to make sure your flossing & brushing properly & not missing any spots for proper hygiene.
- Use mouthwash before snapping them back in before bedtime, wake up little to no morning breath. (I use no alcohol clear but since tartar builds up, I’d say try to get tartar control or one with multiple properties)
- Take GOOD before photos cause being excited and starting quick you’ll have no photos to compare to :(
14: Always snap a new Aligner before bedtime for better formation vs in the morning where you have to fight to take it off cause u gotta eat. - Make sure they scan your mouth properly cause as I seen, little mistakes can lead to big consequences as in misinterpretation and miscommunication.
- Ladies and probably gentleman lol you can have fun, it won’t bother anyone..................... 16: Throw away all your snacks because wearing them 22 hours a day there’s no time for snacking.
- Finally get rescanned after treatment is dont to doubt check and make sure treatment care out good. Video on Yt the girl needed multiple scans cause 1-2 teeth stopped moving. That’s why I said PAY ATTENTION and make sure you keep track.
Biggest thing I regret is not going to orthodontist FIRST before treatment but I wasn’t educated and was excited. Take the necessary steps before you begin. After? Well not there yet lol but I’ll be back :) I’m going to try to speak to my case dentist tomorrow.
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