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Hi, Lynn. Maybe you will find ideas/inspiration here:

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Have fun with the redesign!

Braceblues wrote: ↑Tue Jan 29, 2019 2:41 pm...dry cracked lips. I keep using coconut oil or carmax but it’s still there. Any suggestions?

I've had to treat chapped lips for most of my adult life. Here are the products I find to be most effective:

And I use the word "redundant" in an engineering sense.

I see the thing to which you refer and suspect it is the shorter of two arch-wires; likely there to exert extra force on those teeth.

Looks like redundant arch-wires and an elastomer chain.

Trust is a big deal. Perhaps a friendly and honest conversation with your ortho would be productive in terms of (re)establishing trust?

Hopefully it sorts out well for you!

cbraces678 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 15, 2019 2:36 pmI don’t think I’ve ever googled so many things in my entire life

You and I, both!

And thanks, it's somewhat better today.

Interproximal brushes (multiple sizes) are great tools.

Some info that might help: ___________________________________________________________________ Phase one During the very first stage of your life in braces brackets are bonded to individual teeth. In many cases, it is only the maxillary (upper) teeth brackets that are applied in this initial stage. ...

I appreciate the comment and hope that's the case.

My turn: One of the lower right molars became sensitive to cold today. I hope this isn't an indication that the tooth is going south and a root canal will become necessary. Fingers crossed. A new wire was placed on the bottom last Wednesday, so hopefully that's the reason.

Indeed, seems to be the case:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supple ... t-20364246

assertives wrote: ↑Wed Jan 09, 2019 7:17 pm try tea tree oil...Works in just 1 application.

Helpful information--thanks!

Is it wise to refrigerate it?

Hi, Gia. Brackets can be relocated and arch wire reintroduced to do the work of intruding teeth.

Sorry, no pic, but I think you probably get the picture.

Good golly, given the cost associated with and discomfort of having braces, I would go for an ounce of prevention versus a pound of cure. Perhaps consult your ortho about it before things go south?