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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Making your mouth colder will decrease inflammation and make braces hurt a little less. Popsicles, ice cream, smoothies and shakes galore in the first week after braces are put on. Sucking on an ice cube helps, but you have to remember not to bite down on it. Orthodontic wax can cover a bracket that’s rubbing a lip or cheek raw. Flossing with braces is challenging. Add a Waterpik to your regimen. Your dentist should be able to recommend orthodontists.[/quote] ^^None of that is relevant if you go with Invisalign.[/quote] We asked orthodontists about Invisalign and they all recommended against it, especially for a tween, even though they would have made a lot more money on it. It's a terrible idea for a kid this age.[/quote] Most orthos charge the same for Invisalign as regular braces now. Just FYI. It used to be more expensive. Ours did not recommend against it. Pros and cons. Depends on the kid. [/quote]
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