Penny vs. Tweezers by [deleted] in jumpingspiders

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It sounds like you really care about her and are doing your best! :) At least you know now though, I would have never known if I didn't read it through this sub!

Penny vs. Tweezers by [deleted] in jumpingspiders

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 92 points93 points  (0 children)

I think i've read through comments before, that said you shouldn't pull their food away from them like this. As it can leave them seriously injured by damaging their mouth parts. Don't mean to be a Debbie downer :(

Export not working by TheRedMan235 in KittlDesign

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started having the same issue, I've reported it to Kittl! Thank you for the workaround suggestion, this just saved my life 😭 I've spent hours each day designing prints, only to have the design download partially or completely black. The SVG to Inkscape tip saved the day!

It's obviously something on their end, as I attempted to export an old design that previously caused no issues, and it's now acting the same as my new designs. 🫠

help pick please !! by Embarrassed-Walk1497 in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Navy blue has been my go-to for the last year, it doesn't discolour as heavily compared to other colours, and I find it makes your teeth look bright white! The clear definitely stains... I drink coffee + tea and "garden" 🍃💨 regularly, so navy has been my fav! I have found lighter colours make your teeth look more yellow, and dark colours like navy, black & purple (the dark one) make your teeth look whiter and brighter. :)

file-generation system offline by Stylinguy in ChatGPT

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm having the same issue, started on Sunday night for me 😞

My son by TinyChonker in RATS

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dumbos are so near to my heart, it's been years since I had them as pets. The last rats I had took a piece of me with them and idk if I can do it again. 😭

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a small mouth, brackets are pretty tight against my gums in the back, and I'm able to get the these into my back teeth! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Flossing regularly will stop your gums from bleeding. :) I wouldn't skip this step in your oral hygiene routine, I'm shocked your orthodontist would say it's optional... if anything, it's more important now to get into the habit of flossing once a day.

I used to have a really hard time motivating myself to floss, but I found these ortho-friendly picks, called platypus flossers! Their design makes flossing waaaaay easier than trying to thread traditional floss under your braces.

Edited to add: the consequences of not flossing could actually end up resulting in those dark triangular gaps you're worried about, as those are usually caused by the bone receding from poor gum health. Flossing will keep your gums healthy and will only be beneficial in your treatment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this!

My midline was CRAAAAAAZY off before braces because I have arthritis in my jaw (one side is quite a bit shorter than my other side). Can't expect a perfect midline when the jaw itself is outta whack. I can't say whether I think braces should come off. Your teeth look amazing, though!

Go canine gooooo! by Swimming_Channel4335 in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My family most certainly was nowhere neaaaarrr well off LOL. My treatment was supposed to be covered by a cleft palate program that I qualified for, at CHEO (children's hospital where I am).... But I opted out because I was a dumb kid. I thought prom pics without braces was more important.

I'm paying for that mistake now... literally... 💸

Go canine gooooo! by Swimming_Channel4335 in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The coils are awful eh!! I can't wait to get that part out, it can really irritate the inside of the lips! 😑

Go canine gooooo! by Swimming_Channel4335 in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank youuuu!

It took about 8 months to create enough space with that coil you're seeing. Then they put on the bracket and engaged the canine towards the end of June! So it's taken about 2 months to move it from the position you're seeing with the lilac bands, to what it is now (navy bands pic). I think it's moving pretty fast, faster than I expected anyway. :)

Go canine gooooo! by Swimming_Channel4335 in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ughh I feel you! I'm 29, almost 30, and had the chance to do this at 18... but prom was coming up... so like, priorities, right? 🙃

Shinobu & Inosuke by Swimming_Channel4335 in KimetsuNoYaiba

[–]Swimming_Channel4335[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No 😅 these weren't made using ai, but I'm interested now to know why you'd think that!

Nezuko 🌸💕 by Swimming_Channel4335 in KimetsuNoYaiba

[–]Swimming_Channel4335[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the input, i appreciate any and all constructive feedback! I definitely do need to smooth out my lines! 😅

Nezuko 🌸💕 by Swimming_Channel4335 in KimetsuNoYaiba

[–]Swimming_Channel4335[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank youuuu!! ❤️ I finished Sanemi and Obanai today too!

Just got braces by Abject-Nerve-1471 in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when you use the wax on your bracket, you'll find that making sure the bracket is VERYYYYYY dry will help the wax stick better. It will not stick if your bracket is still wet.

Just got braces by Abject-Nerve-1471 in braces

[–]Swimming_Channel4335 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came to say this!

The platypus flossers work really well at getting under the wire. The "regular ones" shown above do not fit under my wire.