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

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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 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. I don't carry all my little interdental brushes and flossers everywhere, but I do like to make sure I can keep to a good hygiene routine when I'm out and about. Smoking: You should not smoke with your aligners in. This can stain them, and cause them to smell awful. Not sure about the heat.

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.. Simply squeeze a pea-size amount from the syringe, mix for 10 seconds, and place over the appliance. There is no messy cleanup and Gishy Goo material will stay in place for up to 12 hours! SmileDirectClub straightens teeth, they do not fix overbite, underbite, open bite, etc.. However they can slightly help with it under certain circumstances (unintentionally). 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 carefulAnything very sugary: This can be very bad for your teeth and depending on what it is, potentially funk up your aligners. 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. 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. 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/) There are many products available that you will come across and even though we only recommend these few. The above listed have however been tried and tested. Trust us, we have tried and tested many products for alternative to orthodontic wax, and unfortunately they are not as user-friendly or as long lasting as we would have hoped them to be.

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. I haven't had a lot of pain with lingual braces, but there is sometimes an issue with them catching on my tongue and causing little cuts and sores, especially in the first few weeks.I've always been pretty self-conscious about having fresh breath and so before braces, if I was away from home, I would pop a piece of chewing gum in my mouth after every meal. Of course, I can't do that now - it would ruin my braces! Chewies: These, similar to my outie tool, I have only used about one time. They are these cute little cylinder-esc shaped pieces of...chewable things. Anyways, you would generally slip your aligners on over your teeth as best you can, and then pop your chewies into your mouth and chew on them (who would’ve guessed it), this is to make sure your aligners are fitting their tightest. Although I only really suggest using them the first few times, because afterwards you can just learn to press down hard enough on your aligners to the point where they make them fight as tight as they can go. You save your chewies after every use, after, you rinse them off with water, I suggest only putting one in your mouth at a time though. University of the Pacific Student Dr. Bianca Lau Wins 2023 Eugene L. Gottlieb JCO Student of the Year Award, Presented by American Orthodontics If you are not a fan of wax or you have run out of orthodontic wax, there are some clever substitutes you can use for the time being until you can get your hands on some orthodontic wax.

Instead, I now rinse my teeth with clean water and then use a sugar-free breath freshener spray, which doesn't get rid of much bacteria or food particles, but just helps to make my mouth feel fresh until I am able to go somewhere to brush my teeth thoroughly. 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.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. My job is to concentrate on the maintenance of my lingual braces day-to-day, keep them clean and my teeth healthy. I'm really excited to have a smile that I'm confident to share. The progress over this first 6 months has been incredible. Here's a look at how the top arch has moved in the first 13 weeks - amazing, right?! 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.