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by TiltingAtWindmills
Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: IMPACTED CANINES CLUB
Replies: 1015
Views: 269430

Re: IMPACTED CANINES CLUB

I'm about 2 months post-surgery and the tooth has moved down a bit. It gives me hope that the progress will continue (it's not stuck!), but it's discouraging not to see more progress. Anyone else doing this in their 30s (or beyond) who can share how long it took for the tooth to make appreciable pro...
by TiltingAtWindmills
Fri Sep 07, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Trays have chemical smell and taste
Replies: 3
Views: 10152

Re: Trays have chemical smell and taste

Thanks everyone! In case anyone has a similar problem, I wanted to give an update with how long it lasted, what we think it was, and what the fix was for me. What I experienced: The terrible taste lasted just under 4 days. By the second day, food didn't taste right (scary day), and by the third, the...
by TiltingAtWindmills
Mon Aug 06, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Invisalign-type Braces (Clear Aligners)
Topic: Trays have chemical smell and taste
Replies: 3
Views: 10152

Trays have chemical smell and taste

The new series of trays that I received today have a strong chemical smell and taste. Throughout the day I've tried several things to get rid of it: I've rinsed them out, then brushed them gently with a mild toothpaste, then soaked them in RetainerBrite, and finally soaked them in baking soda and wa...
by TiltingAtWindmills
Wed Jul 25, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: Metal Mouth Forum
Topic: IMPACTED CANINES CLUB
Replies: 1015
Views: 269430

Re: IMPACTED CANINES CLUB

[quote=Ekg1980 post_id=503560 time=1532266009 user_id=32226] At 37 I’ve joined the club as well. Just had my exposure surgery 3 days ago and now beginning the long wait for the pesky tooth to appear. Reading through the archives on this thread it’s hard not to feel discouraged as so many previous po...